Woodworker's Journal 1981-5-6, страница 27

Although it's an easy lathe project, this inkwell styled pencil holder can make a well-received gift or a nice addition to your desk. It's turned from a solid block of 3 inch square by 3'/2 inch long mahogany. Secure the block to a turning plate using screws or by gluing it to a scrap block with newspaper between. After turning and sanding, a 1 Vi" spade bit will bore the 2Vi" deep hole. It's finished with brown mahogany paste filler mixed with Minwax Jacobean stain. Two coats of satin polyurethane varnish were applied, then a piece of green felt was glued to the bottom, completing the project. Most hobby shops will carry felt.

Mahogany Inkwell Pencil Holder

Mahogany Corner Shelf

Those who like jigsaw work will find this an enjoyable project. It can be made from Vi" thick solid mahogany, as this antique original is, or from Vi" mahogany plywood. Most any other hardwood plywood is also suitable.

If you plan to use solid stock, you'll have to reduce thicker stock to the Vi" dimension. A power planer can do this, but a sharp hand plane, and a little patience, will do just as well. There's also another option; you can mail-order Vi" thick solid mahogany (or plywood) from Constantine, 2050 Eastchester Rd., Bronx, NY 10461.

Before cutting parts to size, note that one side measures "IV*", the other 8". Use glue and finishing nails to join. When finishing, if plywood is used, it's best to stain all edge grain so the laminations are less likely to show. Final finish with two coats polyurethane.