More CNC help on my tabled project

I'm working on a MCM table from Lane. It's a 42" round table with 3 leaves. The ends have fake dovetails inlayed into the top.

I used my CNC to cut the round ends as well as the edge ring around them.

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Of course, I could have done it all by hand with a router on a trammel and template for the dovetails, but the CNC makes the machining part easier. Time wise it's likely a wash, though as creating the files/toolpaths and figuring out holding strategies to eliminate tearout take up significant time.

I also used the CNC to create a drilling jig for the pins between the leaves.

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It's nearly ready for finishing.

John

That is so freak’n cool John, well done. Can’t wait to see the finished project.

Really novel idea and so well executed, John - excellent!

Really good example when something that's pretty complex to do can be cut with precision using the CNC. That truly looks excellent!!!