Creative Woodworks & crafts 1999-01, страница 45

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instructions

Cut the patterns

Make copies of the patterns, found in Full Size Pattern Section No. 1. Trim away excess paper around the pattern copies and temporarily lay them out on the wood to best utilize the material. Cut the wood down to manageable sizes and use temporary-bond spray adhesive to adhere the patterns to the wood, Next, drill blade entry holes and make the interior cuts. Straight line ! cuts are best made on a table saw, : radial arm saw, or the equivalent; j however, they can also be made on ■the scroll saw using a larger size blade for better control.

To save time, stack and saw the front and back panels simultaneously, as well as both of the sides and the roof panels.

Cut the Plexiglas panel

Use the outside lines around the silhouette panel as a pattern to cut out the Plexiglas. Leave the covering on the Plexiglas and temporarily adhere the pattern on top of the covering with temporary-bond spray adhesive. Use a No. 7 single tooth blade and run your scroll saw at a medium speed to cut through the material.

Assemble the nightlight

Test fit the support block between the side panels: all three pieces should be the exact same width. Also check to see that the side panels fit properly between the front and back panels with the bottom support block in place. Adjust the length of the support block as needed. Next, check the lengths of the side panels by placing them in proper position against the front or back panels, again adjusting as needed.

Glue the side panels to the ends of the support block as shown in the Cutaway View Drawing. Tip: you may want to make another block the same size as the bottom to use as a temporary spacer between the tops of the side panels during assembly. Use a square to properly align the parts, and then clamp together and allow the glue to set up.

Install the door in the back panel with two small hinges. A small brass escutcheon pin and nail can be used as a door handle.

Glue the front and back panels into position. Use clamps or rubber bands to hold all pieces in place while the glue dries.

Glue the roof panels to the top of the assembly. Allow equal overhang at both the front and back. Take extra time to properly fit the bevelled ends that form the peak of the roof. Allow the glue to dry.

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Install the door stop inside lower right rear corner (look- || ing at back of project) to prevent the door from being £ pushed inside the case.

Glue the gable ornament to the front edges of the roof | panels and allow the glue to set.

Finally, glue the unit to the base. Refer to the floor plan | shown in Full Size Pattern Section No. 1 for proper loca- I tion of the base. Allow glue to set up completely.

Apply finish to all the wood parts as desired.

Install the silhouette panel and Plexiglas through the | rear door. Tilt and turn the pieces to get them inside and placed against the back of the front panel. Hold in place \ with clips, cleats or points.

Install the cord and socket through the rear mounting | hole, install the bulb, and get ready for a wonderful thrill as | you first light up your project! || continued on page 46 ₄₅