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Manly Mantelpiece: Information on Jigs and Flocking (Web Extra) From "Freeform Furniture" episode DFFF-106

In this Web extra content, host Amy Devers provides information about a jig and on flocking.

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Amy explains the jig.

Jig

When you're doing something repetitive, a jig is used as a guide to keep you from having to measure every single time before you drill, screw, etc. Jigs are specific to what you are building. Therefore, each jig will be made differently.

For the specific drilling jig used on Freeform Furniture:

1. Cut two strips of 3/4" plywood on a table saw. One strip should be approximately 2". The other should be approximately 1-1/2".

   Higher quality plywood is better. More plies will keep the jig straighter and therefore more accurate. More plies also allow for less "stripping" of the holes, which also helps to make the jig more precise.

2. With the cut edge of the 1-1/2" strip down, center it on the face of the 2" strip. Carefully clamp it down. After insuring that the strip is centered and straight, glue and screw them together. When the two pieces are attached they should form a T shape if you look at if from an end.

3. Cut a 1-1/2" x 2" rectangle out of 3/4" plywood on a table saw. Cap the end of the T shape by gluing and screwing the rectangle onto the end. This cap acts as a stop and allows an accurate registration of the jig onto the walnut pieces.

4. Place the jig onto the walnut piece making sure the cap (or small rectangle) is snug against the end. Clamp the jig into the place and drill holes.

Amy shares information on the flocking process.

Flocking

Flocking is a microfiber used to create a velvet-like texture. Flocking is a simple process. All you need is paint the same color as the flocking, glue and flocking.

1. The first step in the flocking process is to apply paint (the same color as the flocking) to the surface being flocked.

2. Paint the surface or cavity and then let it dry for about two hours.

3. Whenever you are painting anything, always work in a well-ventilated area.

4. When the paint is dry, use a brush to apply an even coat of glue to the painted surface.

5. Be careful to only cover the areas where the flocking will go. If you get glue where you don't want any flocking to go, wipe it off with a damp cloth.

6. Spray the flocking out of a flocking gun onto the adhesive. Spray the flocking about 3"-5" away in short, rapid bursts. To get even coverage, apply several light coats of flocking to the glue. Don't worry about applying too much flocking. Just make sure that all the glued surfaces are covered.

7. A flocking gun costs approximately $60. A less expensive mini-flocker can also be used.

8. Wait 24 hours before tapping off the excess fibers. If the flocking is not mixed with other colors, the excess can easily be used again.

RESOURCES :

Delta Woodworking Power Tools
Website: www.deltawoodworking.com

Festool
Website: www.festoolusa.com

Gladiator Garageworks by Whirlpool
Website: www.gladiatorgw.com

Stanley Tools Product Group
Website: www.stanleytools.com

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks, Inc.
Website: www.lie-nielsen.com

WMH Tool Group
Website: www.wmhtoolgroup.com

Power Tools (Porter Cable)
Porter Cable Power Tools
Website: www.portercable.com

Hand Tools
Garrett Wade Co., Inc.
Website: www.garrettwade.com

The Peck Tool Company
Website: www.pecktool.com

Biesemeyer
Website: www.biesemeyer.com

Saw Blades
Forrest Manufacturing Company
Website: www.vacupress.com

Jogensen Adjustable Clamp Company
Website: www.adjustableclamp.com

Adhesives, Abrasives and Safety Equipment
The 3M Company
Website: www.3m.com

Klein Tools
Website: www.kleintools.com

Ulmia GmbH
Website: www.ulmia.de

Woodcraft
Website: www.woodcraft.com

Shop Equipment
Eagle Manufacturing Company
Website: www.eagle-mfg.com

Flocking
Donjer Products Corp.
Website: www.donjer.com

Hardwood
Macbeath Hardwood Co.
Website: www.timberproducts.com