Woodworker's Journal 1986-10-4, страница 29

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Display Cabinet

Fine collectibles require an attractive display area. This contemporary cabinet, in solid cherry, provides a dust-free environment with adjustable glass shelves.

Begin by cutting the % in. thick sides (A) and end shelves (B). Next, select your largest straight cutter and use the router and edge-guide to cut the 'A in. by 1 in. rabbet in the shelves and sides that will accept the back. The shelf rabbets are full length, but the ends of the side rabbets must be squared by hand with a chisel. Now, referring to the Special Techniques article beginning on page 20, cut the Vz in. sliding dovetail joint that is used to join the sides and shelves (see sliding dovetail joint detail). Note that both the sliding dovetail and the groove are stopped % in. from the front edge of the cabinet carcase.

Make the % in. thick filler pieces (C), locate and drill the % in. diameter by 'A in. deep shelf support pin holes, and cut off the top and bottom corners of the sides at a 30 degree angle

as shown in the side view. Shelf support pins are available at most hardware stores. Cut the plywood back to size from Vt in. thick cherry plywood, then dry assemble the carcase to check for proper fit. Keep the good side of the cherry ply facing front. If all is well, glue and assemble the carcase. Work quickly when sliding the dovetail shelves into the sides, lest the glue starts to swell the wood and the shelves bind part way in. Also, make the hanger (parts J), and glue the upper hanger piece to the plywood back, as shown in the hanger detail.

To construct the cherry doors, first miter the ends of parts D and E to establish their length. Next, with a ^lA in. straight bit in the router table raised to a in. height, and with a stop and the fence in place to assure a % in.

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