Woodworker's Journal 1982-6-1, страница 22

Woodworker

weight easel can be buil! by Jevoting just a few evening in

wejght to a minimum, this one's made from'Vpinc but it harfwood! Oak would b^an excellent choice?05' ab°U'

The back leg (A) is made from '/• inch (actual) by S'/i inch wide by 72 inch long stock. Choose a picce that's free of any large knots that can reduce strength.

The front leg (B) is cut to Y> xSVt x 71. A V. inch deep by jtmchwidehaJfjlap is cut to accept part C. The half-lap can

^Makethe foot (C) from >/. x 5 x 24 stock. A '/. inch deep the curves' is not Vtlca"'. Makff Mrdboad template of one-half of the foot and transfer the shape to the stock, then nip^lhe template over to mark the other side. Cut to shape

Cut part D (•/. x 2 x 20). part E(K x4x 20), part F (l'/i x 1 Vi x S'/i), part G (V. x 1 Vi x 8'/i). part H (1 '/i x 1V, x 9). and part I(».xl'/u 9). Note that the lower edge of part H is tapered to add holding strength to the upper clamp. Assemble as shown. Parts D. E. and F are secured with glue. A pair of 2 inch butt hinges joins the two legs. A short chain is also added. Final finish consists of two coats of polyure-

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