Creative Woodworks & crafts 2004-01, страница 45

The Cedar Long Box

by Dirk Boelman of The Art Factory

Patterns Located in Full Size Pattern Section No. 2!

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Introduction

To accompany the Frame of Memories (see page 42), the Cedar Long Box carries the same traditional design as the front section of the frame. Made from the same species of woods, pine and cedar, and decorated with similar bead and feather combinations, the two projects make for a stunning display when grouped together. The extra-long box is ideal for holding necklaces and bracelets, or other valuable keepsakes.

Again, I chose not to apply a finish to this project, which lets us enjoy the pure natural beauty and aroma of the woods,

INSTRUCTIONS

The long box Is fun to make... here's how:

Pre-cut the wood pieces to the dimensions provided in the materials list. Make photocopies.of the full-size patterns. Use spray glue to temporarily adhere the photocopied pattern to the wood. Drill blade entry holes into the areas to be cut out. First complete all of the cutout areas with your scroll saw, then make all of the cuts around the outer edges. Note: there are several duplicate parts used on this project. To save time, these parts can be stacked and sawn simultaneously.

After sawing, touch up any imperfections with needle files, sandpaper, knife, etc.

Assembly

Start at the bottom. The two side leg pieces need to be glued between the front and back leg pieces. Set the side leg pieces in 3/8", as shown by the dotted lines on the patterns and Fig. 1. Clamp together until dry.

Next, assemble the box (front, back, and. end panels) in the same manner as the leg assembly. Make sure that the corners are square and that the pieces stand straight up and down (see Fig. 2). Also, glue the corner blocks info position. These blocks help to strengthen the assembly, and create extra thickness for the back panel to accept the ends of the hinge mounting screws.

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SUPPLIES

Wood: pine or wood of choice—two pieces 1 /4" x 5-1 /2" x 14" (for lower section of lid and bottom panel), one piece 1/2" x 1-5/16" x 7-7/8 (for handle); cedar or wood of choice—one piece 1 /4" x 4-7/8" x 13-3/8" (for top section of lid), two pieces 1/4" x 1-1/2"x 12-1/2" (for front and back panels), two pieces 1/4" x 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" (for end panels), two pieces 1/4" x 1-1/2" x 1-1/8" (for corner blocks), two pieces 1 /4" x 13/16" x 12-1/2" (for front and back legs), two pieces 1/4"x 13/16"x 3-1/2" (forside legs), two pieces 1 /4" x 1 /2" x 7-3/8" (for handle side pieces) Tools: scroll saw with blades, drill with bits, needle files, awl, clamps, and hammer Temporary-bond spray adhesive Sandpaper, assorted grits Wood glue

Two No. 6 x 3/4" brass flathead wood screws One pair of 13/16" x 3/4" hinges with

mounting screws Finish of choice

Decorating supplies: 18" leather lace, four ivory wood beads, four green/turquoise pony beads, two red pony beads, two red fluffy plumes, two yellow fluffy plumes, and four white fluffy plumes*

* Available as a kit (itK139) from The Art Factory, PO Box 701, Platteville Wl 53818: Phone 800-566-6394; www.theartfactory.com.