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BILL OF MATERIALS

G Lid 1/4" x 4-1/4" x 9-1/4" 1

H Ring holder base 1/4" x 2-5/8" x 7-5/8" 1

*Note: the tall brackets can be stack cut from two pieces measuring 1/4" x 2" x 8-3/4" and the short brackets can be cut from two pieces measuring I/4" x 2" x 4".

INSTRUCTIONS

SUPPLIES

Tools: scroll saw with assortea blades; drill with bits; table saw or similar; router with roundover bit; carpenter's sguare; belt/disc sanaer Temporary-bond spray adhesive Sandpaper, assorted grits Hose, four pieces l/2"-Dia. x 7-1/2" long

(for the ring holders) Felt in color of choice, one piece 7-3/4" x 12"

Hinges, one pair 1/2" x 9/16" (with

mounting screws) Clear oil finish of choice

G Lid 1/4" x 4-1/4" x 9-1/4" 1

H Ring holder base 1/4" x 2-5/8" x 7-5/8" 1

*Note: the tall brackets can be stack cut from two pieces measuring 1/4" x 2" x 8-3/4" and the short brackets can be cut from two pieces measuring I/4" x 2" x 4".

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THE LITTLE SWEETHEART RING BOX

by Dirk Boeiman of The Art Factory

smaller brackets allow clearance when opening and closing Ihe lid. Note: yes, you will probably end up with a couple of extra bracket pieces if you stack cui Ihem.

Cut the lid piece to 4-1/4" x 9-1/4" and round over the top edges.

Assembly

After cutt'ng ail pets, touch up any imperfections and sand to desired smoothness. Referring to the Exp'oded View Drawing, as we!l as ^he bottom piece pattern, tor placement of the brackets, side pieces, and f^ront/back piece. Note that the end panels attach to the ends of the "font and back panels. Begin assembly by gluing the corners of the box together. Use a carponter's square to align them perfectly. Next glue the box to the bottom panel, centered 1-1 /'8" from all four outside edges.

Referring back to Fig. 1 for typical corner construction, begin attaching the brackets. Before gluing them down, take the time to make sure that each and every one of them stands straight and square. Use a belt/disc sander to make any adjustments necessary. Also check the height of the tall brackets, they should not protrude above the top edge of box. Square up the rear brackets as well and make sure they are all the same height. Glue all the brackets in place. Note: to aid with the positioning of the brackets measure and make light pencil marks on the box and base. Next, glue the fee^f to the bottom, they are placed 1/4" from the outside edges of the bottom pcnel.

Hinge the lid to the back panel (see Figs. 3

Make the pieces

Here's a great little project that you can easily make in an afternoon. You'll need your scroll saw to cut the twenty six brackets thai adorn the sides of ihe box, but the rest of the parts can be quickly cut on a table saw (or the equivalent). Then you just glue everything together and line the inside of The box and you've got a gorgeous project that your sweetheart will cherish for many years to come.

Star' wi⁺h the feet. Measure and cut the pieces to 1-1/8" x 1-1/8". Cut the bottom panel to 5-1/2" x 10-1/2" and round over the fop edges (see Fig. 1). S^:ze the front/back pieces to 1-1/2" x 7-3/4" and The end panels to 1 -1 /2" x 3-1 /4".

With the scroll saw, stack cut the bracket pieces (see Fig. 2). Cover each workpiece with clear packing tape lo help lubricate the blade while sawing. The tail brackets are for the front and sides of the box, while Ihe short brackets are for the rear. The

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