Creative Woodworks & crafts 2000-08, страница 54

Well side pieces Uprights Rafters Cross pieces Roof tie-ins Rafter braces Cross piece braces

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Assembly Drawing

Fasten the uprights to the inside of the well sides

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Glue the rafter and cross piece braces in place

Roof Truss System Detail

Power up

To install the electrical cord, clamp the project upside-down on your workbench and drill a small blade entry hole in the bottom side of the roof center support. Position the hole approximately 3/8" to the side of center, and install one small screw hook. Place the cord in the hook, directly against the socket, for the bulb to hang inside the project. Run the cord to one upright and secure near the top with a twist tie. Next, run the cord down the

install the Plexiglas panels

With the project still clamped in an upside-down position, insert the Plexiglas panels under the roof panels. Install small brads, glazier points, or clips to hold them in place.

Remove the wooden end panels, then position the Plexiglas panels in each end against the stops. Reinstall wooden end panels, jjgy

Roof panels End panels

No. 6 x 3/4" brass flat head wood screws.

Apply finish according to manufacturer's instructions.

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near the bottom. Cut a small groove in the bottom of the well for the cord to exit, then feed the cord through and insert a small strip of thin wood to secure it in place.

SUPPLIES

Tools: scroll saw with assorted biades: drill with bits; mitre

saw or mitre box saw Sandpaper, assorted grits Four No.6 3/4" brass flathead wood screws Finishing nails

White Plexiglas*: two pieces 6" x 8-1/8" (for the roof

panels) and two pieces 4-1/8" x 8-1/4" (for the gabie ends) Nightlight cord with switch* 4 watt lightbulb* Small screen hook

Watco Natural Finish or finish of choice

*Available from The Art Factory, 950 Hollman Street, P.O. Box 701, Platteville, Wl 53818; (800) 566-6394.