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SUPPLIES

Wood: aspen, cottonwood, pine, or wood of choice—one piece 1 x 7-1/4" x 14" (for the raccoon), one piece 5/8" x 7-1/2" x 13-1/2" (for the trash can), one piece 3/4" x 3" x 7" (for the lid); 1/8", 1/4", 3/8" plywood shims; 1/4"-thick luan plywood (for the backing) Tools: band saw with 1/16" blade; scroll saw with No. 7 reverse tooth blade; drill press and bits; sanding drums of various diameters with 180 and 100 or 150 grit flutter wheels*; palm sander; sanding block Sandpaper, assorted grits Woodburning pen Masking tape

Temporary-bond spray adhesive

Mineral spirits

5-minute epoxy

Carpenter's glue

Wax paper

C-clamps

Sawtooth hanger

Delta Ceramcoat acrylic paints: Black, Cape Cod, Walnut

Van Dyke's bird and small mammal eyes, type 1,

Dark Brown** Krylon Matte No. 1311 spray finish Hydrocote high gloss finish

*The flutter wheels and arbor are available from The Sanding Catalogue: (800) 228-0000.

**Van Dyke's bird and small mammal eyes can be purchased from: Van Dyke's, P.O. Box 278, Woonsocket, SD 57385-0278; (605) 796-4425.

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut the raccoon

Transfer the patterns to the wood stock. Bore 1/2"-Dia. holes for the eyes (as indicated on the pattern), and a 9/64"-Dia. x 1/4"-deep hole for the nose.

For the trash can, align the pattern with the right edge of the 7-1/2" wide board. The left side of the board will

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Cut the raccoon pattern on your scroll saw with a No. 7 reverse tooth blade. Saw carefully to ensure that the pieces fit together with minimal gaps between them. Work slowly to achieve accurate 90 degree cuts, especially on the edges where the raccoon will join with the trash can. These edges can be trued up using a sanding drum in your drill press, equipped with an aux-