Cabriole Leg Drawing. Is leaves just enough stock so that after shaping the leg is the correct size. In this episode Lowe gives the basic steps to drawing your own plans for a cabriole leg giving you an opportunity to customize it.
This will tell you the offsets on each end. Create a cabriole legs template or use a. The gentle curvature of the piece gives the table leg a distinct character without the use of turnings.
Lowe starts with the drawing and then demonstrates a few ways to conquer this leg.
An unusual cabriole leg draw leaf table with a chestnut top of parquet design and pine leaves bread boarded at the sides with chestnut. Sizes and profiles vary greatly depending on the particular piece. Saw out the main profile of leg on band saw. The leaves are mounted on hardwood arms which maintain perfect stability when extended.