Woodworker's Journal Television-Stand, страница 4

Television Stand Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Edge-joint enough stock to achieve the required widths for the sides (A), top (B), and bottom (C).

2. Joint edges and glue up the required width.

3. Trim parts A, B, and C to size.

4. Lay out the cuts to be made on the inside faces of the sides (A). NOTE: The plywood back (D), which is glued into a dado all around, gives the piece considerable strength, and also means that there will be a left and a right side for parts A. Don't make them both the same or you'll be losing the money you saved by buying common lumber.

5. Equip the router with a sharp carbide 3/4" dado bit to begin making the 3/8" deep x 3/4" wide groove.

6. Use an edge guide to control the placement of the bit, or clamp a straight edge at the appropriate distance from the cut.

7. Lower the bit slowly in to the stock to start the cut.

8. Run the bit to the end of the cut, then back the router up slightly and let the bit stop before lifting the router. NOTE: The sharp carbide bit will be able to remove all the material in one pass if driven by a one horsepower or larger motor. If you use a smaller machine make the cuts in two or more passes.

9. Use a 1/4" straight bit for the back (D) and run the groove into the grooves already made for the top and bottom.

10. Use the same setup to groove top surface of the bottom.

11. Change the setting on the edge guide to make the groove in the underside of the top, which is 1/2" closer to the edge than it is on the sides.

12. Use a 3/8" radius rounding-over bit to round over the edges.

13. Cut the back (D) to size.

14. Cut the base piece (E).

15. Sand all pieces cut thus far.

16. Glue up the sides (A), the top (B), the bottom (C) and the back (D).

17. Clamp and let dry overnight.

18. Glue the base piece (E) in place.

19. Measure the carcass to make sure everything is in order to make the drawer.

20. Cut the drawer bottom (K) to length and width.

21. Use a rabbet and dado joint to groove all around the inside on the drawer bottom (K).