How to Build a Classic Westport Chair

Clamp the blank to sawhorses or a workbench with its long edge overhanging. Adjust the bevel angle on the circular saw to 12 degrees and attach a fence. Bevel-rip the blank down the middle, as shown, to create two identical front legs. The easiest way to do this is to mark the center on one end of the board and line up the angled blade to bisect it when starting the cut.

Next, following the online cut list, use a sliding compound miter saw and a circular saw to cut blanks for the remaining parts.