Craftsman Style Bookends: Episode 3

Craftsman Style Bookends: Episode 3

In this section Paul discusses the optional decorative features. He firstly lays out and cuts out the half moon recess using the brace and bit and the coping saw. Then Paul cuts square recesses and the corresponding domed squared buttons. This requires a high degree of accuracy to get completely square holes to the exact width of the chisel. The final step is to cut the buttons to shape and size, before gluing them in place.

Craftsman Style Bookends: Episode 4

Craftsman Style Bookends: Episode 4

Two screws are used to help align and pull things together. Then Paul squares the hole in order to fit the square peg. That is all the construction and decoration, so it is ready for the glue up process. The screwed hole is then pegged and cut flush, then it’s the post glue clean up. The final step is shaping, recessing and fitting the base plate before applying the leather/felt to the base of the bookend.