How to Make a Queen Anne Leg

[@kingofcastlechaos]

I used to do my legs this way and now use double sided tape to place my supports back on. The bonus is that the thicker tape mimics the kerf thickness and everything goes back into plane easily. Decades ago, I was at an antique store and saw a very warped table in the corner behind a lot of other pieces. It had the most incredible leg on it. The proportions were the best I had ever seen and since it was in such terrible shape I got it very cheap. That table sits a few feet away from me now and has had it's leg replicated in dozens of pieces. Love the videos you two. I am close to retirement and have some time in the mornings to watch videos and drink my coffee instead of racing to the shop. Really helps that my apprentices are journeymen now and I get a lot fewer surprises upon arrival, which is really nice.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Brilliant, why didn’t I think of that?! 😎I’ll give it a try next time. Thanks for the story too, I can just imagine that table and the inspiration and contentment it continues to reward you with. I’m curious what kind of work you do in your shop and where you generally located? Thanks for watching and being with us in spirit! 👍

[@wobblytreehouse]

Hi, glad to have found your channel. My family and I moved to Tarboro NC in 2021 and in the course of talking woodworking around town I was recommended to check you out by Danny McLean. I have been making a living as a woodworker coming from a boat carpentry background since 2010. Now that I'm landlocked I've been getting into furniture making. Looks like some good info here and I will be checking out more of your videos. Thanks!

[@thomasinlondon2849]

Loved the video. I watched this one specifically to help me learn how to create similar legs for some fancy Queen Anne style leather cushioned stools I’m making. Thank you immensely for sharing your skills and experience. I’ll certainly be contributing to your efforts in one way or another by purchasing a product or service. Really loving the channel, you guys are great.

[@Dei_Gratia_Rex]

Man, I so appreciate your videos. I’m usually very confident but this sort of work has always been a bit intimidating. I have always admired this level of craftsmanship, but I have never been able to find a true craftsman to learn from. I agree, most people today don’t appreciate it. I’m working on a self-employed career change, and I also think this will come back into demand. Your very good instruction gives me confidence to tackle it. I’m still tooling up, and I need to find some leg patterns. I’ll have everything else I need, soon. I was going to build my family a craftsman table, but I’m thinking of going a more classic approach, now. Thanks so much!

[@EpicWoodworking]

The way you described that reminds me of how I felt when I got a bench space in P.A. “Pug” Moore’s shop in Rocky Mount, NC back in 1990. Seems like a long time but I remember it like yesterday. He is the master craftsman you may have heard me refer to during this video. Anyway, all these years later I’m happy to pass it on like he did with me. I’m glad you are enjoying it. If you haven’t seen our website, epicwoodworking.com, that might interest you too, especially to get on the mailing list because we will let you know when we are starting something new or going live. Thanks for watching! 👍😎

[@Dei_Gratia_Rex]

@@EpicWoodworking I was just entering high school in 1990, but I did take wood shop and drafting my junior and senior years. I have always had a knack for drawing plans and working out details. I am finally at a place where I am patient enough to take my time with finer hand work. So, I am eager to learn from your videos. My oldest son and I will be in our small shop today trying out our new Lie Nielsen dovetail handsaw which came in last night. I have some very nice figured maple I have been holding on to for a special project. We’ll fashion it into a hanging hand tool cabinetI once we hone our dovetail skills. I will definitely get on your mailing list. Thanks for pointing that out. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@edgillham5156]

Yes! Please offer more classes (with plans) like this!

