Creative Woodworks & crafts 1998-03, страница 61
Cut 45 degree miters on the base molding and glue them to the box as shown. The oversize bottom piece (C) should fit into the 1/4" grooves routed in the base molding. Note: on the light box pictured, the side sections of molding are 3-3/4" long and the front piece is 7-5/8" long. However, even a minor discrepancy in the depth of the routed grooves will affect these dimensions. To compensate for this, it's a good idea to measure your light box and cut the molding accordingly. This principle also applies to the lid assembly as well as fitting the screen into its groove.
Cut the screen Cut the selected stock to size for the screen. As noted, double check the actual dimensions on your light box before sizing the screen. Transfer the screen pattern, also found in Full Size Pattern Section No. 1, to the appropriate piece of oak. Drill blade entry holes in the waste areas of the pattern, insert the saw blade, and cut out the design. Remove the pattern and then sand the screen. Finishing Apply the clear oil finish following the manufacturer's instructions. Install the candelabra socket and switch as well as the lightbulb into the bottom of the light box and let it light up your night! Rout the front and si de edges with the 5/32"-Pia. reverse curve bit (see the router profiles in Full SIze Pattern Section No, t) Lid Assembly Drawing Cut and glue the lid molding pieces In place Make the lid Referring to the Lid Assembly Drawing, cut and glue the lid molding pieces onto the underside of the lid piece. Rout the front and sides (upper and lower) with the 5/32" reverse curve bit as shown in the Router Profiles Drawing. Sand the lid. The screen and back fit into the grooves routed In the sides; the screen should fit loosely Cut 46 degree miter joints on the base molding (typ) Exploded View of the Springtime Light Box G Lid assembly The rear of the side pieces and bottom should be flush hole •tibly The bottom piece should overhang about 1/4" on the sides and front; the overhang should then fit into the groove in the base molding 85 March, 1998 |
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