Steps
STEP 1
Trace MDF templates on top of the plywood, splitting the template into a few pieces to reduce material waste.
Materials
![Tracing template](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/30da56b0af714f40a370edf375b0b429.png)
STEP 2
Drill two holes on the inside of the outline to allow easier cutting with the jigsaw.
Tools
Materials
![Drilling holes](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/cd5bdf94df4a4686ae01c1a94cd99a84.png)
STEP 3
Cut along the traced lines with the jig saw, cutting 1/8-1/16th of an inch outside of the outlines so that the lines can be refined.
Tools
![Cutting out wood with the jigsaw](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/16cd61be75d547079f28281c848817ea.png)
STEP 4
Attach the mdf template to the plywood using small screws.
Tools
Materials
![Attaching the template](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/633b74dce5da40eb889bf808b4009b13.png)
STEP 5
Use the router with the flush trim bit to trim the plywood to the exact size without using a CNC tool.
Tools
![Trimming the plywood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/7337ad877cc8462ca77395b267b4ae86.png)
STEP 6
Drill ½” Holes across the cutout plywood piece and remove the screws to detach the mdf template from the plywood.
Tools
![Drilling 1/2" holes](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/7d233998cc1749648e8aacc070f06520.png)
STEP 7
Attach two layers of the plywood together using wood glue and inserting ½” dowels into the holes made in the previous step. Trim the dowels so that they lay flush. Clamp the pieces together while the wood glue dries.
Materials
![Gluing pieces of wood together](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/c3b524be38d9474d9400f6e989fb3797.png)
STEP 8
Glue together the complex joints and corner pieces using wood glue and allow the glue to cure. Attach these pieces to the straight pieces that go in between with wood glue, building the loop that goes under the cushion first.
Materials
![Attaching frame together](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/865cb603101743f987dd1cd51f3ddb09.png)
STEP 9
Once both of the pieces have been built, clamp everything together using spring clamps and weight for stability.
Materials
![Clamping wood together](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/cbff7257b5f84caebcce9b33426afbb3.png)
STEP 10
Once everything has cured, apply wood putty where there are any gaps in between the joints. Sand all over to finish once the wood putty has dried down. Use the palm router to round out all of the corners.
Tools
![Sanding wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/118ce13cbf24452ea995e9987dc9fcb2.png)
STEP 11
Use a mini belt sander to sand all the inside corners and edges.
Tools
![Sanding corners and edges](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/c9ba63fe932d4812b2a6ea6e54d3cc09.png)
STEP 12
Use a circular saw to cut linear supports that will go under the cushions and desk. Use the router to the round over the edges to match the other pieces
Tools
![Cutting wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/363c07b11a54447bb340fb1ad339358a.png)
STEP 13
On the short pieces, drill pocket holes.
Tools
Materials
![Drilling pocket holes](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/3e92782084304d91885bfd75c125a388.png)
STEP 14
Use corner clamps to secure the short pieces to the long pieces, then screw them together using the pocket holes
Tools
![Attaching pieces together](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/63a86973c4bb49d7aa6c7ba0cba85d69.png)
STEP 15
Use a circular saw to cut pieces from a full piece of plywood to use for the seat back rest and desk.
Tools
Materials
![Cutting long piece of wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/54f3cb78b692490daa5c6beb4a06d408.png)
STEP 16
Use a cup to trace quarter circles on the edges of these pieces, then use a jigsaw to cut the quarter circles out. Smooth out the edges using a sander.
Tools
Materials
![Cutting corners](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/0fc225a7a91e4bfd9f3616f4b0816744.png)
STEP 17
Use a router to round out the edges.
Tools
Materials
![Routing the edges](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/69dc716629864a758da92d470aaec70f.png)
STEP 18
Sand all of the pieces with a high-grit sand paper to prep for wood finishing coat.
Tools
![Sanding wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/b3cd27b3d0554d6cb2e2ec287799fb3e.png)
STEP 19
Wipe all of the dust off of the wood, then apply the wood finish to all of the wood pieces.
Materials
![Wiping off dust](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/3ad20a50b6e840a183be46ff0a0646fa.png)
STEP 20
Attach the support frame together under the seat using screws and clamps.
Tools
![Screwing frame together](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/02d1d068df354f41addf1d2f6a3fa0f8.png)
STEP 21
Screw on the seat panel, back rest, desk support, and desktop using screws and a tape measure to ensure everything is lined up. Place leather cushions on the back rest and seat.
Tools
Materials
![Attaching seat](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/3d912424e06546fe9b020b284566ee31.png)