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thanks Ed, will do!! 👍😎

[@billmactiernan6304]

It's nice to see someone who is both a craftsman and a teacher. I have made a lot of cabriole legs and you have covered every point that needs to be made at exactly the right time. The one thing that I might add with respect to tools, is that there is a big difference between ordinary rasps and pattern makers rasps. I use a fine Auriou rasp (8" 11grain). An oscillating belt sander also speeds the initial shaping right after bandsawing.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thanks Bill, I always appreciate hearing kind words especially from a fellow craftsman! 👍😎

[@sooniceguy2783]

Dear lord what a great in detail video. Such precious knowledge. Thank you very much, greetings from Poland

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it! And thank you for watching all the way from Poland. My grandmother who lived with my family was from Poland, great people! 😎👍

[@davidbriggs5778]

18th century , yes! Queen Anne Chair Class sounds great. Spoon foot table yes to that too. Thank you David

[@EpicWoodworking]

Awesome, thanks for the feedback Dave!! 👍

[@steveskope2074]

Hi Tom, great session on the Queen Ann leg,Tom your demonstration to.shape the leg was excellent.I did not known the leg shape or idea came from a animals back leg. Even a animals back leg can look so elegant.Have fun this coming weekend, looking forward to the live audience on SN L see you on Thursday.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thanks Steve! Yes, the interest in the Queen Anne leg surprised me a a bit. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your great support as always! 👍👍

[@criswilson1140]

I love the 18th century and early 18th century, so I would love to see more of the designs and builds.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thanks Cris, I appreciate the feedback and we’ll definitely be including more sooner than later! 👍😎

[@syedsayeedurrahmanzaini4221]

A lot to learn from you. Thanks for uploading this video. Best regards from India.

[@elijahcherweznik3505]

this was an amazing video. really inspiring.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thank you, it’s a beautiful form and as you could see, not difficult and fun to make really once you know the process.👍

[@elijahcherweznik3505]

@@EpicWoodworking well... if you have access to a bandsaw 😂

[@dutchtennhard2860]

This is amazing. Your amazing. I've been practicing this

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thank you! Who doesn’t appreciate kind words of affirmation like that? 😎 As you probably already realize, once you make a few legs you really start to get a feel for it 👍

[@sjeff70]

I’m quickly making it through all of your content. I’m not a fan of the Queen Anne period, favoring the Federal style but I love the back design of that chair. I admire it whenever it makes an appearance during your videos. Could one adapt the Shaker chair on your website with this back on it or do you have plans for that chair? Thank you for the work you do on your videos. They are great and as a future customer I look forward to watching them all.

[@EpicWoodworking]

That’s great, so glad you are enjoying the videos and find value there. I think you may be referring to the “Craftsman dining chair” when you said Shaker? I will be adding other more advanced chair forms and styles as we go along. But if you’ve already made chairs, you should feel free to adapt or modify any of my designs to your preferences. If chairmaking is new to you, the Craftsman dining chair is a great one to start with. But I do plan to include a Queen Anne chair in the nearer future as well as a Shaker rocking chair. Thanks for your kind comments, and for watching! 👍😎

[@brettyoung8328]

Hello, I enjoy all the styles, they each have their distinct attributes that are interesting.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Yes, I would say I’m with you on that, as you might have guessed based on the wide variety of projects. Thanks for watching! 👍😎

[@What_Other_Hobbies]

I am glad I got a drawknife recently. Time to put it into some use. BTW, minimum wage in China is 13-24CNY/hr, so about 2-3.7USD/hr, depending on region. But at that rate, it's almost impossible to hire anyone. A lot of low cost chairs are mostly machine made. That's how factories can keep the cost down.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thank you for the clarification on the wages in China. I remember someone saying it was around one dollar an hour, but come to think of it, that may have been twenty five years ago! So it’s about time I get up to date! 👍😎

[@markrichardson1389]

Thanks for sharing you've got my mind valve bouncing with possibilities

[@alejandrocantu4652]

Thank for you in depth explaination, its very helpful

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thank you and thanks for watching! 😎

[@thomasnichols7788]

Tom, do you ever do presentations or classes at Marc Adams School in Indianapolis? It is in my backyard and would love to take your classes.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Hi Tom, I have visited there, twenty years ago when Marc only had one building, and just before I started teaching classes at my shop here in Canterbury. I have followed along from a distance and have tremendous respect for Marc and all he is doing and has accomplished there. And I have also corresponded with him on occasion to tell him so. He was actually instrumental in influencing me to start a “school” myself here in NH…albeit on a much smaller scale. I guess given the fact I already was teaching out here and already had a school going it never happened. I’m not sure what the arrangement is to teach there and if it would make sense if ever I was invited to teach. But I think the world of that guy and what he has achieved. Thanks for asking, it’s a great part of the country…the true “heartland”! 👍😎

[@t.brannon5345]

Thank you again!

