mtylerfl
09-02-2009, 02:04 PM
Hello,
The latest POM (Project of the Month) is the "Butterfly Box".
This project features a detailed Monarch Butterfly carving for the top of this unusual decorative box. The wings overhang the graceful classic shape of the base for a truly unique appearance. Makes a great gift!
The overall size of the Butterfly Box (including wing overhang) is about 12½" wide x 8" deep x 4¾" tall.
The project is carved and cut out with the two bits that came with your machine. The dado grooves for the box bottom and the miter cuts for the sides are performed on a table saw. Anyone with basic woodworking skills can make this project. (You can optionally use a "by-hand" miter box and forgo the dado cuts if you wish.)
NOTE: You can also use the included box base design in this project along with any other lid design you make yourself to create your own unique customized boxes!
Main items you will need:
1) The 2 Project Files (included):
• Butterfly_Box_Lid.mpc
• Butterfly_Box_Sides.mpc
2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Butterfly_Box_Lid: .75" x 9.25" x 20"
Butterfly_Box_Sides: .75" x 11" x 25”
Box Bottom: 1/8" or 1/4" plywood sheet
(or ½" stock for “no-dado” construction)
(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 each board and have the sled provide the extra 7" required)
3) Hinge for lid (¾" x 4" piano-style)
(I used Brainerd hinge # 1264XC)
4) Wood chisel for creating hinge mortise, if desired
5) Sandpaper, box clamp (strap), wood glue, Super Glue (optional), wood stain and/or paint and clear finish
6) Optional: Table Saw (highly recommended)
(you’ll need a miter box if no table saw is used)
7) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details and speed up preparation for finishing
The latest POM (Project of the Month) is the "Butterfly Box".
This project features a detailed Monarch Butterfly carving for the top of this unusual decorative box. The wings overhang the graceful classic shape of the base for a truly unique appearance. Makes a great gift!
The overall size of the Butterfly Box (including wing overhang) is about 12½" wide x 8" deep x 4¾" tall.
The project is carved and cut out with the two bits that came with your machine. The dado grooves for the box bottom and the miter cuts for the sides are performed on a table saw. Anyone with basic woodworking skills can make this project. (You can optionally use a "by-hand" miter box and forgo the dado cuts if you wish.)
NOTE: You can also use the included box base design in this project along with any other lid design you make yourself to create your own unique customized boxes!
Main items you will need:
1) The 2 Project Files (included):
• Butterfly_Box_Lid.mpc
• Butterfly_Box_Sides.mpc
2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Butterfly_Box_Lid: .75" x 9.25" x 20"
Butterfly_Box_Sides: .75" x 11" x 25”
Box Bottom: 1/8" or 1/4" plywood sheet
(or ½" stock for “no-dado” construction)
(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 each board and have the sled provide the extra 7" required)
3) Hinge for lid (¾" x 4" piano-style)
(I used Brainerd hinge # 1264XC)
4) Wood chisel for creating hinge mortise, if desired
5) Sandpaper, box clamp (strap), wood glue, Super Glue (optional), wood stain and/or paint and clear finish
6) Optional: Table Saw (highly recommended)
(you’ll need a miter box if no table saw is used)
7) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details and speed up preparation for finishing