Woodworker's Journal 1993-17-4, страница 48

Aerobic

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The Aerobic Step can be used at three different heights. It is shown here in its highest position

Unless you live in total isolation, you've probably noticed that there's been an explosion of exercise de\ ices, marketed everywhere from magazine pages to television "infomercials." One of the more popular of these exercise items is the aerobic step. They're made in every material imaginable, from plastics to composites, w ith prices as high as over one hundred dollars for some models.

You may not see our Aerobic Step on TV. but it's got all the bells and whistles of the more expensive models, from full adjustability to a slip-free surface. As the photos show, the unit can be used in any of three heights. With the feet removed, the step's height is at its lowest setting of 4 in. Place the feet in their pockets as shown in the Side View illustration, and the step height is 6 in., or reposition the feet on end to raise the height to the maximum S in, position. Plus, we've included a clever carry handle, so you can easily tote it to and from exercise class, or just to make it easier to carry around the house. Finally.

we've added a no-slip surface, for maximum traction as you use the step.

t ut Parts To Si/.e

Cut the top <A) to size, clip the corners as shown, and use a 7* in. radius roundover bit to round the lop edges. Cut the four crosspieces(B), and lay out and establish the 7: in. relief cut in the bottom edge of each crosspiece. Then cut the foot blocks (C). foot index blocks (Di. and mourning blocks (1£). The easiest way to make the foot blocks is lo set up slops on your table saw. make the cuts establishing ihe sides of each notch, and then make a series of cuts toclean up most of the remaining stock. Use a tile to smooth the bottom of each notch, then use a 7k in. diameter brad-point or Forstner bil in the drill press to establish the 7it> in. deep pockets lor the rubber feel (H). Setting up a fence on your drill press, w iih a stop located on the fence 27a in. from the bit center, will make an easy job of

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