mtylerfl
01-02-2011, 05:21 PM
Hello,
Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month (for JANUARY 2011), the Vintage Perpetual Calendar.
This Vintage Perpetual Calendar never goes out of date! The wooden knobs on each side are used for manually rotating the internal wheel/disc mechanism to display the current day, month and date through the windows on the decorative carved wood front panel. The calendar can be placed on a shelf, table, desk or even mounted on a wall for an interesting addition to any decor.
The project requires no special bits - the main components are carved and cut out with just the two standard bits that came with your machine.
The finished dimensions of the assembled Perpetual Calendar are about 8½" wide x 11½" tall x 3½" deep.
Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
Front_Panel_Decorative.mpc
Discs.mpc
Side_Panels.mpc
Knobs_and_Guides.mpc
2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Front Panel: 0.75" x 11" x 19"
Discs: 0.75" x 9.2" x 16"
Side Panels: 0.75" x 7.2" x 17"
Knobs & Guides: 0.75" x 9.2" x 25"
Back Panel/Cover (not an mpc):
1/8" Hardboard dimensions: 6.75" x 9.125"
(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) Clamps, drill, small screws, 3/8" diameter dowels, lightweight card stock, CA Glue (medium and thin), High-tack white glue, self-stick felt sheets, sandpaper, wood stain and/or paint and clear finish
4) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details and speed up preparation for finishing.
Heres what I used on my Vintage Perpetual Calendar made from Select Pine:
Minwax oil-based Red Oak stain #215
3 coats of Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic spray
2 coats Minwax water-base Satin polycrylic (brushed)
Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month (for JANUARY 2011), the Vintage Perpetual Calendar.
This Vintage Perpetual Calendar never goes out of date! The wooden knobs on each side are used for manually rotating the internal wheel/disc mechanism to display the current day, month and date through the windows on the decorative carved wood front panel. The calendar can be placed on a shelf, table, desk or even mounted on a wall for an interesting addition to any decor.
The project requires no special bits - the main components are carved and cut out with just the two standard bits that came with your machine.
The finished dimensions of the assembled Perpetual Calendar are about 8½" wide x 11½" tall x 3½" deep.
Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
Front_Panel_Decorative.mpc
Discs.mpc
Side_Panels.mpc
Knobs_and_Guides.mpc
2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Front Panel: 0.75" x 11" x 19"
Discs: 0.75" x 9.2" x 16"
Side Panels: 0.75" x 7.2" x 17"
Knobs & Guides: 0.75" x 9.2" x 25"
Back Panel/Cover (not an mpc):
1/8" Hardboard dimensions: 6.75" x 9.125"
(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) Clamps, drill, small screws, 3/8" diameter dowels, lightweight card stock, CA Glue (medium and thin), High-tack white glue, self-stick felt sheets, sandpaper, wood stain and/or paint and clear finish
4) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details and speed up preparation for finishing.
Heres what I used on my Vintage Perpetual Calendar made from Select Pine:
Minwax oil-based Red Oak stain #215
3 coats of Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic spray
2 coats Minwax water-base Satin polycrylic (brushed)