JUNE 2016 Project of the Month - Patriotic Drink Coaster Set!
Hello,
A quick-n-easy project, this set of eight Patriotic Drink Coasters and storage base shows-off their Red, White and Blue just in time for your Fourth-of-July festivities!
The coasters can be stacked a variety of ways to suit your whimsy; offset array, aligned evenly, alternating white/red, etc.
The project is entirely vector-based and uses just the 1/8" Cutting Bit. No other bits are required. The entire project can be cut in less than an hour! (about 35 minutes)
Completed project dimensions are about:
• Storage Base: 4.7" dia. x 5.25" tall
• Each Star Coaster: 4.2" x 4"
Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
• Coaster_BASE.mpc
• Star_Drink_Coasters.mpc
2) Boards with the following dimensions:
BASE: 0.75" x 7" x 14"
Stars: 0.5" x 5.5" x 24" (two of these)
NOTE: Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above unless using an appropriate jig. Larger boards are fine.
3) Four 0.375" dia. x 5" wood dowels
4) Sandpaper, wood glue, epoxy, wood stain and/or paint and clear finish
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 finish. Here’s what I used on my Patriotic Coaster Set made from Select Pine and Poplar:
BASE:
• Applied MinWax water-based Indigo blue stain
• Several coats of gloss Krylon Clear Acrylic spray
STARS:
• Four stars MinWax water-based Crimson red stain
• Four stars white acrylic craft paint
• Several coats of gloss Krylon Clear Acrylic spray
I chose to wipe-on the stains and white paint with a rag for a rustic folk-art appearance (the wood grain intentionally shows through a bit). However, you can opt to use enamel spray paints for a more “slick” appearance if you like.
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Originally Posted by dbemus
