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SUPPLIES

Wood: walnut—four pieces .1 /2" x 6" x 8-1 /4" (for the three level A pieces and one level 8 piece), one piece l /4" x 6" x 8-1/4'' (for one level A piece), two pieces 1/4" x 6-1/2" x 8-3/4" (for the bottom and tip pieces); butternut—-two pieces 1/4" x 6" x 8-1/4" (for two level B pieces); flat-sawn white oak—one piece 3/16" x 3/4" x 18" (for the handle); scrap wood—-one piece 3/4" x 5-1/4" x 6-1/8" (for the bending jig) Tools: scroll saw with assorted blades of choice; drill with 3/16"-Dia. (or 4.7625 mm) and 1/4 "-Dia. (or 6.350 mm) bits Temporary-bond spray adhesive Sandpaper, assorted grits Two 1/4"-Dia. x 3-1/4" long dowels Glue

Rit® liquid or powdered dye in color

of choice" Clear Oil finish of choice

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¹esigned by John Nelson and sawn by Wes Demaresf

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INTRODUCTION

This project is made up of stacked layers with two alternating patterns that create a basket weave pattern, and by mixing wood species and dye colors you have endless appearance possibilities. These patterns are copyrighted; you are permitted to make copies for personal use and to give away or sell the items you make from them, but you are not permitted to sell, give away, or otherwise distribute copies of fhe patterns.

John Nelson designed this pattern around the use of two dowels to ease alignment and add strength, and a bent wood handle for the look of a traditional working basket.

We used walnut for the primary layers as well as for the bottom and lip pieces, butternut for the accent layers, and white oak for the benf handle. John recommends soaking rather than steaming the handle in this case because it does not require any additional equipment and is safer.

Rif® offers a multitude of colors and complete instructions for use on wood and rattan. Instructions are thorough, easy to follow, and include custom color recipes that will offer you a range of hues which, until now, have been nearly impossible to obtain in woodworking. One big advantage is that you can get this product as quickly and easily as a trip to your local supermarket.