Creative Woodworks & crafts 2002-09, страница 28

SUPPLIES

Wood: red oak or wood of choice—one piece 1 /2" x 7-1/4" x 9-5/8" (for the upright), one piece 1/2" x 2" x 10-1/2" (for the base) Tools: scroll saw with assorted blades; table saw or similar (optional); drill with bits including a 1-3/8"-Dia. Forstner bit; router with roundover bit (optional) Temporary-bond spray adhesive Sandpaper, assorted grits Clear oil finish of choice 1 -7/16"-Dia. mini clock insert

INSTRUCTIONS

Copy the upright pattern and transfer jf to the selected stock, attaching it with spray adhesive, -gore blade entry holes in the waste areas of the pattern. V.ake all cuts, beginning with the inside and working toward the perimeter.

Size the stock for the base to the dimensions indicated in the Supplies list. A table saw or simitar works best for this, but a scroll saw will also do the job. rf. desired, rout a decorative profile on the upper surface of: tine base piece.

Thoroughly sand both pieces.: Referring to the Assembly Drawing, glue the u prig hi to the base. Apply two coats of clear finish to the wood. When dry, insert toe clock movement and enjoy!

Assembly M Drawing

Glue the upright centered on the base

Round over the upper edge (optional)

Pattern Located in Full Size Pattern Section No. 1!

by Billie "BJ" Holm and sawn by fv\att Bridges

About the Scroller

Maft Bridges, sawyer for this project, started scrolling in the summer of 2000 when he purchased a Ryobi scroll saw. He started with simple children's puzzles but quickly outgrew these projects and his saw. In July 200L he purchased a DeWalt, cuf his first piece of fretwork and hasn't looked back. Currently■ wildlife patterns are his favorites, but there are many additional paftprn themes he is looking forward to cutting, ku ..

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