Creative Woodworks & crafts 2004-08, страница 39

BILL OF MATERIALS

Size in inches

.1/2x6-1/2x3-3/4 1/2x1-1/2x7-1/2 3/4 x 2-1/2 x 13-1/2 1/4x2x9-1/4 3/8x3/4x4 3/8 x 1-1/8x3-1/8 3/4 x 2-5/8 x 6 1/4x3/8x5/8 3/16x1-5/8x2-1/2 1/4x2-3/8x6-1/8 1/4 x 1/4 x 2-3/8 1/4 x 1-3/4 X 5-1/4 1/4x2-3/8x3-1/4 1/4x3x1-3/4 1/4 x 3/4 x 1 1/8x1/8x4 1/4x7-1/2x26-3/4

Quantity

Little Cauntrv Church

Part Description

A Lower panel

B Shelf

C Tower

D Front panels

E Roof panels

F Tower Top

G Steeple

H Base for cross

I Cross

J Door trim

K Step

L Window trim

M Eaves trim

N Tower trim

O Brackets

P Spacers

Q Backer board

Pattern Located in Full Size Pattern Section No. 2!

Wood Type

red oak walnut red oak red oak walnut red oak walnut red oak holly walnut walnut walnut sycamore sycamore red oak pine birch plywood

SUPPLIES

Tools: scroll saw with blades; drill with bits; needle files; awl; clamps; hammer; ruler; table saw; disc/belt sander with adjustable tilling table Temporary-bond spray adhesive Sandpaper, assorted grits Two No. 16 x 3/8" brass escutcheon pins Small sawtooth hanger with mounting nails or screws Nine 3/8" x 1 -3/8" shaker pegs

Gold foil paper or material of choice (to place behind windows) Wood glue Finishes of choice

2"-Dia. clock insert with praying hands*

*Available from Wildwood Designs, Department 04CW4, P.O. Box 676, Richland Center, Wl 53581; 1-800-470-9090; www.myscroll-saw.com.

Introduction

The praying hands clock insert, offered by Wildwood Designs, was the sole inspiration for this project. In my opinion, the clock insert needed much more than just a simple design to hold it.

So... with my thinking cap on and pencil in hand, I developed the little county church that you see here. It's a testament to the thousands of little churches across the land that have served as houses of worship for multitudes of peoples. Even though it doesn't look exactly like any church I have ever seen, I am compelled to make a brass plaque that says "Willow Valley United Methodist Church" and to hang it above the door on my model as a tribute to the church I attended for many years when I lived at home with my parents.

Perhaps if will bring back memories of a church that you attended at some time. You may want to hang it in your home as a sign of your faith, and also as a terrific place to hang your keys, beads, and other treasures. Another idea would be to give it to your church as a memorial gift in the name of a loved one.

The project is actually quite easy to make.... here's how....

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