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Chessboard • Bead-Front Bookcase • Card Case • Candle Centerpiece
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A
while back, we puttogether a list of
CHESSBOARD.
Speaking of veneer, be
sure to check out the chessboard on
page 6. This heirloom project has a
veneered frame that surrounds a
raised playing field made up of con-
trasting maple and walnut tiles. Be
sure to take a look at our simple solu-
tion for cutting the tiles accurately.
BEAD· fRONT BOOKCASE.
Finally, there's
a small bookcase that features frame
and panel construction, beaded
edges, and two drawers. I know it
sounds like a long involved project.
But don't let the details fool you. With
its simple, straightforward design, you
can build the project in a weekend or
two - just in time for the holidays.
Graphic Intern
projects thatwe were considering
for this special holiday "gift" issue.
Several projects grabbed my attention
right away. They are quick to build
(always a plus as the holidays
approach). But more importantly, each
one offers an interesting woodwork-
ing challenge along with some unique
design features.
CENTERPIECE.
The candle holder cen-
terpiece that begins on page 26 is a
good example. Ifs made up of nine
small blocks that sit on a wood base.
Each block is drilled to hold a tealight
candle. By cutting the blocks to differ-
ent lengths, you can vary the height
and create different looks for the cen-
terpiece. Ifs a perfect
gift
that can be
built in an evening.
fLlp·L1D CARD CASE.
Another small pro-
ject that makes a great
gift
and can be
completed quickly is the card case
shown on page 32. This case features
an unusual flip-lid design, and ifs
decked out with fancy veneer.
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CONTENTS
Features
Chessboard
:
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Hardwood squares and a veneered frame make for an elegant pro-
ject that's sure to become a family heirloom.
And
whether chess
or
checkers is your game, the divided drawer under the board holds
everything you'll
need
for your
next
match.
Veneering Basics 14
Want to "dress up" a woodworking project? Try veneering. We'll
walk you through the basics (and more) step-by-step.
Bead-Front Bookcase 20
We'll show you how to build this small bookcase
in
a few days.
The joinery is simple. The drawers are straightforward.
And
all
the bead molding is
made
with a
single
router bit.
Candle Centerpiece 26
If you would like a unique gift
to
build this holiday season, take a
look at this centerpiece. It's
one
project you won't be burning the
midnight oil to complete.
Bead..Front Bookcase
page
20
Candle
Centerpiece
page
26
Top Ten Router Tips 28
Fast, accurate setups, trimming plywood edging quickly, routing
without chipout
-
just a few of the shop-tested tips that will come
in
handy when building your
next
project.
Flip-lid Card Case 32
Any way you look at it, this flip-lid case is a good deal. It features
veneered faces, a shop-made hinge, and a magnetic catch. Plus,
you'll be able
to
build it
in no time.
Flip..
Lid Card Case
page 32
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Featherboards for Coves
I thought your article on
cove cutting that appeared
in issue No. 129 of
Woodsmith
was well done.
Like you, I also use two
fences when setting up to
cut a cove on the table
saw. But I added a modi-
fication to my fences to
make them safer, as well
as improve the quality of
the finished cove molding.
I simply mounted a
featherboard to each
fence to hold the stock
down firmly against the
saw table, see photo.
I started by making the
fences. These are just two
pieces of
%"
plywood,
about 5" wide.
(I
used a
couple of scraps left over
from a previous
project.)
Making the
fences this wide
gives you plenty
of room for
clamping them
down to the
table saw. It also
provides a wider
base of support,
making the
featherboards
more stable.
Next, I made a couple
of mounting blocks for
the featherboards. These
are just two pieces of
"two-by" stock, about
8"
long. Holes are drilled
through each mounting
block to match the slots
in the featherboards.
Then the blocks are sim-
ply screwed to the fences
flush with the edges, as
shown below in Fig. 1.
I found it convenient to
use plastic featherboards.
They simply mount to the
blockwith machine screws
and threaded knobs.
