mtylerfl
03-21-2010, 03:25 PM
Hello,
Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month, the "Antique Book Rest". 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 project features a unique antique- style Book Rest with an adjustable pull-out shelf to accommodate a variety of book sizes. A book rest is often used for holding cookbooks conveniently open while the cook is working in the kitchen, but it is also great when used as a decorative accessory piece for displaying an open Bible, an antique book, or even a small painting!
The finished, assembled book rest/holder (opened) is about 13"W x 11" D x 8”H . The shelf is removable and the backboard easel assembly folds together for compact storage and/or for shipping.
The project is carved and cut out using just the two bits that were included with your machine - no other bits are required.
Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
• Backboard.mpc
• Shelf_Easel_Strips.mpc
2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Backboard: .75" x 11.125" x 20" (one)
Shelf, Easel, Strips: .75" x 9" x 26" (one)
(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)
3) Hinge for easel (¾" x 4" piano-style)
(I used Brainerd hinge # 1264XC from
www.hardwareworld.com (http://www.hardwareworld.com))
4) Self-stick felt from any arts & crafts store
(I purchased felt from Michael’s Arts & Crafts)
5) Sandpaper, wood glue, 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 Antique Book Rest made from Select Pine wood:
1) one very light coat of thinned Bullseye Sealcoat (2 parts sealer/3 parts Denatured alcohol)
2) sanded again with very fine sandpaper & Dremel
3) Minwax Colonial Maple stain #223
4) one coat Bullseye Amber shellac
5) two light coats of Krylon spray clear acrylic
6) two coats Minwax water-based Satin Polycrylic
Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month, the "Antique Book Rest". 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 project features a unique antique- style Book Rest with an adjustable pull-out shelf to accommodate a variety of book sizes. A book rest is often used for holding cookbooks conveniently open while the cook is working in the kitchen, but it is also great when used as a decorative accessory piece for displaying an open Bible, an antique book, or even a small painting!
The finished, assembled book rest/holder (opened) is about 13"W x 11" D x 8”H . The shelf is removable and the backboard easel assembly folds together for compact storage and/or for shipping.
The project is carved and cut out using just the two bits that were included with your machine - no other bits are required.
Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
• Backboard.mpc
• Shelf_Easel_Strips.mpc
2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Backboard: .75" x 11.125" x 20" (one)
Shelf, Easel, Strips: .75" x 9" x 26" (one)
(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)
3) Hinge for easel (¾" x 4" piano-style)
(I used Brainerd hinge # 1264XC from
www.hardwareworld.com (http://www.hardwareworld.com))
4) Self-stick felt from any arts & crafts store
(I purchased felt from Michael’s Arts & Crafts)
5) Sandpaper, wood glue, 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 Antique Book Rest made from Select Pine wood:
1) one very light coat of thinned Bullseye Sealcoat (2 parts sealer/3 parts Denatured alcohol)
2) sanded again with very fine sandpaper & Dremel
3) Minwax Colonial Maple stain #223
4) one coat Bullseye Amber shellac
5) two light coats of Krylon spray clear acrylic
6) two coats Minwax water-based Satin Polycrylic