Top Frame Detaih. Add glue to ihe mortises and tenons, and assemble the four parts. Make sure ihe frame is square and flat before setting it aside to dry.
Now, using a rabbeting bit in the router, cut the 'A in. wide by 7h in. long tenon aeross each end of the frame. To
do this, make a 'A in. by Vs in. cut from one side, then flip the stock and make the same cut on the other side, completing the tenon.
To complete the top frame, use the router to cut the 74 in. deep by Vi in. w ide dado in the center of the front and back parts (see Divider Notch Detail).
Assemble the Case Begin assembly of the case by using glue and flathead wood screws to join the divider lo the bottom. Add Ihe lop frame to ihe di\ ider in ihe same manner. Now. assemble ihe two side frames. Use bar or pipe clamps 10 apply pressure lo the glue joints. Make sure ihe case is square, then set ii aside to dry.
Make the Back
Measure the opening for ihe back (N). then cut it to size from 74 in. plywood. Scribe the curve along the bottom edge (see Exploded View) and use a band saw or saber saw lo cut it out. Sand ihe saw n edge, then secure the back in place wiih glue and several brads along each edge.
Once dry. slide the fixed shelf in from the front. A few spots of glue arc all that you will need lo secure il in place.
Also, al this time, bore several 5/<:> in. diameter holes in the top frame (see exploded view). Later, you'll drive M/j in. long by no. 8 flathead wood screws
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Bill of Materials |
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Req d. |
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Case |
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Top |
3/4x19x39 |
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A |
Side Front Stile |
3ia x 2V< x 47'A |
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V |
Top Front Edging 3/< x 1V2 x 40Vs |
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Side Back Stile |
3/4x3x47V4 |
2 |
W |
Top End Edging 3/4 x 1'/? x 193/* |
2 |
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Side Center Stile |
3m x 2 x 37* |
2 |
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Small Door (2 req d) |
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0 |
Side Top Rail |
a/4 x 3 x 133/4* |
2 |
X |
End Stile |
3/4 x 3 x 17'ft |
2 |
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Side Bottom Rail |
3/4X6X133/O* |
2 |
V |
Center Stile |
3/4 X 2 X 125/4* |
1 |
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Side Panel |
V4X6V4X37 |
4 |
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Rail |
3/4 x 3 x 10V |
2 |
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Divider |
3/4X 18x40 |
1 |
AA |
Panel |
74 X 45/n x 12V4 |
2 |
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Bottom |
x 18 x 38 |
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Large Door (1 req d) |
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Fixed Shelf |
3/4 x 18 X 187/s |
1 |
BB |
End Stile |
3/4 x 3 x 37V4 |
2 |
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Adjustable Shelf |
3MX17X18'/4 |
4 |
CC |
Center Stile |
3/4 x 2 x 32* |
1 |
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Adjustable Shelf Edging |
3/4 X 1V2 X I8V4 |
4 |
DD |
Rail |
3/4 x 3 X 10V2* |
2 |
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Top Frame Front/Back |
3A X 4 x 38Vj * |
2 |
EE |
Panel |
'/< x 4Va x 32 |
2 |
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Top Frame End |
3/(x4* 103/4* |
2 |
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Back |
V* x 38 Vi x 47'/i |
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Hardware** |
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Front Facing End Stile |
3/4 x 3 x 47V4 |
2 |
FF |
Hinge |
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Front Facing Center Stile |
3/4 x 3 x 36 Vz |
1 |
6G |
Left Hand Latch w/catch |
2 |
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Front Facing Top/Bottom Rails |
3/4 x 3 x 33 |
2 |
HH |
Rigtit Hand Latch w/catch |
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Front Facing Center Rail |
3/4x3x15 |
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II |
Nameplate |
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Plinth |
17b x 23/4 x 6 |
2 |
JJ |
Brass Shell Pins/Sleeves |
16 |
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Apron |
3/4 x 3Vz x 33 |
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KK |
Nylon Glides |
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*" Hardware included in kit (see Kit Source) |
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KIT SOURCE |
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A complete hardware kit including 6 hinges, 2 left hand latches, 1 right hand latch, 1 nameplate, 16 shelf pins with |
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sleeves, and 4 glides is available from Aspen Kits, 6 Hilltop Drive, Old Saybrook, CT 06475: tel. (203) 388-6179. Specify |
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Icebox Hardware Kit: price is S66.95 postpaid. Check or money order only please; Canadian orders $68.95 (U.S. funds). |
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