With the featherboards
in place, the depth of the
cove is more consistent,
and I can keep my hands
further away from the
blade (Fig.
2).
Donald Peck
Warren, New Jersey
a.
CROSS
SECTION
#8
x
1l4"
Fh woodscrew
NOTE: Position
featherboards
in front
of
blade
Rolling a Tenon
Some time ago, I was mak-
ing a project that called for
a round tenon on the end
of a square piece of stock.
In order to create this
tenon, I came up with this
simple method.
I simply slipped the
workpiece into a piece of
PVC
pipe.
(A
cardboard
tube would also work.)
Then I rolled the work-
piece while making repeat
passes over a dado blade,
nibbling away the waste
until I had a round tenon.
Henry Roelofs
Torrington, Connecticut
Installing Hanger Bolts
I use hanger bolts for a lot screwed in place, I simply
of my woodworking proj- remove the nut.
ects. (These "bolts" have
Henry Ellis
wood threads on one end
Melbourne, Florida
• A
piece of
pvc
pipe can be used
with a table saw
to
create a round
tenon
on
square
or
rectangular stock.
and machine screw threads
on the other.) The trick is
inserting them into the
workpiece without damag-
ing the machine threads.
I just place an acorn nut
onto the end of the hanger
bolt. This allows me to use
a socket wrench to install
the hanger bolt. Once it's
Acorn
nut
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Woodsmith
No. 132
Flush Trim Jig
Recently I was building a
bookcase with several
shelves. The shelves were
all made out of plywood.
But to conceal the front
edge of the plywood, I
glued a hardwood strip
onto each shelf.
The problem came
when I tried to trim the
edging flush with the shelf
using my router and a
flush trim bit. Because
each shelf was only
%"
wide, there wasn't a wide
enough surface for my
router to ride on. So I
came up with a quick jig.
This jig is really just a
narrow "shelf' that
clamps to the side of your
workpiece and provides a
wide, flat support surface
for the router base.
To make the
jig, I glued and
screwed two
pieces of
%"
ply-
wood together to
create an "L"
shape, as you can
see in the draw-
ing at left. A small
support bracket
is then screwed
to each end.
Before using
the jig, a shallow
NOTE:
Cut notch
after assembly
notch is cut in the front
edge to create clearance
for the edging that will be
trimmed. This notch can
be cut on a table saw. Gust
make sure you don't cut
through the screws.)
To use the jig, just
clamp it to the side of the
workpiece, flush with the
front of the edging, see
photo above.
3%"
Jerry Pasley
Olive Branch, Mississippi
Ripping a Straight Edge
I often use a lot of small need to rip a straight edge
pieces of lumber cut from on one side. Since I don't
shortlogs or branches that have a table saw, I've
I obtain from the woods come up with a handy way
near my house. of ripping a straight edge
After sawing the log up using my band saw.
and drying the boards, I
out of hardwood to fit
in the miter gauge
slot of my band saw.
It
needs to be the
same width as the
miter gauge slot but
not as deep.
Then I screw the
runner to the bottom
side of the board I
want to trim, just like
you see in Fig.
1.
(If
you don't want to
drive screws into the
board, you can also attach
the runner with double-
sided tape.)
The runner guides the
Rip straight
edge on
band saw
I first make a runner
NOTE:
Size
runner
to
fit miter
gauge slot
board along a straight
path as I push it through
the saw (Fig. 2). This
gives me a straight edge.
James Reszler
Fort Wayne, Indiana
SUBMIT YOUR TIPS
"
Saw Blade Protector
Here's an easy way to pro-
tect the teeth of my hand-
saws from accidental
damage. (It also works well
to prevent any scrapes or
cuts while handling a saw.)
I simply cut a length
of foam pipe insulation
(available at hardware
stores or home centers)
and place the insulation
over the edge of the
saw blade. Pipe insula-
tion is inexpensive and
lasts a long time.
Harvey Wise
Arleta, California
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