| Magazine Storage Boxes -- Finishing Touches |
From "Wood Works"
episode WWK-408 |
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The final steps in the creation of the magazine-storage case are the installation of the back panel and brass hardware, and the application of a wood finish. Materials: 1/2-inch maple plywood for back panel
Sharp chisel
Block plane
Sanding block; 220 grit sandpaper
Brass pulls
Tung-oil wood 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 wood, power-tools, saws, drills, routers, etc. Safety Alert: Always wear protective gloves, and ensure adequate ventilation, when working with wood stains, solvents and other toxic solutions. Steps: - Once the case assembly has dried, use a sharp chisel to square up the corners of the rabbet that will hold the back panel (figure A).
- The back panel for the case is cut from a sheet of 1/2-inch maple plywood. Ours was cut to 21-1/2 inches by 13-1/4 inches. If the fit of the back panel is tight, use a block-plane to shave the edges down (figure B) to achieve a good fit.
- Add a small amount of glue to the rabbet, and carefully position the back panel in the rabbet (figure C).
- To ensure a good bond, clamp the back panel in place using cork-lined blocks to prevent damage to the walnut (figure D).
- Once the glue has dried, soften all of the edges of the case and sleeves using a sanding block and 220-grit sandpaper (figure E).
- Brass pulls, with an antique patina, were selected for the hardware to give the magazine sleeves a classic library-look (figure F). After drilling the holes and test-fitting the brass pulls, remove them temporarily for the application of the wood finish.
- For our magazine-storage case and sleeves, we selected a tung-oil finish to bring out the rich color and ribbon-grain of the fine Peruvian walnut (figure G).
- Since the end-grain of the wood is more porous, it will soak up more oil -- resulting in a pronounced contrasting pattern at the finger-jointed corners.
Because this design is so straightforward, the magazine case could be made from a number of quality woods -- including contrasting woods such as maple and mahogany. You could also develop an expanded design that incorporates more sleeves if you wish. Sponsored Resource
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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
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
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