Kneeblock is partially shaped using paring chisels and low angle block plane across the grain. Next is the rasp to shape the concave bottom of the curve.
After sawing out the profiles I clamp the legs in vise to flatten and fair the faces with block plane, rasp and spokeshave. Once the faces are fair and still square the corners are worked toward round.
The set of legs sits upside down on the bench so I can see if they are closely matching enough at this stage. They have been sawn out and the faces flattened and faired. Next phase is to round the corners until the legs are round at the ankles.
After marking out the pattern for the legs I turned the pads and bottom of foot. The pads are left long and will be cut later to eliminate the lathe drive marks.