Woodworker's Journal 1986-10-4, страница 13
However, in order to provide you with a variety of potentially successful ideas, we went over our back issue listings and pulled out a sampling of those projects which reader response had indicated were especially well liked. Most of these projects were selected specifically because readers had written in and said they made and sold many of each. The nine projects in the following list are available in back issues. Ordering information can be found on page 24. Be sure to specify both the project and the back issue. Nov-Dec '80 (Vol. 4 No. 6) Grain Scoop Jul-Aug '82 (Vol. 6 No. 4) Toy Jeep Jan-Feb '84 (Vol. 8 No. 1) Veneer Bracelets Mar-Apr '85 (Vol. 9 No. 2) Windspinner, Chinese Puzzie May-Jun '85 (Vol. 9 No. 3) Colonial Wall Sconce, Card Box Jul-Aug '85 {Vol. 9 No. 4) Stamp Dispenser Jan-Feb '86 (Vol, 10 No. 1) Valentine Box The projects listed above cover a wide range and all are relatively easy to make. Although some require more handwork, sanding, finishing and attention to detail than others, keep in mind that it is often the attention to the small details, and the addition of a "personal touch" that makes one item preferable to another in a potential buyer's eyes. Before starting any project, plan everything. Since every additional woodworking operation adds time (and time is money), keep steps to a bare minimum. If the project can be built from standard thickness materia) and commonly available board widths, then you can often eliminate thickness planing, ripping, jointing and edge-gluing. With this thought in mind, we often design easy-to-build pine projects around common 1 x 4, 1 x 6, 1 x 8, 1 x 10, and 1 x 12 pine stock. Of course, the plan must be developed with respect to the actual dimensions which, for a 1 x 6, are % in. thick by S'A in. wide; for a 1 x 8, they're % in. thick by TA in. wide, etc. When multiple parts must be band sawed from a single board, lay out carefully to make maximum use of the stock with minimum waste. Everytime you must stop to relocate There are three important elements to consider in determining what an ideal production-for-profit project will be: Cost, time, and marketability. the table saw fence, reset the dado head, or change from the dado back to a regular blade, more time is involved. Coordinate all operations for the most economical use of both material and time. Whenever possible, utilize jigs, templates, forms, power tools and accessories to speed repetitive tasks and eliminate unnecessary handwork. Instead of rounding over edges by hand, for instance, use a bearing-guided round over bit. Where a band sawed form might require extensive hand sanding to remove band saw marks, use a template and the router instead to clean up the edges. It might take a little longer at first to make the template, but by the time you have completed the twentieth piece, chances are you will have saved hours overall. Be creative, innovative, and don't be afraid to try something different. Good luck, and happy (and profitable) woodworking! Wv,j J uly/August 1986 Distinguish Your Fine Workmanship With Your Own, Personal BRANDING IRO For Hard and Soft Wood Available with your * Initials » Name—w/wo Address * Logo * Choice of Wording Changeable date available for most units GUARANTEED • Fast healing • Easy to use • Choice of sizes • Most Orders shipped in 1 week Call or write tor free brochure NOVA TOOL CO. 4533 Colfax Circle, Dept. 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