Top it off

After working my way up from the very bottom all that is left is a lid. The end table was first in line, for whatever reason, maybe to build confidence as the designs do not cross over enough for it to be a proving ground. 

The lid for the end table was designed in two parts, a front part that is hinged and holds glass to view the fossil through and a fixed back part to allow it to act as a table even with the lid up. 

First the hinged front. 

Parts are cut and mocked up, this is how it will go together.

Details of joinery involved. The pieces of live edge maple in the front two corners of the lid reinforce it allowing the rest of the lid to be more delicate. 

Glue ups continue to be an adventure.

Once glued a cove is routed into the maple burl perimeter, echoing the cove molding at the bottom of the case.