| Art Deco Umbrella Stand -- Assembly and Finish |
From "Wood Works"
episode WWK-302 |
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The finishing steps in creation of the art deco umbrella stand are to glue in the bottom panel, join the top section to the base and apply a wood finish.. Materials: Premade top and base sections
Plywood bottom panel
Hammer
Hand scraper
Yellow woodworker's glue
Carpenter's pencil
Hand scraper
Steel ruler
Carpenter's tape
Polyurethane wood finish
Gel varnish
Sandpaper: 320- and 600-grit
Abrasive pad
Paintbrushes
Rags
Note: Cut sizes may vary. For exact measurements, please contact David Marks through his website -- 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:
- Before final assembly can begin, the precut bottom panel must be glued in place (figure A). Use clamps and cauls to clamp the bottom panel in place as the glue dries.
- To prepare the base for final assembly, remove the angled auxiliary blocks that were used in glue-up by striking each one sharply with a hammer (figure B). Because the blocks were cut from fir -- a softer wood -- they will separate easily from the glue bond without marring the purple heart of the base.
- Use a hand-scraper to remove the epoxy glue left behind from the blocks (figure C).
- For the final glue-up, dry-fit the top to the base. In the finished piece, there should be a 1/4" reveal around the bottom. Center the top onto the base using a steel ruler (figure D).
- With the proper positioning established, mark the lines indicating the exact location (figure E).
- Blue tape placed around the perimeter of the glue line will minimize the wood's exposure to glue and reduce cleanup time.
- Apply glue to the base surface (figure F) as well as the bottom edge of the top portion of the stand.
- Carefully position the top piece on the base (figure G) according to the reference marks.
- Use cauls and clamps to apply downward pressure to the assembly (figure H), and let it dry for a few hours.
- Because the umbrella stand will be subjected to moisture, it's best to apply a durable finish such as polyurethane. Start by applying one coat (figure I). After it has dried, sand with 320-grit sandpaper.
- Apply a second coat.
- To level the brush marks, gently sand the surface with 600-grit sandpaper, then rub with a fine abrasive pad to get a uniform sheen.
- Finally, add a few coats of gel varnish for a satin-smooth finish.
Care tip: Place a towel in the bottom of the umbrella stand to collect any moisture that might be introduced by rained-upon umbrellas. To touch up the finish as needed, rough up the surface with an abrasive pad, and buff it up with some gel varnish.
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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
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