Creative Woodworks & crafts 1999-11, страница 56

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Transfer the patterns

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H out. Make sure that at

■f the end of this process

^WmSmKBUW the two straight edges of

^jMpMpr the shelf support are

^mmm square, and that the

^mhP back edge of the shelf is

^SSP^ straight.

—------Next, locate and drill

the 11/16"-Dia. hole in the back.

Clean up the edges and sand all surfaces smooth and

you're ready to get into the carving.

Chip carving

Transfer the chip carving pattern to the backer. If you have experience in chip carving, it's pretty straightforward and easy from here, and I imagine you can just go for it and not worry about the rest of this section.

If you aren't experienced, don't panic, it's still pretty easy.

Clamp the piece down so it's steady using

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SUPPLIES

Wood: tulip wood—one piece 1/2" x 5-13/16" x 31" Tools: scroll saw with assorted blades; drill with bits; chip carving or craft knife; 1/4" gouge; small plane; rat tail file; small QuickGrip clamp; router and edge beading bit Graphite paper

Sandpaper, assorted grits (including 280 grit wet/dry)

Seven No. 6 x 1-1/4" wood screws

Milk paint, color of choice*

Disposable sponge brush

Black walnut shells (or dark brown waterbased

stain of choice) Damp cloth Steel wool Wax

*Available from The Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company, 436 Main Street, Box 222, Groton, MA 01450-0222; (978) 448-6336

instructions

Getting started

I used tulip poplar because I got a good deal on a bunch of it that was cut at a local sawmill a few years back, but pine or any of several other species will work just fine. Mainly, you want to use something that is sta-