PROJECT WOODWORKS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE BEDSIDE TABLE a | This be side table is the perfect size for any bedroom, or it can be used in living room 2s an end table. While is of fairly straightforward ‘consiructon, it will give you experience in design, roughing ou tock, squaring, jointing and two-step finishing systems, in both traditional and contemporary decorating colors. TOOLS REQUIRED: oie Davo bade Wood ge ~ Planer = 38 dail bt 4621.57" dey screws =Tible aw = 9164 dal bit ~ High qualy brash = Bandsaw ~Dowelng{igorbscutoiner — — Glan clots = Miter box Penal ~ Rowe be ~Tape measure = Dail press = 38" roundoer bit MATERIALS REQUIRED: Item Number Finish Dimensions Rough Dimensions Required ep one sexi xs wxsxy" Shel one Ba" X10"X16" eKxIT Long rail ‘wo wee xin TxD Sr ‘Short rail wo BAXIXGLI TB" X 2-1/4" X 7-12" leg four LULU x 18s" wae "Optional: Instead wse one 7/8” 2-14" X17" plece and cut in alf (See RAILS section of PROCEDURE, below). ‘Hardwood is recommended, bu the projec an be done wth softwood. -¥"3/4 thik finished stock facelued together to make 1 1/2" hick x 1 1/2" wide legs. FINISHING PRODUCTS: MINWAX® PASTELS™ Wood Stain and MINWAK POLYCRYLIC® Protective Finish OPTIONAL ITEM: MINWAX Wood Conditioner -MINWAK Wood Finish and MINWAX Fast Drying Polyurethane PROCEDURE: 1. Top and Shelf 1. Lay out rough dimensions of all parts on wood, * All pieces fare to be laid out and checked bythe instructor before any cutting is done. at pieces to rough dimension lengths. Put your name on all pieces, Joint one edge ofeach piece. (at and glue pieces edge 1o edge to make the top. (Glue oversize.) Gut and glue pieces edge to edge to make the shelf. (Give oversize.) Let glue cure overnight Plane to 3/4” thick. * Ifyou stated with 3/4” stock, keep it as thick 3s possible. 8. Catto finished size onthe table saw. 9. Sand smooth 10, Route the top edge of the top with whatever edgeforming bit youlike, *DO NOT ROUTE THE SHELF. 11. On the shelf only, cu a 3/4” X 3/4" square ff each comer to fit into the legs. 6 2 Th Legs 1, Faceglue two 3/4 thick by 1 1/2" wide leg pieces to make four leg blanks 1-1/2"X 1-1/2" X 20° Use straight nished wood. 2. Using the router table, route a 38” roundover on each edge. ‘Square cut one end ofeach leg onthe miter box. |. Measuring from the squared end, mark and cut the other end ofeach leg to 18-3/4". Sand smooth 5 MIL Rails 1. Cutrais to 2" wide You may wish o cut light oversized and joint to 2". Machin the two shor ral together as one piece and cut into two shor lengths afterall machining is done. * Make sure to use proper push blocks and salty proceedure {forthe inter. When jointing such narrow stock, have {instructor check this operation before you begin. Cut one end of each rail square on the miter box or table saw. “Measuring from the squared end, mark and cut two long rails st 12-1/2” and one extra long ral into two shor rails at 6-1/2" Drill 3/8” hole 1" into the edge of each rail. Then drill a 9/64" pilot hole the rest ofthe way through. (The holes will‘PROJECT 2 CONTINUED - WOODWORKS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE - BEDSIDE TABLE be used to attach the op to the table.) * The hole should be approximately centered on each piece. 5. Elongate the hole on the upperside by coming in from the top ‘witha del and carefully wigling the rill around to end up with tapered hole. This will allow fora litle movement in the table. Wood shrinks and expands with changes in temperature ‘and humidity, and without an allowance for movement, the table could crack at some point in time. IV. Assembly 1. Take the four legs and cut a 34 dado 3/4” deep in two adjacent edges approximately 2" in from one end. * These dados suppor the shelt 2. nish sandal pieces. 3. Use ether dowels or biscuits to attach the ras othe les. (our instructor wil explain these processes.) * You must insert the shelf before you gue the rails to the legs. 4. tach the top using four $6 X 1-58" drywall screws. * The screws slide through the hole that you drilled in your rails, Y. Sanding, Staining and Finishing 1. Sandal surfaces and remove al evidence of sanding dust 2. retreat sof woods with MINWAX® Wood Conditioner. 3a. Apply stain and finish: For a traditional look, select one MINWAX Wood Finish tone, or mix several together to create a custom tone, Apply following label directions. After a minimum of 8 hours, apply your frst cot of MINWAX Fast- Drying Polyarethane, brushing in the direction ofthe grain. ‘3b. Appl ttn and finish: For a contemporary look, apply MINWAX PASTELS™ Wood Stain, following label directions. ‘Wait at east 24 hours and then apply MINWAX POLYCRYLIC® Protective Finish. Do not use MINWAX Fast-Drying Polyurethane, since polyurethane finishes tend to amber and alter the pastel color, TIPS SUMMARY + Ifconditioning softwood, dn’ forget the porous end ‘an; it may need an extra coat of wood conditioner to help the wood absorb stain evenly. ‘© Remove excess glue around joins before staining ‘= MINWAX Wood Finish Natural can be added to lighten any ofthe MINWAK Wood Finish tones. To darken or ‘shade a hue, apply additional coats of stain. + IE you're working ina cold or damp are, allow for longer drying times between coats. + Ising pastel wood stains, work in small sections ‘and maintain a wet edge since pase tains tend to dry ‘quickly. fusing a water clean-up finish like MINWAK POLYGRYLIC Protective Finish, do not use steel wool to ‘smooth wood before or between coats. Strands of steel fiber caught in the wood can cause rust spots ‘when coated with any water cleanup finish.BEDSIDE TABLE OR END TABLE | va 1-1/2" sq. RAILS DOWELED OAK WALNUT TO THE LEGS CHERRY WILLOW RAILS SCREWED MAHOGANY MAPLE TO THE TOP SHELF FITS INTO DADOS IN THE LEGS -— +]. ee | a | C } | C 1 12-1/2"———— 19" — 6-1/2" 18-1/4" | | c } C | 15-1/2" t 9-1/2" ——|