Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Over the next hour, WOOD magazine's Kevin Boyle will show you step by step how to build an arts and crafts style settee. You get to see the full build and all the intricacies it takes to make this a showpiece. What might seem overwhelming as a whole is easily digestible in pieces. Take your time, review the full video first, then come back as needed as you embark on your own build.
Purchase the step-by-step plans here:
woodstore.net/Splendid-Settee-Woodworking-Plan-p/gr-01288.htm?Click=99314
To help you out, we offer the chapters below for quick referencing:
02:52 - Cold form lamination of arms
14:44 - Four sided, quartersawn front legs
21:10 - Shaping the back legs
26:49 - Router mortising the back legs
31:05 - Router mortising the front legs
33:17 - Shaping the side rails for slats
41:19 - Cutting tenons on rail ends
46:22 - Cutting and fitting top side rails
52:39 - Router mortising back legs for top side rails
53:27 - Chamfering tenons on lower stretchers
54:21 - Glue-up of side assembly
56:52 - Cutting arch for back top rail
1:00:05 - Glue-up of back assembly
1:02:23 - Fitting the arm
1:06:52 - Fabricating the faux through tenon
1:11:04 - Glue-up of arm assembly
1:12:30 - Final assembly of settee
1:15:37 - Pinning the joints for strength
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Over the next hour, WOOD magazine's Kevin Boyle will show you step by step how to build an arts and crafts style settee. You get to see the full build and all the intricacies it takes to make this a showpiece. What might seem overwhelming as a whole is easily digestible in pieces. Take your time, review the full video first, then come back as needed as you embark on your own build.
Purchase the step-by-step plans here:
woodstore.net/Splendid-Settee-Woodworking-Plan-p/gr-01288.htm?Click=99314
To help you out, we offer the chapters below for quick referencing:
02:52 - Cold form lamination of arms
14:44 - Four sided, quartersawn front legs
21:10 - Shaping the back legs
26:49 - Router mortising the back legs
31:05 - Router mortising the front legs
33:17 - Shaping the side rails for slats
41:19 - Cutting tenons on rail ends
46:22 - Cutting and fitting top side rails
52:39 - Router mortising back legs for top side rails
53:27 - Chamfering tenons on lower stretchers
54:21 - Glue-up of side assembly
56:52 - Cutting arch for back top rail
1:00:05 - Glue-up of back assembly
1:02:23 - Fitting the arm
1:06:52 - Fabricating the faux through tenon
1:11:04 - Glue-up of arm assembly
1:12:30 - Final assembly of settee
1:15:37 - Pinning the joints for strength
Subscribe to the WOOD YouTube channel: youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=Wood
Subscribe to WOOD magazine: woodmagazine.com/subscribe
Get digital issues for iPad, Kindle, and more: woodmagazine.com/digital
Official website: woodmagazine.com
Shop for woodworking project plans at: https://www.woodstore.net?a=youtube
Read tool reviews from WOOD editors and other real woodworkers at: woodmagazine.com/review
Facebook facebook.com/woodmagazine
Twitter twitter.com/WOOD_Magazine
Pinterest pinterest.com/woodmagazine
