mtylerfl
12-28-2011, 09:44 AM
Hello,
Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month (for JANUARY 2012), the Decorative Old-Fashioned Keyholder.
This easy-to-make classic wall-mount key holder adds a touch of old fashioned charm to your home decor! The sample was finished with an interesting faux metallic technique to yield an “antique brass” appearance, but you can apply any finish you desire.
The project uses the 1/16" Carving Bit and the 1/8" Cutting Bit. No other bits are required. The dimensions of the finished project are about 20" L x 7" W.
Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
• Key.mpc
2) Board with the following dimensions:
Key.mpc: .75" x 9" x 28"
(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) Drill, brass hooks, sandpaper, wood glue, clamps, 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.
Apply stain/paint and clearcoat of your choice. Here’s what I used on my Old-Fashioned Key Holder made from Select Pine:
• Two coats of thinned Bullseye Sealcoat
(2 parts sealer/3 parts Denatured alcohol)
• Sanded again with very fine sandpaper & Dremel
• Two coats full-strength Bullseye Sealcoat
• Two coats Krylon Brilliant Gold (spray)
• Brushed-on thinned brown acrylic paint, then wiped and dabbed off for an “antique brass” look
• applied several spray coats Krylon Clear Gloss Acrylic
Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month (for JANUARY 2012), the Decorative Old-Fashioned Keyholder.
This easy-to-make classic wall-mount key holder adds a touch of old fashioned charm to your home decor! The sample was finished with an interesting faux metallic technique to yield an “antique brass” appearance, but you can apply any finish you desire.
The project uses the 1/16" Carving Bit and the 1/8" Cutting Bit. No other bits are required. The dimensions of the finished project are about 20" L x 7" W.
Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
• Key.mpc
2) Board with the following dimensions:
Key.mpc: .75" x 9" x 28"
(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) Drill, brass hooks, sandpaper, wood glue, clamps, 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.
Apply stain/paint and clearcoat of your choice. Here’s what I used on my Old-Fashioned Key Holder made from Select Pine:
• Two coats of thinned Bullseye Sealcoat
(2 parts sealer/3 parts Denatured alcohol)
• Sanded again with very fine sandpaper & Dremel
• Two coats full-strength Bullseye Sealcoat
• Two coats Krylon Brilliant Gold (spray)
• Brushed-on thinned brown acrylic paint, then wiped and dabbed off for an “antique brass” look
• applied several spray coats Krylon Clear Gloss Acrylic