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Step 2. Bore blade entry holes. Drill the larger holes with the 1/16"-Dia. (0.0625" or 1.5875 mm) drill bit, the medium holes with the No. 58 (0.042" or 1.0668 mm) bit, and use the No. 70 (0.028" or 0.7112 mm) bit for the facial details.

Step 3. The index box of numbered bits shown here range from No. 60 to No. 80 and are indispensable for fretwork. Also shown is an Olson No. 2/0 blade and an Olson No. 2R blade which are recommended for cutting these ornaments.

Step 4. Saw the various pieces to shape using the blade you are comfortable with which will allow for fine detail. I use an Olson No. 2/0 for the facial detail, an Olson No. 2R or Steebar PTT No. 1 for intermediate detail, and an Olson No. 5R or Steebar PTT No. 2 for the larger stuff. You will notice that all blades do not cut alike, as witnessed by the bottom tear out from a No. 2/0 blade, where there was virtually none with the PTT No. 1 or No. 2R.

Step 5. Sand both sides of each piece with 120 grit paper. I found that this is the largest size grit that will give decent results. Grits of 180 and 220 leave a much finer surface, but it takes a little longer to bring it up. Be sure to use adequate dust removal measures in cutting and sanding.

6. After all sanding is completed, vacuum or blow the

____off and begin assembling the ornaments. We use

cyanoacrylate glue for most small items as it sets up fast and we can start the finishing process within 30 minutes.

Step 7. Finish by applying Watco Danish oil (natural color) Step 8. No matter how careful you are in wiping with a rag, you to all exposed surfaces, then wipe clean with a lint-free rag. will see oil accumulations next to raised surfaces. Use a dry disposable bristle brush to brush over the areas to remove the accumulations. If you don't, you will not get an even final finish. After the oil has cured, somewhere between three to five days, apply the sealing coat. You can use shellac, varnish or acrylic. We use 5B • Creative Woodworks & Crafts November 2001 Minwax quick drying semigloss polyurethane.^