Woodworker's Journal 1982-6-6, страница 21
presents a more resolved and visually satisfying effect (Fig. 3B). If you do not feel that this difference is worth being concerned about, go ahead and space your joints as in Fig. 3A. The townspeople will not come carrying torches to burn down your shop and drive you out of town. If you wish to strive for perfection and cut nicely balanced box joints, the easiest approach is to start with boards a bit wider than the finish width. Using V» inch pins and a 2Vi inch finish width as an example, lay out full width pins and three slots (Fig. 4A). Do the same for the mating board except that you start with a slot instead of a pin (Fig. 4B). After the boards are slotted with the table saw and jig, you can rip 1/16 inch off each edge of both boards to get your finish width of 2lA inches. What you'll also get is a nice looking joint with thinner, but equal pins at both ends (Fig. 4C). _2>£ fmish loipth , actual dipth iU S't STARrwcm A PIN r Slsfrr u*TH a FlMISH WIDTH 2 Rip /Corr Rip em2ugh off both ec6es "ti> <se.t e/od Pins amd achieve Rwish width PipYfa" RiPXfc'crF RG.4- Ge-rriN& A sal.AMCED J^INT & raPPINGfFF EXTRA U*DTH FR!?M EACH EC&E. . In actual practice you won't have to actually lay out the pins and slots. Just start with a wider board, cut more pins than you need leaving the last pin wide (instead of ending with a partial slot), then trim both edges for the best balance. Sometimes trimming the pins at each end would result in two very thin (continued on next page) New Plans for Wooden Animals Extensive catalogue of: * Detailed plans for toys: animals, cars, trains and more. Animals feature interlocking construction—some are banks, card and pencil holders. * Also shown are wooden wheels and parts in stock ready for delivery. ltt-page catalogue (a $1.00. from: Wood & Wheels P.O. Box 435-H Alanson,MI 49700 \[he"By-Line iranding GUARANTEED Irand your name on Furniture, Toys, Leather, etc. FREE BROCHURE NOVA TOOL CO. P.O. Box 29341 Lincoln, NE 68529 SPLINTER^ EMOVER P' I REMOVE SPLINTERS FAST! Surgical I steel tweezer for easy safe splinter I removal. Great for metal, glass, thorns, I ingrown hairs. Useful tool for model makers & electronic buffs. / Call toll free! 1 800 645 3340 In N Y. call: 516 944 9753 or send check. Visa or Mastercard holder name, no., 8i exp. date, to: Tweezerman West Shore Rd., P.O. Box 761B Port Washington. " '6.95 for same model NY 11050 s made in Pakistan. 0 / , 9.95- includes shipping How To Demand Quality! Build your own Rolltop Breadbox Enjoy outstanding value, exacting quality, and pride of ownership. Made of unfinished pine, kit includes all hardware, glue, and easy instructions. Measures 12* d x II' w X lO'/i" h. Satisfaction Guaranteed. A25C60-PB $29.95 poslage paid □ Send FREE Color Kit Catalog. Name__ Address___zip _ City_State_ Woodcraft Suppl, Corp., Ilepl. KWJ112, 4] Miami, A,e.. ^ P.O. Box 4000. Woburn. MA 01888 —BUILD THIS— CLASSIC CLOCK ...It's Easier Than You Think With These Plans Finally... Detailed plans, photo illustrations and complete instructions for this elegant grandfather clock. Here's a unique design that reflects your good taste, expressed in classic elegance. This style represents a breakaway from traditional clocks, kits and plans presently being offered. Source list furnished includes suppliers of clock movement, trim moldings, etc. For set of plans: Send $9.50 to: BAGNALL PUBLISHING CO. 81 Van Ripper Lane, Orinda, CA 94563 NAIL SPINNER DRIVES FINISHING NAILS WITHOUT SPLITTING WOOD l\ jf / Drives 4d, 6d, 8d. and ]0d finishing ^ nails into hardwood trim paneling, furniture and cabinetry. No pre-drilling needed. The nail enters the wood cleanly and straight without cracking your work. It stops less than 1 " from the surface. Finish with a nail-set. '/4 " shank. Instructions included. TOLL FREE 1-800-343-6130 PRINCETON" P.O. Box 276-18, Princeton, MA 01541 Gentlemen: Please send _ Nail Spinners $5.95 ea. Plus $1.95 shipping & handling □ Enclosed $ 1 for Catalog. Free with Order. Mame__ Address__ City_ State_Zip _ |