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thanks for watching! 👍😎

[@jerrystark3587]

Oh man, is it ever good to know that the cabriole leg is designed like an animal's hind leg. I was beginning to feel sorry for stumpy old Queen Anne. 😎 Sorry. Could NOT help myself. Excellent video. Beautifully done. Many thanks!! 👍👍 BTW: 18th-century furniture RULES! Shades of Hogarth and the "serpentine line" of beauty.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thanks Jerry! I agree, it’s nice to include Queen Anne furniture design into the mix. I was surprised by the strong response in general. And you’re right, that is an ol Hogarth line of beauty for sure…not the queens wooden 🦵😎

[@TomSilva-s5l]

Great job!

[@DavidLee-fy7rd]

How do you get or make a pattern for that?

[@rotty1964]

Was thinking of making a foot stool with the same style leg myself , out of solid oak . Don’t think my bandsaw would like cutting it though .

[@EpicWoodworking]

Actually, you might be surprised how well the heavier oak will cut on the bandsaw. If you use a sharp saw band/blade, (3/8”, 3-4 TPI). I remember watching a guy demonstrate using a bandsaw and he was always sawing oak…cut like butter (red oak will be a little easier due to its higher porosity than white) Hope it goes well and thanks for watching! 👍

[@adamfortier8546]

Good stuff!!!

[@anthonyshekem1708]

I wish i could acquire this skill

[@aldatavares4101]

Por favor , como se faz um molde de uma perna igual?? Obrigado

[@rogerlyons209]

wow!

[@Gracebeliever077]

1:11:29 Artist Name: Cutter Leginsky

[@EpicWoodworking]

That could work!

[@paulodell9930]

Thanks Tom a very informative video. I just love the old time carpenter. What is the name of your spoke shave and draw knife? Look forward to more videos.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thanks Paul, so glad you enjoyed it! My spokeshave is an old Stanley 151, and I don’t see any brand on the draw knife, but you can find them around especially among the old tool collectors and antique shops. Thanks for watching! 👍😎

[@ياقوتللرخام]

Translation of the lesson video

[@royreddick2934]

Phil passed away January of this year.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thanks Roy, I couldn’t remember if it was late last year or this year. He sure will be missed!!

[@alanrichardson7244]

Should use 2 sided tape

[@EpicWoodworking]

Hmmm, that hasn’t worked as well for me. Have you tried them both?

[@alanrichardson7244]

@@EpicWoodworking - your spokeshave work is beautiful. Try using a tape that has some substance to it with a high tack. When reattaching a block, squeeze it for a moment with a screw clamp. The pressure will create a greater tension of the tape on the rough surface. I’m just an amateur but look for solutions to problems coming from a programming background. Also, I’m impressed with your three cut method. Logically speaking I’d just use a feeler gauge instead of goofing around with tape. I really enjoyed your program and the history FYI parts enhance the artistic value of working with wood.

[@alanrichardson7244]

The tape will replace the kerf as well.

[@rachidkerbal4693]

😘🤗❤❤❤👑💎💎

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thanks 🙏 😎

[@mikejustice1196]

The Chinese invented that leg

[@Slimegods15]

Nice work but too much talking and way too long video for one leg and also too much breathing on the mic

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thank you for your honest feedback. I do record these videos live so I’m actually doing and showing the methods in real time. That is actually how long it takes, but I can understand not wanting to watch the whole thing like that, personally I like increasing the playback speed when I feel like you are describing. Also, we’ve gotten new and better mics to help minimize breathing into the mic since then Thanks for watching! 👍

[@ياقوتللرخام]

Please can you translate it into Arabic?