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Fig. 2. Again, finishing nails are used (through the smaller base piece) to mark for guide holes on the bottom of the owl.

Fig. 3. Gluing and screwing the smaller base to the bottom of the owl.

Fig. 4. The final assembly step is to affix the larger base piece to the smaller base and owl,

Now drill four 1/4" holes in the two base pieces as indicated on the pattern and countersink the four holes on the bottom of the two bases so that the screws will not stick out.

Remove the patterns on the bases and sand the top and bottom using the sander to make sure that the base pieces are smooth. Either use a router to round the tops of the two bases or just sand the top edges round.

To assemble, use a moderate amount of wood glue on the bottom of the owl and screw the smaller base to the owl (as shown in Fig. 3). Next, use the glue and screws to affix the larger base to the smaller base/owl (see Fig. 4).

Thoroughly clean the completed owl and base and finish in the oil of your choice (our finished owl has two coats of walnut oil on it).

The owl makes a great Christmas or birthday gift and also attracts customers and sells at craft sales as a unique art piece or to all those owl collectors out there (1 know three personally).

Send questions concerning this project to: Wayne Fowler. 33 Longmeadow Cres, Markharn, Ontario, Canada L3R 356. Email: fantasiesisaw@rogers.com cp

16 • Creative Woodworks 8. Crafts April 2004

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