Monday, August 6, 2007

PATIO SIDE TABLE

MATERIAL AND HARDWARE LIST






A (4) Leg (2x4) 11/2" x 31/2" x 21
B (2) Rail (2x4) 11/2" x 31/2" x 175/8"
C (1) Stretcher (2x4) 11/2" x 31/2" x 161/8"
D (4) Frame (2x4) 11/2" x 31/2" x 215/8"
E (4) Table Slats (1x6 decking) 11/16" x 31/2" x 155/8"
F (4) Spline (1x8) 1/2" x 17/8" x 71/2"
G (6) Decorative Diamonds (1x8) 1/4" x 1" x 1"
HARDWARE
•(10) #10 x 21/2" Stainless Steel Screws
• (8) 21/2" Pocket Screws
• (8) Pocket Screw Plugs
• (8) 3d Galvanized Nails
• (4) 3/8" Wood plugs, 5/16" long

PATIO SIDE TABLE CONSTRUCTION VIEW




CUTTING DIAGRAM



FEED TABLE













DIRECTIONS

1.) Cut all pieces as per drawing and as follows (verify dimensions to fit your saw)

  • Table Top: ¼” Plywood
  • Table Top Support Frame: 1 ¾” Square, Pine
  • Table Top Arm and Leg Brace (2ea): ¾” Plywood
  • Legs (2ea): 1 ¾” x 1” Pine
  • Main Supports (2ea): 1 ¾” Square, Pine
2.) Table Top Supports: use ½ Lap joints where pieces cross, glue and screw in place, Table should overlap frame by 1”. Drill and counter sink top for 1” screws, screw to frame
3.) Screw the Support Arms to the Frame with 1” screws, using the back of the frame as the reference
4.) Screw the Leg Braces to the support arms and tabletop using 1” screws.
5.) Bolt each Main Support to Saw Table legs using two 3/8” x 3” carriage bolts and wing nuts for each support. Make sure the Supports fit inside the Arms using one washer between them. . NOTE: the table top should be slightly lower than the saw table (approx. 1/16”) towards the saw and exactly level at the rear
6.) Fasten the Table Top Assemble to the Main Supports Using 3/8” x 3 ½” Carriage bolts washers and nylon lock nuts
7.) Legs: The legs are designed so that they can be stored under the table when not in use and also adjust the table height for fine-tuning. One leg is shorter than the other (by 2”), so it will be positioned lower on the leg brace, this allows them to be stored as shown in the diagram.
8.) Drill the holes and assemble the leveling bolts into the legs as shown. Screw in the leveling bolts leaving 1” of threads exposed. With the table attached to the saw raise it up and clamp the legs into position. . NOTE: the tabletop should be slightly lower than the saw table (approx. 1/16”) towards the saw and exactly level at the rear. Mark the location of the leg holes on the Leg Brackets. CAUTION: The legs have to swing up for storage so the hole mounting locations are not identical on the brackets and they are not centered on the table. Drill pivot hole and install 3/8” x 3” carriage bolts, washers and wing nuts. Use a Rubber Washer between the leg and the bracket, this adds friction and helps hold the leg in place during both use and storage.

Sunday, August 5, 2007

Bookcase/End Table

NOTE
This hardwood panels are nominal 1".
Actual thickness is 3/4".
Measurements given indicate
widths and lengths - 3/4"
thickness is consistent throughout
unless otherwise noted. Read
instructions completely before
beginning cutting.

HARDWOOD LIST
(8) 1" x 10" x 2'
(4) 1" x 12" x 2'
(1) 1" x 10" x 3'

MATERIALS LIST
Wood Glue
(96) 1-1/4" Wood Screws
(96) Wood Plugs

CUTTING LIST
A. (4) 9-1/4" x 24" Sides A
B. (2) 8-1/8" x 24" Sides B
C. (2) 7-3/4" x 24" Sides C
D. (4) 7-3/4" x 8-1/2" Shelves
E. (8) 10-1/2" x 10-1/2" Top/Bottom Panels
F. (8) 3/4" x 3/4" x 7" Cleats
G. (16) 3/4" x 3/4" x 2-1/2" Cleats
H. (4) 2" x 2" Feet


Bookcase/End Table






SIDES

Set aside (4) 1" x 10" x 2' boards (actual
dimensions is 9-1/4" wide) for Sides A. Next, rip
two (2) 1" x 10" x 2' boards to 8-1/8" each (Side
B). Finally, rip two (2) 1" x 10" x 2' boards to
7-3/4" each (Side C).

SHELVES
Rip the 1" x 10" x 3' board to 7-3/4", then cross
cut it into four (4) 8-1/2" long shelves (D).

CLEATS
Take the leftover pieces from the ripped boards
and rip to 3/4". This will give a 3/4" x 3/4"
board. Next, cross cut eight (8) pieces to 7" in
length (F) and 16 pieces to 2-1/2" (G).

TOP/BOTTOM
Take the four (4) 1" x 12" x 2' boards and rip
them to 10-1/2", then cross cut eight (8) 10-1/2"
pieces for the top and bottom panels (E).

FEET
With the remaining scrap, cut four (4) 2" x 2"
blocks (H).

PROJECT PLANS & CUTTING LIST
ASSEMBLY

Center the cleats 11-1/4" from the bottom and at
the top of each side. On 9-1/4" sides (A), place
the 2-1/2" cleats on one side only. On 7-3/4"
and 8-1/8" sides (C & B), place 2-1/2" cleat on
one side and 7" cleat on the opposite side. (See
diagram for help.) Connect two of sides A with
sides B. Connect final two sides (A) with sides
(C) as shown in diagram. Next, place shelf on
one of the cleats. Connect with screws and glue
from underneath. Plug holes with wood plugs.
repeat this for the remaining three shelves. Take
four of the tops rotating grain patterns. Place
tops lapping 3/8" in middle and overhanging
1-3/8". Connect with screws and glue from
underneath. Turn upside down and do bottom
same as top. Place the 2" x 2" feet 2" in from
each side.

FINISHING
Finish with two coats of golden oak stain. Seal
with polyurethane.

THINK SAFETY FIRST
Always wear safety glasses when hammering,
sawing, sanding or operating any electrical
equipment in the shop.











CUT LIST
A. (4) 9-1/4" x 24" (side A)
B. (2) 8-1/8" x 24" (side B)
C. (2) 7-3/4" x 24" (side C)
D. (4) 7-3/4" x 8 1/2" (shelf)
E. (8) 10-1/2" x 10 1/2" (top/bottom)
F. (8) 3/4" x 3/4" x 7" (cleat)
G. (16) 3/4" x 3/4" x 2-1/2" (cleat)
H. (4) 2" x 2" (feet)