Looking at instructions on building a bedroom set. This may be over simplistic, but I want to be sure I get it right. Directions say to cut the leg for the dresser 1/2" larger than the 1-3/4 square finished dimension. Then cut two 1/8" slices off and glue these to the flat sawn faces. I could probably get a 1-3/4 square leg out of an 8/4 piece, but to do what the instructions say I have to do a glue up to be able to make 2-1/4 x 2-1/4 so I can then cut 1/8 off to glue on flat saw faces.
This is a little confusing to me.
Any help understanding much appreciated.
Brian