| Open Display-Case -- Assembly and Finishing Touches |
From "Wood Works"
episode WWK-309 |
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After a final sanding and cleanup of the elements, the finishing steps in creating the display case are the final assembly and application of a wood finish. Materials: Walnut and maple case-elements
Blue carpenter's tape
Yellow woodworker's glue
Glue roller
Clamps
Wood finish
Cloth bob (lint-free cloth)
800-grit sandpaper
"0000" steel wool
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 when working with wood stains, solvents and other toxic solutions. Steps: - For assembly and glue-up, blue carpenter's tape is used to simplify cleanup after assembly is complete.
- The glue-up is done in two stages. First, the case is assembled glued, but the back-panel is set in place dry (without glue) to help square up the case as the glue dries. Once the case is dry, the back panel is glued in place.
- Apply yellow woodworker's glue to the mortises and tenons for the base, and tap the tenons in place.
- Next, apply glue to mortises of the side pieces, and carefully position them (figure A).
- Position the top on the sides of the case (figure B).
- Place the back panel in position without glue, and clamp the assembly using a long wooden caul (figure C).
- Once the case is dry, lay it face-down and apply glue to the rabbet at the back.
- Apply glue to the edges of the back panel, and position it in the rabbet using cambered cauls (figure D).
- Once the back-panel has been clamped into place (figure E), let the assembly cure for a few hours.
- When the case is dry, apply a wood finish. For our case, we chose a finish of shellac and wax. This finish seals the pores of the wood and protects against finger-smudges. The shellac finish enhances the natural beauty of the wood without changing the color.
- Apply this finish using a cloth bob. You can make a bob by wrapping a piece of fine, lint-free fabric around some cotton batting (figure F).
- Dip the bob into the shellac, and apply it evenly to the frame and back panel (figure G).
- After the first coat has dried, sand the entire piece with 800-grit sandpaper.
- Repeat the process for a total off five coats.
- When the final coat has dried, rub it down with "0000" steel wool, then apply a thin coat of fine furniture wax using a soft cloth (figure H).
Hanging Tip: This case is designed to hang on the wall. When you hang it, it's best to locate the mounting screws in wall-studs. The advantage of the keyhole technique is that gravity helps lock the cabinet in place once it is hung on the screws, and the case hangs flush against the wall. 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
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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