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Popular Woodworking 2003-04 № 133, страница 61

lacquer that comes in an aerosol spray can. The product is the best lacquer in a can I've ever used. It's called Master's Magic and is available from The Woodturners Catalog. A can of sanding sealer and satin finish lacquer are required, and the product should be used only in a well-ventilated area free of open flames (including pilot lights on water heaters or furnaces) or potential sparks.

After applying the sanding sealer, carefully sand with 360-grit paper, being especially careful near the edges. The idea is to lightly sand down any dust particles or bubbles that may have formed but not to sand into the stain color below the sealer. After sanding the sealer, spray two top coats with the satin finish. Allow the finish to cure overnight, even though it will be dry to the touch in 15 minutes.

I used a pair of snips to cut the hinges to 121/8M long. Cut the hinge at one of the leaf joints. The hinges are attached using flat-head brads that you should

order along with the hinges. Predrill the holes for the brads into the edge of the wood leaving about H" of the brad length not drilled. Predrilling should ensure nothing pokes though the face of the cover.

Insert the post part of the post binding screws and fill your photo page inserts. I found that it was necessary to slightly enlarge the holes in the sheets with an ordinary paper punch. When done, lay the other cover over the post and then insert the screw.

If you are considering leaving the album on a coffee tabletop, or if you just want to protect the back cover from scratches, put a felt bumper pad in each corner of the back cover.

As a photo album or scrap book, this project makes an extra special gift for an extra special occasion. Is there a family wedding in your future? PW

Brass miniature continuous hinges are a cinch to cut with a pair of metal shears. Make your cut at the joint where two hinge leaves meet nearest your ideal length.

Mme

An ordinary paper hole punch enlarged the holes that were pre-punched by the manufacturer of the photo album sheets.

Exploded view

SOURCES

Lee Valley Tools 800-871-8158 leevalley.com

Brass piano hinge, 12mm x 800mm, #00D50.12, $4.30

Brass escutcheon pins, flat head, #00D41.02 $1.18

Chicago bolts, brass, 30 - 36mm, 4 pack, #00K40.05, $2.80

Craft Supplies USA

800-551-8876

woodturnerscatalog.com

Masters Magic Lacquer Sanding Sealer, aerosol can, #299-0100, $8.99

Masters Magic Satin Spray Lacquer, aerosol can, #299-0001, $8.99

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