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Plate Rack: Finishing From "Woodworking" episode DIW-208

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Although arts and crafts pieces traditionally have dark stains, select a stain that you find attractive and that will work with the pieces surrounding the plate rack. The dark walnut stain chosen by host Bruce Johnson works well with his other antique and reproduction craftsman pieces. Figure A Figure B

After dry-fitting all shelf pieces, it's time to add the finishing touches.

The Arts and Crafts Plate Rack pattern in Bruce Johnson's demonstration was featured in the Summer 1998 issue of American Woodworker magazine. For ordering information, go to the Resources list below and click on "Arts and Crafts Plate Rack."

Materials:

Screws
Screwdriver
Dark stain
Paper towels
Dark paste wax

1. Countersink a brass screw to secure bottom shelf to back.

2. Place shelf upright and add screws on back side. Drill pilot hole in back side to go through bracket (figure A). In addition, countersink screws to secure posts to back piece. Add one screw at the junction of the post and each board.

3. Start applying stain on back side to test color results. (Johnson chose a walnut stain for his piece to maintain the authentically dark arts and crafts look).

4. Use paper towel to apply stain (figure B), rubbing in a circular motion (against the grain) for good coverage. Use dry edge of paper towel to remove excess.

5. When dry, use dark paste wax for protection, and buff to a subtle sheen.

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RESOURCES :
Building Arts and Crafts Furniture: 25 Authentic Projects
Model: 0806994185
Author: Paul Kemner

Classic Arts and Crafts Furniture You Can Build
Model: 1558704906
Author: Andy Schultz

Arts and Crafts Woodworking Projects: 11 New Designs in the Stickley Tradition
Model: 0811726622
Author: Robert E. Belke

Arts and Crafts Furniture: Projects You Can Build for the Home
Model: 094193649X
Author: Blair Howard

In the Craftsman Style: Building Furniture Inspired by the Arts and Crafts Tradition
Author: Editors of Fine Woodworking
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 1561583987
Order this title from Amazon.com.

Authentic Arts and Crafts Furniture Projects
Model: 1558705686
Author: Popular Woodworking Magazine

American Woodworker Magazine
American Woodworker
Website: www.americanwoodworker.com

Arts and Crafts Plate Rack plan/pattern
The Arts and Crafts Plate Rack in Bruce Johnson's demonstration was featured in the Summer 1998 issue of American Woodworker magazine.

Back issues are available for $5 each. Photocopies of past articles are available for $3 each.

For either, write or call (8 am to 5 pm CST, M-F):
American Woodworker Reprint Center
Box 83695
Stillwater, MN 55083-0695
(715) 247-5060
American Woodworker
Website: www.americanwoodworker.com