Saturday, August 3, 2019

Table Tents for United Way - Annual Day of Caring Kickoff - Planned for Sept 5, 2019





Parts List:
A Wood Knob – 1 ¼” diameter
Wheel – 1 ¼” Diameter
Post – ½” dowel x 11 ½” long
Cross Bar – ¼” dowel x 9” long
Base – 3” x 3” x 1 ½” thick

Quantity:  200 each part

Process:
1. Drill ½” hole in center of Wheel B.  Use wheel holding jig.







2. Cut Post C to length; then drill hole for cross bar D.  Center of hole should be 1 ½” from top of post.  Use “G” DRILL BIT – which is slightly larger than ¼”.  Use V groove jig to hold post for drilling.


Remove blue tape and manufacturer's label from post.






3. Cut Base E to size, then drill a ½” hole – ¾” deep in the center of each base, using a ½” Forstner bit.  Sand as needed, round over top and vertical edges with 3/16” round over bit.


insert pics of making the bases here




4. Cut Cross Bar D to length.  Then round over the ends of the crossbar – setup a jig, using a strip of wood less than ¼” thick, on router table, use 1/8” round over bit.  Rotate dowel at bit with large eraser stick.

5. Round over the bottom end of Post C – setup a jig, using a strip of wood less than ½” thick, on router table, use 3/16” round over bit.  Rotate dowel at bit with large eraser stick.


6. Glue Wood Knob A to Wheel B (This becomes sub-assembly A-B.)



7. Glue Post C to sub-assembly A-B (this becomes Post Assembly A-B-C)


8. Finish as needed with clear lacquer, or other appropriate finish.

9. Deliver in three pieces:  Post Assembly (A-B-C), Crossbar (D), and Base (E)




For more information about the Woodworkers, click here:   RCWA