Creative Woodworks & crafts 2005-09, страница 32

by Cory MacKoy

SUPPLIES

Wood: wood of choice—one piece 1/4" x 3-1/2" x 15" long (lor sides and bottom of box with dovetail joints}, or one piece 1 /4" x 3-1/4" x 15" (for sides and bottom of box with box joints); scrap wood—four pieces 1/2" to 3/4" x 2" x 3-1/2" (for clamping box sides]

Tools: scroll saw with No. 5 reverse tooth scroll saw blades; straight edge and utility

knife; bell sander; two pairs of pliers; two clamps, screw type or quick grip Wood glue

Glue stick or spray glue Clear packaging tape Sandpaper, assorted grits Sharp pencil Clear finish of choice

Introduction

Dovetails and box joints have been around for hundreds of years. Through the years, they have been cut by hand, band saw, scroll saw, table saw, and router table. This article shows how to use your scroll saw to make a box with dovetail or box joint corners that would be handy for holding pens and pencils and other objects that clutter your desk.

Any 1 /4"-thick wood can be used. All the waste from cutting the joints will fit in one hand. Using combinations of contrasting woods for the box sides will draw attention to your wood joinery. Red oak, poplar, and aspen are often readily available at your local home improvement store. Other good choices include ash, cherry, mahogany, and maple: many more wood choices are available through the advertisers in this magazine.

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