Woodworker's Journal 1992-16-5, страница 61

area, then use the saber saw to cut out the opening. After sanding smooth, check the clock for a snug fit.

The clock retainer (MM) is added to keep curious fingers from pushing the clock out of the hole. Since our clock protruded out the back of the splashboard about 7'* tn.. a relief area had lo be cut A sharp chisel cut the relief area in short order.

The knob pegs (EE) can be turned lo the dimensions shown, or you can use toy wheel pegs which are sold by most of the woodworking mail-order outfits,

Mark the location of the knob holes on ihe back side of the hacksplash. At the marked points, counlerbore a 7i in. diameter b> 'A in. deep hole to accept the head of the knob peg. Now. centered on each counterbore. drill a '/-» in. diameter through hole for the shank of ihe knob peg.

To make the four knobs (FF). you'll need a piece of stock measuring ^l/i in. thick by 2 in. wide by about 10 in. long. Mark a lengthwise centerline on one side of the stock, then use the compass to scribe four 1³A in. diameter circles along the centerline. Now. use the table saw and dado head to cut a 'A in. wide by '/•» in. deep lengthwise groove down the

center of one side. Then, ai the center-point of each scribed circle, bore a 'A in. diameter through hole. To complete the knobs, cut out the scribed circle w ith a hand or saber saw. and sand smooth.

Next, cut the four knob handles (GG) to shape and glue them into the knob grooves. Sand thoroughly and. for now. set them aside.

Bars and Burners

Make the six pull/towel bar ends (Z) as shown. You'll need lo bore a /k in. dia. b\ 7* in. deep hole in each one lo accept

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the pull/towel bar (AA). The bars are made from /» in. dia. dowel stoik cut 12 in. lengths. Give the paris a thorough sanding, but don't mount them yci.

With a compass, scribe the small burners (CC) and the large burners i|)l)i on a piece of 7* in. thick liardboard. Cut them to shape w nil the band or saber saw and sand smooth.

Sand and Finish

Use Ihe router and a '/< in. radius bearing ituided round-over bit to round all ihe exposed edges, ihen give the entire case and all the various components a final sanding with 220-gril sandpaper.

As shown in the photo, the playcenter has both stained and painted surfaces. (Note that the pull/towel bars on the door and drawer are painted, while the one on the side of the case is stained.) It's best to do all the staining first.

For a stain, we applied two coats of Minwax Puritan Pine Wood Finish, allowing the first coat to dry overnight before adding ihe second coat. Two coats of a clear water-based polyure-thane provided the final finish.

A coat of primer was applied to all the surfaces lo be painted, then we brushed on two coats of enamel paint (almond colored) to the top, hacksplash. door ami drawer. Following that we added two coats of satin black latex paitu to the kickpiate. knobs and burners.

Final Details

Ihe hacksplash can now be attached to the back edge of the top with six 1 7- in-by no. X flathead wood screws. When it is secured, insert ihe clock and attach ihe clock retainer with four small screws.

Add ihe pull/towel bars and ends to the diHir. drawer and left side of the ease as shown. A pair of 2 in. long by no 8 wood screws in each end will provide plenty of strength.

Apply a coat of glue to the knob holes, then assemble the knob pegs to the knobs as shown in the exploded view. Be sure to wipe away any excess glue, otherwise the knobs won't turn.

Nexl, add the Plexiglas door window. The Plexiglas is secured by ihe four retainers which are lacked in place with several small brads. To avoid splitting the reiainers. be sure lo predrill each of the brad holes.

Attach the hinges ill) and assemble the door to the case. Check the fit. then add the di>or slop i BB) and the magnetic catch (HH>.

Use the two locking nuls supplied with the faucet to secure it to the lop. Finally, use contact cement lo glue the four burners in place. The cement will adhere better if some of the paint under each burner is scraped away to expose bare wood. Finally, lo complete the project, drop the sink in place and add the drawer.

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