| Game Board -- Finishing Touches |
From "Wood Works"
episode WWK-411 |
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For the final steps in the creation of the game board, the edges of the board are given a decorative bead and bevel, and a wood finish is applied.
Materials: Table saw
Table router
5/16-inch beading bit
Hand scraper
Sanding block; 320-grit sandpaper
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 frame has dried, the banding lines are inspected to make sure that they matched up precisely (figure A).
- To give the frame a little more dimension, the edges are shaped. A decorative bead is added along the upper edge, and a bevel is cut along the bottom.
- At the table router, use a 5/16-inch beading bit to cut the top edge of the frame (figure B).
- At the table saw, cut the bevel along the bottom edge of the board. Set the blade to 25 degrees so that he bevel cuts into the underside of the bead on the top (figure C).
- It's a good idea to use pressure-rollers clamped to the fence (figure D) to help keep the board flat as you cut the bevel.
- Clean up the edges and level the top surface of the board using a hand scraper (figure E).
- Use a sanding block with 320-grit sandpaper to eliminate any small imperfections left by the scraper on the surface (figure F).
- For the finish, we applied a linseed-tung oil combination (figure G) to penetrate the wood fibers and provide a finish with a warm glow.
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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
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
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