Woodworker's Journal 1992-16-6, страница 66
long hole to accept each one. Thread the inserts in place, then remove each one and set them aside for now. The inserts w ill be threaded back in after the posts have been tapered. New. cut the tapers on each post. If you have one. a table saw tapering jig will come in handy here. If not. lay out and mark the tapers on each leg. then hand plane the stock to the marked lines With the tapering completed, the post threaded inserts can be once again threaded in place. Make (he Kails Use the table saw and dado head, along w ith the rip fence, to cui the '/j in. b\ '/-• in. groove along the inside edge of each rail. As shown in ihe exploded view, the groove is located 'A in. from the top edge. Mark the centerline location of the rail threaded insert (H) on the end of each rail. Bore a /k diameter by 7* in. long hole to accept each one. It's important lor the insert holes to be square, so we used a doweling jig as a guide for the drill bii. Once the holes are drilled, the inserts can be threaded in place. Test assemble ihe rails lo the posts using the rail flathead machine screws and check for a snug fit in the post notches. Assemble the Headboard, Footboard and Posts Remove the machine screws from the posts, then final sand the headboard, footboard and posts, finishing with 220-grii sandpaper, lake spei. sal care to smooth llie band sawn edges of ihe headboard and footboard. Add a thin coal of glue to the mortises and tenons, then assemble and clamp. Set aside to drv Add tile Kails and Bottom Cut the bottom I ■ to si/e and check tor a good fit in the rail grooves. Final sand the bottom and rails, again finishing w ith 220-grit. Use glue to join the bottom to the rails, then before the glue sels. assemble the bottom/rail assembly to the posts using the rail machine screws. Make the Tester Frame You'll need about six feel ot ■ in. b\ in. stock to make the Bill of Materials (all dimensions actual) Part Description Size NO. Heq d. Bed Part Description Size Bed
Length incJwJes tenons Length incJwJes tenons Hardware/Valance Kits *"A hardware package containing four each (all are brass) of the rail threaded inserts, the rail flathead machine screws, the post threaded inserts and the post flathead machine screws is available from Aspen Kits. 6 Hilltop Drive. Old Saybrook, CT 06475; tel. (203) 388-6179. Specify Doll Bed Hardware Kit; price is $8.50 postpaid. "•A 6 ft. length of 3 in. wide valance material is available from Aspen Kits (address above). Specify Doll Bed Valance Kit; price is S13 postpaid. Both kits can be ordered for $19 postpaid. Add S2 per kit for orders shipped to Canada. two tesicr frame ends (Fi and the two tester frame sides (G). It's best lo lake measurements from ihe assembled bed in order lo get the actual length dimensions. Once cui lo length, use ihe lable saw and dado head lo cut ihe Vift in. by 7? in. half-lap joints on each end of ihe tester parts. Bore a V'" in. diameter hole in each half-lap for the four post machine screws (K). f inal sand the tester frame parts, then assemble lo the posls usina the screws. Finishin» t p For a finish, we applied two coats of Minwax Special Walnut. When dry. we added two coals of water-based polyurethane. Although the water-based polyurethane costs somewhat more, we like it because ii dries faster, doesn't require much sanding between coats, and easily cleans up with water. Next, use a sharp scissors to cut the foam mattress (Ml to length and w idth. Wrap the mattress with (he cover (N) and stitch the underside lo secure it in place. We used bedsheei material for the cover, but most any thin fabric will do. Now. to complete the project, add the valance (L) to the tester frame, using a few brass tacks lo secure it in place. w> Tht" WntKimirter's Jnum.il |
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