The Bread Crib - Project of the Month SEPTEMBER 2012

[mtylerfl]

Hello,

Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month (for SEPTEMBER 2012)... The Bread Crib!

The Bread Serving Crib will make an excellent addition to a holiday table, or for everyday use anytime! Place a linen or decorative napkin inside the “crib” and serve rolls, croissants, muffins, bagels or any item of your choice.

The project uses just the 1/16" Carving Bit and the 1/8" Cutting Bit. No other bits are required. The overall finished dimensions of the assembled project are about 18½" long x 7½" wide x 4" tall.

Main items you will need

1) The Project Files (included):
• Bread_Crib_Panels.mpc
• Stringers.mpc

2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Panels: 0.75" x 11" x 27"
Stingers: 0.50" x 5.5" x 14"

NOTE: Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above. NOTE: Make sure the stringer board is a full 1/2-inch thick. Otherwise the machine will not accept it without a sled or jig.

3) Clamps, wood glue, sandpaper, wood stain and/or paint and clear finish

4) 5/16" and 5/8" diameter dowels
(You will need three 4 ft. lengths of 5/16" dowels and about 2 ft. of 5/8" dowels, which allows for any waste.)

5) 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 Bread Crib made from Select Pine boards and Poplar dowels:

• Two coats of thinned Zinnser Bulls Eye Seal Coat
(50% denatured alcohol and 50% Seal Coat), sanding after each coat
• Two coats full-strength Zinnser Bulls Eye Seal Coat
• Several coats of Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic gloss