- 1). Select the wood you're going to use for your project. Walnut is a common choice for Queen Anne furniture since that was the often the wood used to build period pieces. As long as the wood matches the dimensions called for in your plans, you can always stain it later to make it appear as if it's made from walnut.
- 2). Make a template of the leg shape on a piece of cardboard. You'll need two templates: one for the sides and another for the front and back so that you'll be able to see all sides of the taper when it's time to start cutting. Cut out the templates.
- 3). Draw the shape of the legs on adjoining sides of the wood. Make sure that the outlines are properly oriented when you draw them.
- 4). Cut away the excess wood with a band saw. You'll need to make two cuts on each side: one for the front of the tapered curve and a second for the back. Sand down all of the rough edges once you've finished cutting the basic shape of the leg.
- 5). Sand the curve of the foot into shape with a drum sander. A drum sander can be attached to a drill press and gives you the power that you need to quickly add a rounded curve to the foot. The drum sander can also be used to curve the front of the leg.
- 6). Carve any additional features using a gouge. Depending on the design of the Queen Anne table you're building, there may be additional indents and gouges that need to be carved along the length of the leg or into the feet. Before carving, outline the shape of the gouge onto the table leg and carve using the size and shape gouge called for in your table plans.
- 7). Sand the entire leg until all of the cut marks are removed. Varnish or stain it to your desired finish.
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