Creative Woodworks & crafts 1997-12, страница 55
SUPPLIES Wood: padauk—1/4" x 2-1/4" x 5" Tools: scroll saw with No. 2 blades; drill press with No. 60 and 3/32"-Dia. bits; flutter wheel (see instructions) Sandpaper, assorted grits Temporary-bond spray adhesive X-acto knife Black India ink 5-minute epoxy 1/8" dowel or similar Gold plated fish hook Krylon No. 1311 matte finish To receive a FREE newsletter and catalog of Robert J. Hlavacek's innovative intarsia designs, contact: Wildlife Intarsia Designs, P.O. Box 1246, North Riverside. IL 60546. (708) 788- 6455. INSTRUCTIONS This easy to make cardinal was cut from padauk, but aromatic cedar or any other reddish colored wood can be substituted. To begin, sand the piece of wood all over, as it is easier to sand one large piece than several small ones. Next, transfer the pattern, found in Full Size Pattern Section No. 1, to the wood with temporary-bond spray adhesive. Cut the beak and face first, then cut out the wing and body. Sand a little off of the points shown in Fig. 1 to close up the saw kerf. This will make the beak and face fit together better. Lightly sand both sides of the cut edges with a flutter wheel (see Fig. 2 and Creative Woodworks and Crafts, Aug. '97), including the section where the wing meets the body. To stain the face of the bird, I used black India ink. An old X-acto blade epoxied to a dowel or stick makes a good holder for this purpose, as shown in Fig. 3. For the eye, drill a 3/32"-Dia. hole approximately 1/16"-deep on each side of the ornament where indicated. Use a thin bead of 5-minute epoxy to edge glue the pieces together, making sure that you wipe off any resulting glue squeeze-out. To make the hanger, I used a gold plated fish hook cut 5/8" down from the eye. Drill a hole with a No. 60 bit 3/8"-deep as indicated on the pattern. Note: a larg er or smaller bit may be needed, depending on the hook size. Use epoxy to glue the hanger in place. When dry, apply several coats of matte finish. Hang your Cardinal in a window and enjoy the beauty of nature all winter long! ^ Lightly sand points for a better fit Fig. 1. Assembly view of the Cardinal Ornament. Ease all marked edges with the flutter wheel Fig. 2. Lightly sand both sides of the ornament, including the section where the wing meets the body, with a flutter wheel to ease the cut edges. December. 1997 './/- -., .m1 lH ■ pip * * r > ' V Fig. 3. Stain the face of the cardinal with black India ink. Notice the old X-acto blade epoxied to a dowel ^g used as a holder. Intarsia: Cardinal Ornament Designed by Robert J. Hlavacek, Sr. of Wildlife Intarsia Designs Tr*;> " • |
