Hand Cut Cabriole Legs

Hi All,



I'm after some help to make some Cabriole Legs for a couple of tables that i am making.



I don't have access to a bandsaw to cut them, so i was just after some suggestions/ideas about how to go about this.



I have managed to make 4 of them using a jigsaw, but this was very hard (and unpleasant). The stock was quite thick (70mm) so the longer bade only just made it through and it really struggled to cut. Also because it was so hard to cut, the blade was flexing quite a bit and not making a straight/square cut.



I did also try one with a coping saw, but again it didn't work out and i couldn't keep the blade straight/square.



So i have four workable legs, but the aren't uniform, i got as close as i can with spokeshave and sandpaper(here is a photo of the first):



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For the next table i would ideally like to improve the legs and have a better result. I do love working with hand tools, i'm just not sure how to accomplish this task with them.



I have found a couple of ideas on the net:

http://ift.tt/1DbnxD1

http://ift.tt/1DbnAyJ



The second video is probably the next process i will try - but i wanted to through it out to you guys for ideas/experience first?



Thanks in Advance

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