Originally Posted by
Peter Quinn
The way he's doing it in the videos is not the only way to do it, but it's the most traditional. The bombe was furniture for the rich, the form was by its nature wasteful and extragavent. Very much in keeping with French culture of that time. I remember reading it was not only made from 16/4 but typically made from a single board to ensure good grain match. Of course the form evolved, and you can do it in a more economical way, I referenced the videos to highlight his techniques for layout, sawing and carving.