Creative Woodworks & crafts 2003-03, страница 31

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into the kerfs (see Fig. 5).

When the glue has dried, cut or sand the slipfeathers flush with the sides of the box. Then sand fhe box with a fine (120 grit) belt on the 4 x 36" belt sander followed by a pad sander with 150 grit. Brush Danish oil over all surfaces of the box. It is much easier to finish the box separately from the lid. After 30 minutes, wet sand with 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper and brush on another coat of oil. Wipe with a soft cotton cloth after 15 minutes. The box is now finished.

Shape and carve the lid

Looking at Fig. 6, you'll notice I have the lid face down over the drum of the belt sander. I'm using a coarse belt to sand down almost to the line. Keep the wood moving! Basswood is fairly soft and it would be very easy to sand too much. Move it left to right constantly, especially on the wider portion of the lid. Keep the lid flat on the belt or it will gouge. This sounds like a lot to stay aware of but I learned the hard way. Just remember, a light touch is the best. When you get almost to the line, change to a finer belt (120 grit) and sand to the line. Again, keep a light touch. When you have sanded to the line and fhe surfoce is relatively smooth, finish it with a vibrating pad sander (150 grit). There will be small gouges and rough spots despite your best efforts. When you get those worked out, hand sand the entire surface with 150 grit. You're looking for a smooth, natural appearance.

When you are satisfied, transfer the music pattern lo the lid leaving 3/4" above the title and even spaces on either side. Apply spray adhesive to the lid and adhere the pattern. Do not use packing tape as when scroll sawing. It will gum up the bits. For the first step, choose bit number 199 which is shaped like a wheel and hold the lid. I brace my pinkie against the lid and make a shallow cut right on the line the lenglh of the edge. Repeat until you go the full depth of the cutter.

Do this on all four edges, then cut the contoured line above and clean out the material between these two cuts (see Fig. 7). Replace the bit with the smallest bit, number 105. You'll need to use a smaller collet. I use this bit for fhe lettering only. If you are unsure of yourself at this point, practice on some scrap until you feel secure. Make a light cut following the pattern just deep enough to make sure you have cut the wood. It is easy to lose sight of this bit especially since the paper does not carve - it tears. You will go back and clean up

the letters later. Switch now to bit number 192 which I use to carve the heads of the quarter notes and eighth notes (not the stems). Cut all of these (see Fig. 8). Switch bits once again to bit number 107 to cut the half notes - leaving the wood in the center of the note. Cut also fhe dots on the dotted notes, the treble clef, the time and key signatures, the stems of the notes, the curved lines which tie the notes together, the measure lines (short, vertical lines on the staff), and finally the lines of fhe staff. You will notice from the pictures that the lines of the staff do not bisect any line other than the measure lines. When carving, always pull the bit towards you. Your lines will be much straighter.

At this point put some solvent (I use lacquer thinner) on a cloth and rub over the pattern to loosen the adhesive. It should come right off. Now is the time to clean up the lettering of the title. Go back to bit number 105 and clean the edges of all the letters. Also clean up the treble clefs, if needed. If any other cuts seem shallow, use the appropriate bit to deepen them.

Sand the fcce of the lid by hand with 150 grit sandpaper. Sand off any black lines which bled onto the wood from the paper and any wood 'whiskers' sticking up from the carving. Apply Danish oil as you did with the box.

Hinge the lid

Retrieve your box and the 3" piece of scrap you cut earlier. Put your lid on the box with the scrap supporting the unsupported side. The lid support should be on the right hand side when facing the lid. You will notice spacers sticking up from the edges of the lid in Fig. 9. You can use whatever material you hcve on hand as long as the lid is held snugly with even spaces all around. Drill the rail with a 1/16" drill bit. Measure 5/16" down and 2" over from the hinged side of the box, make a mark and drill a very straight hole all the way through the box side and into the lid about 1/4". Be very precise with these measurements; otherwise, your box will have a lopsided lid. Take off the lid and remove the scrap spacer from inside. Hold the lid in place and hammer the nails into the holes you just drilled. Use a nail set and drive the heads just under the surface. Fill the nail holes with colored wood filler. When it dries, sand lightly. Apply a little Danish oil to the sanded spots and wipe off. Present the box to your spouse with a smile, »»

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