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continued from page 57 Assemble and finish Position the column you have made upside down. After placing glue on the end of the pedestal, center and attach a sub-base with nails. Follow this by attaching the base to the sub-base. Flip the column upright. Attach the other sub-base in the same manner with the routered edge facing down. Center and attach the fop onto the sub-base (see Fig. 7). Tip the stand upside down. Attach a support (E) on both edges of each upright on the column with the tops of the supports secured to the underside of the top. Sand where necessary and prepare to finish. Finish the piece as you normally would with the exception of the top. Spray a coat of sealer on the top of the piece and tape off any areas (such as the edges) where you may not want the Envirofex. As a precaution, tape plastic to the lower part of the pedestal just in case you spill anything (see Fig. 8). Mix about 8 oz. of Envirotex and flood the surface of the top (see Fig. 9). Using a spatula or similar object, push the Envirofex across the surface, filling any voids you may have and allowing it to flow over the edges. Let the Envirotex sit for about 30 to 45 minutes, then degas the surface. This is done by blowing on the bubbles or floating a torch over the surface. If you're using the torch, be sure to keep it moving in a sweeping motion so as not to let any spot get too hot. You are actually using the oxygen from the torch, not the heat. Once you have degassed the surface, let it sit undisturbed overnight. Pour another light coat (about 4 oz.) over the surface to finish evening everything out. Let this coat dry and cure. Once the piece has cured, it is ready to put into service. Enjoy the waterproof fretwork that you have created! For questions concerning this project send on SASE to: Cythnia Stewart, c/o All American Crafts Publishing, 243 Newton-Sparta Rd., Newton, NJ 07860. Attach the top Center and attach the sub-base sub-base (C) Attach the pedestal top supports after the top and sub-base have been joined. sub-base) to the hexagonal column. \ Pedestal top supports (E) (typ) Fig. o. Preparing for pouring the Envirotex. 58 • Creative Woodworks & Crafts November 2003 Column uprights (D) (typ) Bottom sub-base (C) Glue and fasten the column uprights together Center and attach the sub-base Attach the base Inlaid Display St and Assembly Drawing |
