Woodworker's Journal 1985-9-3, страница 41

THE GIFT SHOP

-Easy-To-Make Gift Projects-

Sometimes the best projects are those that you can complete in an hour or so on a rainy afternoon. This Colonial style wall sconce is the perfect project for such a day.

During the Colonial period a wall sconce usually held a candle or oil lamp. Today, however, it often serves as an attractive display area, a curio shelf, or even a plant holder. The sconce features simple butt joint construction, and can be built from any

hard or soft wood.

Begin by cutting to length and width the back (A), the base (B), and the two sides (C). Next scribe the radius in the base and then, referring to the grid patterns, lay out the curved profiles in the back and the two sides. These shapes are all cut with the band or saber saw and then sanded smooth.

To assemble, first glue the sides to the back. Then, as illustrated, drill a

pair of slotted holes in the base to allow for wood movement in the sides, Countersink the two screws so their heads are flush. Drill for and countersink the three remaining screws and drill a single hole in the back for mounting to the wall.

Final sand and stain if desired. Several coats of tung oil finish will highlight grain patterns and help protect the wood.

Colonial Wall Sconce