Creative Woodworks & crafts 2004-03, страница 6

Patterns Located in Full Size Pattern Section No. 1

Dragon

designed by Don Fenelon, sawn by John Polhemus

Introduction

This fire-breathing dragon is a good example of the kind of project I liked to make when I was doing craft shows. It looks like a lot more work than it really is. The 1/8"-thick dragon can be stack sawn, and the 3/4" contoured backer is fast and easy to cut, thus increasing the profit margin.

INSTRUCTIONS

Start with the backer

The backer is the place to start. The l/8"-thick dragon is delicate. Making the backer first decreases the chances of the dragon getting broken while lying around (if it was cut first).

SUPPLIES

Wood: oak—one piece 1/8" x 8" x 13" (for dragon);

mahogany—one piece 3/4" x 8" x 13" (for backer) Tools: scroll saw and blades; drill press; 1-3/8" Forstner bit;

router table; router and 3/8" pointed roundover bit Finish of choice Hanger of choice

Softened edges are more appealing to the eye than sharp edges. Rounding over the edge of the backer with a router in a router table is the way to go. The router bit guide bearing won't get into tight spots, though. An easy way to remedy this is to make a "poor boy's pin router"

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