Creative Woodworks & crafts 2003-08, страница 24

SUPPLIES

Wood: red oak or wood of choice— one piece 1 /2" x 9" x 10" (for the backer); walnut or wood of choice—one piece 3/4" x 5" x 9-1/2" (for the base), one piece 3/4" x 3" x 3-1 IT (for the upright), one piece 1 /4" x 8" x 8" (for the field pieces), one piece 1/8" x 3" x 3" (for the bases); birdseye maple or wood of choice—one piece 1/4" x 5-1/2"x 5-1/2" (for the infield pieces); aspen or wood of choice—one piece 1 /8" x 1 /4" x 12-1/2" (for the foul lines) Tools: scroll saw; No. 2/0 blades; drill with bits including a l-3/8"-Dia. Fostner bit; router with I /4" cover bit and bearing; palm sander; screwdriver; wood clamps Temporary-bond spray adhesive Yellow wood glue Sandpaper, assorted medium-

and fine-grits 2" wide packaging tape Two No. 8x 1-1/4" wood screws Mini-clock insert Mini-thermometer insert Mini-hygrometer insert Desk Set Pen Desk Set Note Clip Tack cloth

Clear spray lacquer finish of choice

Patterns Located in Full Size

'Take Me Out to the Ballpark"¹ ^ ^^ Weather Station Desk Set

by Ed Barry

INTRODUCTION

The wood selections are suggestions only. However, keep in mind that the beauty of this project is based on the contrasting woods.

INSTRUCTIONS

Make and Assemble

Make a few cooies of the pattern and retain originc! for future use. You wit probebly want to stack cut rhis pro ject to maintain an accurate match on the cuiout sections. Orient the wood to coincide with the pattern cutouts. Secure the stack w^;th packaging tape ana attach the pattern to the stack wi"h spray adhesive. Start by cutting out the foul lines first. Tako your time, as il is important to keep those lines straigh- for a good fit. Next, drill pilot holes in inconspicuous spots such as a corner in the infield ana the bottom of the pitcher's mound. Cut the mound out next and then the infield areas. Cut foul lines from the aspen ~o ti l in tho cut out areas on the field. Cut out bases and pitcher's rubber from 1/8" walnut. Drill out l-3/8"-Dia. holes with Fostner bit where indicated in the outfield. Cu^x out the backer piece. Cut the base and upright to size and rout the

outside edges. Tip: rout the end grain first to minimize tear ou^_. Sand cs necessary.

Drill a pilot hole end countersink from the bottom of the base and glue and screw the upright to the base. Drill and countersink c hole in the oak bccker, bul DO NOT attcch it to the upright ot this time. Assemble all fieia pieces except the pitcher's mound, infield grass area, and bases on ;he oak backer. Once this assembly is dry, g!ue ard screw the cck backer board to the upright. Note: make sure you countersink the screw so that the grass area and pitcher's mound fit flush with the rest or" the fieia. When the upright is secured to the backer, glue the grass area and mound in place. Sana as necessary. Next, orient and glue the bases in place on top of the field.

Finishing

Finish sand all surfaces and wipe with a tack cloth. Spray with c ear lacquer spray. Let dry and ^repeat for two more coats. Drill holes for note clip and pen set and install. Insert tho mini-clock, thermometer and hyg^rometer. Enjoy! ^

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