Creative Woodworks & crafts 2009-04, страница 44

Introduction

In designing and building this box, I've tried to combine the qualities of simplicity and elegance with a surprise touch— the oval container swings out for use, pivoting on two small but powerful magnets. The overall shape is very simple, yet vertical kerf lines, layered woods, and the Birdseye maple lid add texture, contrcst, and a sense of style. I hope that you will enjoy making and using your Anika Art Box as much as I've enjoyed designing and building mine!

SUPPLIES

Wood: birdseye maple—two pieces 1 /4" x 4-1/2" wide x 6-1 /2" long (for docker lid and docker base), one piece 1/4" x 3-1/4" wide x 6" long (for box bottom); maple—two pieces 3/4" x 1-1/2" wide x 5" long (for docker supports); mahogany—two pieces 1 /4" x 3-1 /4" wide x 5-3/4" long (for box body layers 1 and 5); Baltic birch plywood—two pieces 1/8" x 3-1/4" wide x 5-3/4" long (for box body layers 2 and 4); walnut—one piece 1/4" x 3-1/4" wide x 5-3/4" long (for box body layer 3)

Tools: scroll saw with No. 2, No. 5, and No. 7 reverse-tooth blades; drill press with small bit for entry holes and 15/32"

high-speed drill bit*; disc sander with 120-grit sandpaper; clamps; awl Temporary-bond spray adhesive Yellow wood glue Sandpaper, assorted grits Clear packing tape

Two Rare Earth neodymium disc magnets, 12mm (.47") diameter x 3mm (.11") thick** Finish of choice

"A 15/32" high-speed drill bit was used to mount the disc magnets; this size bit will create a pressure-fit mounting hole for the 12mm x 3mm magnet

**Rare Earth disc magnets are available at most hobby and craft stores or at your local hardware store. These magnets are always coated with a chrome finish.

Please refer to all manufacturer's labels for proper product usage.

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