Creative Woodworks & crafts 2004-09, страница 37

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INSTRUCTIONS

Before applying the pattern, sand wood using 220-grit sandpaper (see Fig. 1). Apply pattern directly to wood using temporary-bond spray adhesive (see Fig. 2). Use clear packing tape to cover the entire pattern. This serves two purposes: firstly, it helps lubricate the blade during cutting; secondly, it makes the pattern easier to peel off when you are finished cutting.

Drill blade entry holes for all inside cuts (see Fig. 3). Start with the smallest cuts; this will help prevent the wood from getting weak and breaking when you cut the largest pieces away (see Fig. 4).

Cut the paw prints at about a 3° angle, depending on the thickness of the wood (see Fig. 5). It is highly recommended that you practice the angle cuts on a scrap piece of wood to ensure that the wood rotation is correct (see Fig. 6). You want the cut piece to FALL BACK into the cut hole and lock about halfway back. Once you have cut all the paw prints at the same angle and rotation, mark and cut the back of each piece so they will be flush with the backer board (see Fig. 7). Insert pieces into appropriate slots (see Fig. 8).

After making all pattern cuts (see Fig. ?), lay the finished piece on the 1/4" plywood backer. Trace around wood lightly with a pencil. Using the scroll saw, cut about 1/4" inside the line that was traced. The top piece should now fit on top of backer with no wood showing around the edges (do NOT attach backer board at this point).

Spray paint the backer board black. This may take several coats.

Apply several coats of finish to the project piece, sanding lightly in between coats (see Fig. 10). We applied a slightly darker stain to the paw prints in order to emphasize the design. Apply backer to project using wood glue of choice. Let dry overnight. Attach hanger of choice.

You're finished!

For questions concerning this project send an SASE to: RBIndustries, c/o Steve Clark, 1801 Vine Street, P.O. Box 369, Harrisonville, MO 64701. Email: sclark@rbiwoodtools.com

Fig. 7. Cut the paw prints so they will be flush with the backer board.

Fig. 8. Petail of the re-inserted paw print.

Fig. 9. All cut© have been made.

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Fig. 10. Apply finish of choice, sanding lightly in between coats.

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