SUPPLIES

Wood: oak or wood of choice—one piece 3/4" x 5-1 /2" x 19" (for the shelf}, one piece 3/4" x 6-l/2"x 17" (for the back), two pieces 3/4" x 3-3/4" x 4-5/8" (for the sides) Tools: scroll saw with blades; drill press with 1/16" bit Temporary-bond spray adhesive or rubber cement Wood glue Clamps

Sandpaper, assorted grits Finish of choice

Two 1-1/2" wood screws (optional)

Patterns Located in Full Size Pattern Section No. 2!

Train Shelf

by Matthew Romack

| INSTRUCTIONS

| Attach the patterns to the wood using spray | adhesive or rubber cement. Bore 1/16" blade | entry holes. Make all cuts. Remove patterns | and sand as needed.

| Glue and clamp the shelf onto the top of | the back piece. For extra strength, you can | add two 1-1/2" wood screws from the top of I the shelf into the solid areas of the back piece | where the sides go. Next, glue and clamp the | sides onto the back piece and the bottom of | the shelf. When the glue is dry, unclamp and I apply the finish of your choice.

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