Creative Woodworks & crafts 2005-08, страница 42
I continued from page 41 Using ihe router or laminate trimmer and ttie decorative bit. rout the straight side edges and the bottom edge of the towel holder base. Line up the exact center of the bit with the dowel holder mark on the brackel. ■Drill the bracket to the pre-set depth. Repect for the other brackel, being sure to drill the opposite side of the bracket. Using the 1/8" drill bit. drill pilot holes where indicaled orr'-jS Ihe lowel holder bese. Drill from the back and use c coun y tersink bil, if available, if not. drill the pilot holes first,'."J change to a countersink, and drill a countersink hole on the back of the towel holder base, Jfe Finishing Remove any pattern pieces or packaging lape trcm the vjH three pieces and dust or vacuum them using a small brush attachment to remove any cdditional debris. Using ar 'liM orbital sander, carefully sand the pieces. Start with 220-grit;.-M paper end work up to AOO-grit paper for a smooth finish. jC^^HP We recommend that you hard sand the routed edge Ihe towel holder base in the direction of the wood grain, if JH needed. Use your vacuum and fhe hand-held brush fSwi attachment to carefully remove all Ihe dust particles from>fljj| your pieces. Sprcy several coots of satin spray finish on the towcf <j holder base. Sand lightly in between coats, and vacuum j|B using the soft brush attachment to remove any remaining dust before applying the next coot. (Note: We apply afrM least two coats of finish, either spray or brush on, and cllowv® I horn to dry thoroughly before we sand. Ther.. we sand v^ft offer each subsequent ccaf. This gives us a good base end allows the wood to absorb the finish and raise giain initially. After this base coat is sanded, each following coat is smoother than the preceding one.) * /jS? Bp Measure and rrark fhe exact center of the back of the ■fij'■ brockels, where they will mount to the base. Drill pilot holes at these points using Ihe 1/8" bit, supporting the brackets Sag?' from the sides. Re sure not to drill so for that you come J; through to the front of the bracket. Placo Ihe brockets in ^K.position on the towel holder base. Measure and cut the k dowel rod to fit between Ihe brackets so that the dowel will rest securely in both holes. Set cside the dowel nod and |H the brackefs. ML : 42 VGsgS&j.Woo dwci fc= fr Crete Aucust 2C05 Infciu^iL jift -■: ■ ,-^iu. "-iifrihfc-iriit-'- ■ t |
