I did not want just a flat curve- I wanted it to transition into an arch on the face. Why? Aesthetics. It looks less chunky. I marked the arch, then marked the sloped transition on the sides. Next I marked 5 degree angle marks and brought them down the sides with a square. Next I sawed to the lines. This made a reference for the transition. I chamfered the edge at 45 degrees using the Veritas rabbet plane and adjustable fence. That thing makes quick work of that task. I chopped away the waste and then started smoothing. Still doing some smoothing, but I am very happy with the transition. I love it when a plan comes together.
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