Woodworker's Journal 1980-4-5, страница 32

Shop-Tips

A length of light linked chain can help make it easier to lay out large curves. With part requiring curve held in a vertical position, tack a small brad at each end of the intended curve. Hook the chain over each brad, allowing the chain to fall under its own weight to a smooth curve. Adjust chain location on brads until it produces the desired curve. Use a sharp pencil to mark a series of points along the chain, then cut to shape using points as a guide.

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Applying stain with a rag usually results in hands and fingernails that match the color of the wood you've just stained. Next time you have to stain, slip a plastic sandwich bag on your working hand. When the job's done, the bag can be tossed out and you won't be faced with a nasty clean-up job.

When splicing veneer, once gummed veneer tape or masking tape is applied, the joint fit-up is no longer visible. Should the veneer move as the tape is put on, you won't know it until the tape is removed - and then it's too late to correct. Clear cellophane tape lets you see and inspect the fit-up as the tape is applied, allowing for adjustments if necessary.

Although a perfectly flat surface is a valuable aid, particularly for inspecting, such flat surfaces are hard to come by in most workshops. The machined top surface of a table saw is good, but many times the saw blade cut-out or miter gauge slots get in the way. If you're in need of just such a surface, consider a piece of Vi" plate glass. It's reasonably economical, can be cut to most any size, and is about as flat a surface as most woodworkers re

quire. When ordering, be sure to have the glass shop remove all sharp edges.

Narrow strips of leather make interesting and rather unusual drawer pulls. Make the drawer slot by drilling repeated holes with a suitably sized drill bit, then clean out waste with a small file. The leather is doubled over, inserted through the slot and secured from the back with small screws.

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Paying top dollar for unusual plans or ideas for executive gifts, tasteful accessories, exquisite toys, models, novelties, etc. in wood. J. Neill Inc., 41 Ferris, Highland Park, MI 48203. PH (313)-868-9092.

WOODCARVERS PATTERNS: Three dimensional ducks (decoys), shorebirds, animals, fish, etc. S.A.S.E. to Long's "Easy" Patterns, Box 22155b, St. Louis, MO 63116.

SWING: Comfortable, Old Time Familv lawn swing. Detailed, illustrated plan with material list. Send $3.00 to: Edward G. Mason, P.O. Box 63, Oak Creek, W1 53154.

Make 6" and longer toy vehicles from scrap wood. Nine full size drawings. Send $2.00, Dept. WJ, Weekend Enterprises, 12342 La Barca, San Antonio, TX 78233.

CRAFTSMEN - show pride in your fine work. Personalize your pieces with engraved solid brass plates. Send $1.00 for 2 line sample plate. VB, Dept. WJ, 807 East Mountain View, CA 94040.

TOOL HANDLES - 10 patterns, $3.00 m.o., F.W. Smith, Box 412, --stline, OH 44827.

Make Wooden Toys for Christmas. Simple hand tool projects. Four complete plans -truck, bulldozer, train engine, car. Send $2.00 to Turner Toys, Rt. 1, Box 48, Colt, AR 72326.

CATALOG of wooden toy patterns, wooden toykits, and toymakers supplies. Send 75 cents to Toy Designs, P.O. Box 441-N, Newton, IA 50208.

SHARPENING STONES - Complete selection of genuine Arkansas oilstones, sharpening sticks, knives and other related items. Manufacturers prices - send $1.00 to Taylor Crafts Inc., 414-D Winona St., Hot Springs, AR 71901.

WOODWORKING BOOKS - hundreds of titles available. Send for free listing. Bark Service Co., P.O. Box 637, Troutman, NC 28166.

Build a beautiful, versatile, glass front cabinet 30" x 48" with these shop plans. Includes templates and notes. $6.00. Guaranteed. Four Seasons Woodworking, P.O. Box 637-Wl, Skyland, NC 28776.

WOODWORKERS Make Money when they learn from "The Woodworker's Money Book." Covers how to sell retail and wholesale, pricing, credit, labeling, much more. Plus directory to mail order sellers of tools, etc. Money-back guarantee. Mailed first class for $3.00. Inprint, Box 687, Farmingdale, NJ 07727.

GEARLESS CLOCKWORKS, wooden, complete plans, drawings, templates, $4.00, Candlepress, 1124-A NW 40 Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601.

Hard to find woodfinishing supplies our specialty. We have tung oil, aniline dye powders, shellac flakes, seedlac, waxes, chemical stains and more. Write for our free brochure and price list. Woodfinishing Enterprises, Box 10117, Milwaukee, WI 53210.

MAKE RESTORATIONS PERFECT! Find proper hardware, woods, veneers, canes, stained glass, tools, more! Descriptions, addresses of 237 catalogs of "hard to find" items in new booklet, "Hie Source" - $3.00. Guaranteed! Furniture Craft, Dept. WW10, P.O. Box 1193, Orange Park, FL 32073.

STAINLESS STEEL AND BRASS, Screws and bolts. Small quantities, free catalog. El wick, Dept. 387, 230 Woods Lane, Somerdale, NJ 08083.

CATALOG of Wooden Toy Truck Patterns. $1.00 refundable. Franks (WJ-5), 1202 S. Second, Booneville, MS 38829.

Walnut, Oak and Cherry are our specialties. Over 40 woods available, kiln dried. Also slabs for clocks and tables. Write Kountry Krafts, RR 1, Lake City, IA 51449.

CLOCK PLANS. Make beautiful, handcrafted clocks for gifts or profit. Six original clock plans $2.00. Kent Anderson, 219 Beedle Dr., Ames, IA 50010.

SECRET JEWELRY BOX only you can open. Ready-to-finish pine $7.95. Plans only $1.00. Candlepress, 1124 NW 40 Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601.

MILK STAIN - Dealers and finishers learn how to remove Milk Stain. Send $5.00 to Removall, P.O. Box 8, Cope, SC 29038.