Creative Woodworks & crafts 1997-08, страница 37
Designed by Robert E. Belke INSTRUCTIONS This delightful little wooden lamp looks just like the milk or cream cans that farmers use to hold dairy products. The can is made of four pieces of laminated poplar, turned on a lathe. There is a hole built through the middle which facilitates the electrical connections. Even though the cream can pictured here has a stained finish, it can also be painted any color of choice. GSue yp the ear* blank The can blank should be made from two 8/4 pieces of poplar with two 4/4 outer pieces glued and clamped together (see Fig. 1). Cut each piece to a dimension of 4-3/4" x 12". As indicated, the two inner members have 3/8"-wide x 3/16"-deep dadoes cut into them. These dadoes form the hole which allows passage of the threaded rod during the electrical assembly. Glue and clamp the four boards. After the glue has cured, cut two 3/8"-Dia. dowels 1" long and glue them into each end of the 3/8" square hole running through the can blank. These plugs will facilitate the mounting of the blank on the lathe. Locate the center point on each end of the blank, mark with an awl, and mount the blank on the lathe. Using a roughing gouge, turn the blank to a 4-3/4"-Dia. cylinder (see Fig. 2). Mark all the turning dimensions on the cylinder (see Drawing No. 1), then reduce the 4-5/8"-Dia. area and square up each corner with a parting and beading tool. Use the outside calipers to check the diameter frequently. With a parting tool, determine the 3" and 3-3/8" depths, clean out these areas with a 3/8" gouge and taper the top portion of the can. Round over the top 1/4" of the can with a parting and beading tool. While still on the lathe, thoroughly sand the cream can. There should be some stock left over at the top of the can directly above the 1/4" bead (see Fig. 3). Using a parting tool, cut down into the top until there is about 3/4" of material remaining. Remove from the lathe and saw off the scrap piece. Sand the top smooth and wipe on the maple stain or your finish of choice. V,. ut the bass Cut a piece of 5/4 cherry stock to the dimensions listed in the Bill of Materials. Set your saw blade to 45 degrees and cut the four 1/2" chamfers on the upper surface (see Drawing No. 1). Locate the center of the Creative Woodworks & Crafts |
