Image Content Description:

This image is a section of a woodworking guide, likely for constructing a piece of furniture (such as a table or workbench) with four-legged support. The instructions detail the assembly of the legs, base blocks, aprons, and fasteners, emphasizing precision and structural integrity.

Key Steps Outlined in the Guide:

1. Leg Construction

• Each leg is made from four mitered pieces with splined edges for reinforcement.

• Steps:

  • Rip, crosscut, and dado each leg piece.

  • Cut spline grooves into the mitered edges (referenced in Photo 4).

  • Cut notches at the top of each leg to receive the apron (referenced in Photo 5).

  • Prepare base blocks, foot blocks, and filler blocks (ripped and crosscut).

2. Gluing & Clamping the Leg Assembly

• Glue and clamp two leg pieces at a time, inserting the filler block (but not gluing it).

• Complete the assembly by clamping the remaining two sides (referenced in Photo 6).

• Miter, glue, and nail decorative trim strips around the foot blocks.

• Attach foot blocks with screws after drying (referenced in Photo 7).

• Secure filler blocks with screws.

3. Apron Installation

• Rip and crosscut the aprons (horizontal supports between legs).

• Clamp aprons to filler blocks and drill ½-inch holes for threaded fasteners (referenced in Photo 8).

• Remove aprons, then screw in ¾-inch threaded fasteners (likely a typo; should be ½-inch to match holes) (referenced in Photo 9).

Notable Details:

• Joinery Techniques: Splined miters, dadoes, and notches ensure strength.

• Modular Assembly: Filler blocks allow for disassembly/reinforcement.

• Hardware: Threaded fasteners (possibly bolts or inserts) for secure apron attachment.

• Visual References: Mentions Photos 4–9 (not visible here), likely showing critical steps like spline cutting, clamping, and fastener installation.

Context & Purpose:

This guide is likely part of a furniture-making manual (e.g., for a workbench, dining table, or heavy-duty stand). The emphasis on threaded fasteners suggests a design that may need disassembly for transport or adjustments.