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small natural-bristle brush and a rag. After the shellac dried, I applied two coats of spray lacquer that has a satin sheen. After the finish cured, I rubbed it out with a plain brown paper bag. The knob is a simple 25mm knob from Lee Valley Tools (item #01A0525, $1.75. 800-871-8158 or leevalley.com). When complete, the table is quite a spicy charmer. If you want the complete effect in your home, send me an e-mail for a recipe for duck etouffee (or check out the Popular Woodworking blog). PW Having the shape of the apron marked on both the inside Here you can see how the inside of the table works: corner blocks reinforce the aprons, a web and outside of the work helps keep the blade square frame supports the drawer and a drawer kick stops the drawer from drooping. The only thing through the cut. missing is the drawer runners to guide the sides of the drawer. Those come later. The two quick-release clamps hold the drawer in position as I glue and clamp the drawer runners to the web frame. Just be careful not to use too much glue. It would be unfortunate to glue the drawer into the case by accident. When you glue up the base, the extra waste you left on the aprons comes in handy. Though most authorities on joinery will tell you not to bother gluing the end-grain shoulder area at the bottom of the apron, I think it's essential here. You want all the help you can get when you cut the waste away, and modern PVAs do a better job of gluing end grain than most people realize. I glued in the backing blocks with spring clamps. One clamp pressed the block to the apron; the other clamp pulled the block against the leg. Here I'm removing the clamps after the glue has dried. With the clamps off, mark the final shape of the apron on the inside as shown. I cut my dovetails by hand. Generally, I have always struggled with the router jigs used to cut dovetails. For me, the hand cutting is something I've done for a long time and am comfortable with. I like to cut my tails so they have a tight opening. I think it lends an old-school look. These tails have 3/i6" between them. popularwoodworking.com 31 |
