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HROUGH DOVETAILS AND BOX JOINTS INSTRUCTIONS it would be a good idea to practice cutting and gluing the joint you want to make using scrap wood or less expensive woods. You will need two pieces, each measuring 1/4" x 1-1/2" x 3-1/2", to practice the dovetail joint, or two pieces, each mecsuring 1/4" x 1-1/2' x 3-1/4". to practice the box joint. By practicing on scrap wood you will better understand the difference of cutting to the line versus on the line, as mentioned in the instructions, so the joints will fit properly. You will also get the feel for how much glue fo use, including how to apply it and clean up glue squeeze-out before you start using your "good" wood. Cut four 2-3/4"-long pieces from the wood you have chosen for either joint type. These will be the sides of your box. (The remaining piece will be used to make the bottom of the box.) Apply clear packing tape to one side of each of the four pieces. There are four "Pins and Tails" sets of joint patterns in the pattern section. Two are dovetail joint patterns and two are box joint patterns. Choose the pattern for the joint type you want fo cut and make four copies of it. Use a straight edge and sharp utility knife to cut each of the patterns exactly on the dashed lines. Use a glue stick or spray glue to apply a "Pins" pattern fo each long end of two of the pieces of wood for the sides. Apply a "Tails" pattern to each long end of the other two pieces of wood for the sides. The end of the patterns with the dots must be flush with the edge of the wood and centered to the width of the wood. Stand one of the pieces on end on a flat surface, so the edge with the dots is down. Place another piece flat on the surface and against the piece standing upright. Use a sharp pencil to trace the edge of the piece laying flat onto the patlern on the piece standing upright. This depth line is traced, instead of being printed with the pattern, so it will match the exact thickness of the wood you are using. Repeat this process on both ends of all four pieces of wood. Note: Where it says "split depth lines" on the patterns, it means you should cut right on the lines you just traced. Where it says "leave lines." it means you should cut just to the line so you can still see the line, but not the white paper between the line and the cut. Making Ihe sides with dovetail joints ',t<kP»Un, Start with the two side pieces that have the patterns labeled "Tails" on them. The spaces with a dot in them will be cut away. Cut down to the depth line you traced, leaving the line with the space that does not have a dot in it. continued on page 62 Creative Woodworks & Cr afts September 2005 • 61 |
