Wheat & Weave Bread Box - Project of the Month

[mtylerfl]

Hello,

Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month, the "Wheat & Weave Bread Box". This is to provide a few details beforehand so subscribers will have time to "gather" the materials, etc. if they want to do this project.

This handsome Bread Box project incorporates a basket-weave and stylized wheat motif for a unique and useful addition to any kitchen! The project features sturdy dado construction and is carved and cut out using just the two bits that were included with your machine - no other bits are required. The finished Bread Box is about 16½" W x 13" D x 8" H . (The Wheat & Weave Bread Box project also makes a great complimentary piece to the Tea Box project, if you have that one already.)

Main items you will need:

1) The Project Files (included):
• BreadBox_FRONT&REAR.mpc
• BreadBox_SIDES.mpc

2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Front & Rear mpc: .75" x 9.25" x 38"
Sides mpc: .75" x 9.25" x 34"

(NOTE: Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above, or if you are using a sled, you can subtract 7" from the length of the board and have the sled provide the extra 7" required)

Cut the following pieces to size (not mpc’s):
Top Board: .75" x 10.125" x 15.25"
Bottom Shelf: 3/8" Plywood, 11.25" x 15.5"

3) Decorative knob, 4 popsicle sticks, one small birthday candle, gold paint marker

4) Two thin #10 nylon washers, four self-stick vinyl or felt or cork pads, 3/16" dowel

5) Drill, sandpaper, glue, clamps, wood stain and/or paint and clear finish

6) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details and speed up preparation for finishing.

Here’s what I used on my Wheat & Weave Bread Box made from Select Pine:

- Cabot brand Pre-Stain
- Minwax Golden Pecan stain #245
- one coat Bullseye Amber shellac
- two spray coats of Krylon clear acrylic
- two coats Minwax water-based Satin Polycrylic (brushed on)
- Krylon Gold Leaf Paint Marker on lettering