Creative Woodworks & crafts 2004-08, страница 21

Creative Woodworks & Crafts August 3004 ♦ 21

Remove pattern and use it to mark eye and eyebrow locations on each coyote. Drill a shadow hole for the eye using the 7/16" bit. With a knife, make a slightly curved groove for the eyebrow and then darken it with a sharp pencil.

Refer to photo of finished project. Define the haunches and front legs by grooving slightly along the dotted lines shown on the pattern. Carve or round off all outside edges with sandpaper. Shape ear by carving an elongated groove on the front. Shape head and tail by rounding to desired shape.

Matchbox holder

From the remaining cedar, cut two pieces measuring 1-1/2" x 2" x 1-3/4". In the center of the top side of each piece, drill a 7/16"-deep hole with the 7/8" Forstner bit to receive the brass inserts.

Draw two horizontal lines on the end of one piece so as to divide it into three 1 /2" sections. Next, measure and mark a vertical line 1-3/8" from one side of the end (3/8" from the opposite side). Gut the horizontal lines (only up to the vertical line) with the band saw, and then cut the vertical line (only between the horizontal lines) with the scroll saw (see Fig. 3). This should yield a "C" shape, as shown in Fig. 4. The slot should accommodate the matchbox (it should slide in easily). Sand to fit if necessary. The finished matchbox holder is shown in Fig. 5. Repeat for other piece.

Refer to the inset photo of the finished project. Glue the completed matchbox holders to the backs of the coyotes between the front leg and tail, covering the hole between the legs. Make sure that the assembly will sit flat on a table. Refer to the inset photo of the finished project if necessary.

Apply finish as desired. I sprayed Zinsser Bull's Eye sanding sealer over the entire project. Then I sanded lightly with 600-grit sandpaper. Finally, I sprayed on two coats of Apollo Coat water-based lacquer.

Place brass inserts in tops of matchbox holders. Add candles, and the project is complete.

For questions concerning this project, send an SASE to: Gail Jennings, Quail Hollow Wood Arts, 365 Redbud Lane, Hollister, MO 65672. Email: jennings@tablerock.net k^

Fig. 3, Cut the vertical line (only between the horizontal lines) with the scroll saw.

Fig. 1. After applying the pattern, use the No. 7 reverse tooth blade to cut it out.

Fig. 2. The insides of the coyotes will be the fronts, making a matched pair.

Fig. 4. The "C"-shaped matchbox holder.

Fig. 5. The finished matchbox holder.