| Molly Brown Parlor Table: Lock Block and Finishing Touches |
From "Woodworking"
episode DIW-211 |
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To prevent the table from coming apart too easily, a locking center is added, and a finish is applied to protect and complement the walnut. Materials: 5" x 5" block of walnut
Small piece of walnut
Compass
Pencil
Screw
Woodworker's glue
Drill with small bit
Band saw
Sandpaper
Tack cloth
Satin polyurethane varnish, in desired shade
- To create locking block (figure A) for tabletop, first use compass to draw a 6-5/8" circle on the piece of walnut (figure B). Cut the circle using the band saw.
- Measure inner diameter of legs and transfer measurements to the circular piece. Cut arches along edges of circular piece (figure C).
- Glue the square and circular pieces together. Drill holes and add small screw through center of both pieces.
- Remove legs from the top and add the locking block to the center of the table. Screw into place (figure D).
- Add legs and lock them into place (figure E).
- Create a small shelf for lower leg area by cutting another circle. Measure the inner area between the legs and transfer measurement to the circle.
- Cut notches and fit shelf into place (figure F).
- Disassemble the table and sand the entire piece.
- Use a tack cloth to remove any dust, and apply two coats of satin polyurethane varnish. Allow finish to dry thoroughly between applications.
- Finally, assemble the finished, dried table. First expand legs and add shelf; then add top and lock into place.
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