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finishing time in half because you can coat both sides at once.

Once the finish dries, it's time for final assembly. The bowl should go together without glue, so there's no need to rush. However, if some of your joints are loose, a little glue will tighten them up. And if your joints are too tight, file the

notches in the slats. Take your time and use a rubber mallet if some joints are being ornery.

And now your bowl has reached fruition. I keep mine filled with fruit on my kitchen table. And every time I grab an apple, I wonder what John's next shopping trip will inspire. PW

FRUIT BOWL

□ 17 Slats

DIMENSIONS (INCHES) MATERIAL T W L

V4 3⁷/b 11⁷/b Baltic birch

□ 2 Bottom rails* V2 2V2 13V4 Maple

*Cut 1" long to allow for registration holes.

3 2

i

^V/2"

^V/2"

^V/4" typ.

—^V/2" typ.

Notch hatched areas

13V4"

Half-size rail elevation

6

8

9

8

6

7

7

5

4

1

^V/2"

^V/2"

³/i6"plate registration hole

Half-size slat elevation

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