Creative Woodworks & crafts 1999-01, страница 58

MARE AND COLT WALL PLAQUE

by John Nelson

If you're a horse lover, this plaque is for you. A mirror can be substituted for the plywood backboard if desired.

SUPPLIES

Wood: walnut—3/4" x 9-1/4" x 14-1/4" (for the plaque): Baltic birch plywood—1/8" x 9-1/4" x 14-1/4" (for the backer) Tools: scroll saw with No. 2 skip tooth blades;

drill with bits Sandpaper, assorted grits Temporary-bond spray adhesive Finish of choice ... .

Wood glue k^MM^H

instructions

Make a copy of the pattern and enlarge or reduce it slightly to fit your wood. Cut the plaque to size and sand the top and bottom surfaces with fine sandpaper. Attach the pattern to the wood with temporary-bond spray adhesive. Be sure to spray the glue to the paper and not the wood. Drill 1/8"-Dia. blade entry holes for ail interior cuts. It's a good idea to lightly re-sand the back surface at this time, as it is easier to manipulate the workpiece on the saw table with a smooth rear surface. Make all interior cuts and lightly sand all over.

Apply finish of choice to the plaque. Cut the backer board to size. Sand and finish as desired. If you would like to paint the background as shown here, see the accompanying sidebar on page 62. Glue and clamp the backer board to the rear of the plaque as shown in the Assembly Drawing found on page 60. jp

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