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Oak Step Ladder -- Finishing Touches From "Wood Works" episode WWK-205

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This contemporary oak step-ladder is sturdy and functional as well as visually attractive. The tung oil finish brings out the ray-fleck pattern of the quarter-sawn oak and enhances the accents of the ebony tenons and rosewood trim. Figure A Figure B Figure C Figure D

With the glue-up complete, the finishing touches for the oak step ladder include creating and installing the decorative ebony accents covering the screws, and applying a wood finish.

Materials:

Ebony stock for accent pieces
Disc sander
Band saw
Woodworker's glue
Tung oil finish
Paint brushes
Rags

Note: Cut sizes may vary. For exact measurements, please contact David Marks through his Web site -- information below under Resources.

Safety Alert: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses when working with power-tools, saws, drills, routers, etc.

Safety Alert: Always wear protective gloves when working with wood stains and solvents.



Steps:

• To create the ebony accents, mill up some ebony stock to 3/8-inch square, and bevel the edges using a disc sander (figure A). It's a good idea to use a jig to help hold the small pieces of stock at the proper angle for accurate bevels.
  
  
  
  
• Once the ebony is beveled, use the band saw to cut 12 pieces to length (figure B)
  
  
  
  
• Use yellow glue to install the accent pieces in the square mortises (figure C) to conceal the screws.
  
  
  
  
• Once the accent pieces have been added, the final step is to apply a wood finish (figure D). A finish of tung oil was selected for this piece to bring out the natural grain of the wood.

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RESOURCES :

Fine Woodworking
A magazine devoted to high-quality craftsmanship in woodworking.
The Taunton Press Inc.
Website: www.taunton.com

The Small Wood Shop (The Best of Fine Woodworking)
Author: Helen Albert (Editor)
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 1561580619

Woodworking Techniques: Best Methods for Building Furniture from Fine Woodworking
Author: Editors of Fine Woodworking magazine
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 1561583456

Mastering Woodworking Machines (Fine Woodworking Book)
Author: Mark Duginske
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 0942391985

David Marks Website
David Marks, DIY's Wood Works host, is a master woodworker. For more information on cut sizes and project details, please contact him via his Website at www.djmarks.com

Popular Woodworking
F & W Publications, Inc.
Website: www.popularwoodworking.com