Creative Woodworks & crafts 2000-08, страница 46

Step 6. Once the panel is finished, you can start on the box. Set the blade of your table saw to a 45 degree angle and cut the front and back (A) and sides (B) to length from the cherry stock.

Step 3. After you have completed the face side, rout a slight back cut on the reverse side, but be sure to leave a 1/4" thick finished edge.

f£ Step 7. Cut the spline slots H on the mitered surface of the j| front, back, and side pieces | (see the Spline Detail | Drawing found in Full Size £ Pattern Section No. 1). You f can use a tall fence and % several push sticks or make £ a sled such as the one i: shown. After the spline slots | have been cut, saw the I'splines from the walnut. % When sizing the splines, aim | tor a friction fit, but not so | tight that you will cause the i: wood to split. Remember, it's % easier to adjust the size of | the splines than it is to alter ^ the slots. Cut the bottom % panel from 1/4" plywood.

Step 4. Finish the panel by sanding through 220 grit if you intend to apply a surface finish such as lacquer, shellac or varnish.

Step 1. Lay out the raised panel (D) first. All given dimensions are based on a panel measuring 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Reduce the actual length and width of the panel by 1/16" to allow for wood movement after the box is assembled.

Step 5. It's a good idea to take steps to stabilize the panel stock after you have sanded it, especially if it is a highly figured wood. If it is going to warp or split, it will do so the night after you begin surface preparation. Wrapping it can impede the drying rate, decreasing the likelihood of its developing defects. As an added precaution, I use a product called Pentacryl, which is a proprietary wood stabilizer. Once you get the surface preparation done, apply it according to the directions on the label. Once it has cured, the stock should not warp or split. Note: if you use Pentacryl, you may experience difficulty with polyurathane varnish. I have had the best results with oil finishes over Pentacryl, but be advised that many "oil" finishes actually contain polyurathane varnish. If you decide to use an oil finish, sand the piece down to 320 grit.

according to the Raised Panel Detail Drawing (found in Full Size Pattern Section No. 1). Beginning with the face side of the panel, make several light passes rather than taking the full cut in one pass. Making the cuts in several passes helps reduce tear out and allows for a finer finishing cut that will require less sanding. Route the end grain first and finish routing with the side grain.