Electrification Station - Project of the Month MAY 2011

[mtylerfl]

Hello,

Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month (for MAY 2011), called the Electrification Station. Hide the clutter and make a home for your cell phone, ear piece and camera charging wires with the Electrification Station! This rather unique design was inspired by “Victorian Science Fiction” better known as “Steam Punk”. I imagine this is similar to what the author Jules Verne may have had in his office if rechargeable devices were as commonplace back then as they are today!

The project features 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 dimensions of the assembled project are approximately 15½" W x 10½" D x 11" H

Main items you will need:

1) The Project Files (included):
• ES_Bottom_Tray_parts.mpc
• ES_Plaque.mpc
• ES_Sides.mpc
• ES_Top_Tray.mpc

2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Bottom Tray mpc: .75" x 9" x 22"
Plaque mpc: .75" x 7.25" x 19"
Sides mpc: .75" x 11" x 30"
Top Tray mpc: .75" x 9" x 22"

(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) Twenty-eight ¼ " button dowel plugs, four 2½ "long ¼ " diameter dowels

4) Sandpaper, wood chisel, wood glue, quick-set epoxy and/or CA (super glue), clamps, wood stain and/or paint and clear finish, gold Rub-n-Buff or gold paint marker

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

Apply your choice of stains, paints and clearcoats.

Here’s what I used on my Electrification Station made from Select Pine:

• Minwax English Chestnut stain #233
• 3 coats of Rustoleum Ultra Cover Clear gloss (spray)
• 2 coats water-based Zinsser Bulls Eye Ultimate Polyurethane Satin (brushed)
• Gold Leaf #76361A Rub-N-Buff to accent select details and apply to the wooden dowels. (You could use a Krylon Gold Leaf Paint Marker instead.)

[liquidguitars]

Thats cool! almost looks like a baby piano 2..

[gregsolano]

Really creative and nice design. Kudos.

[Oldtrainerguy]

Another "outstanding" project Michael.
Cant wait to build it

[b.sumner47]

Looks like a real good one, Michael. Thanks, Capt Barry

[chebytrk]

Think we'll see this today or tomorrow? Can hardly wait..........

[toymad]

When will this be available for purchase.

[Capt Bruce]

Looks like another Outstanding POM Michael. Curiously I just finished the Rose Tray yesterday, so you're timing these just right Sir. Again, great design.

[lynnfrwd]

Sorry about the delay. I will get it tomorrow morning....promise!

[mtylerfl]

Thank you, everyone!