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ISSUE ARCHIVES

JAN / FEB 2001
Volume 44 /  Issue 1

IN THIS ISSUE
Project Articles
Grandfather Clock, Part 3
The Porch Swing
The Kite String Winder

DEPARTMENTS
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Owner’s Gallery
Letters from Owners

Products on Parade
The Shopsmith Lathe Duplicator
 
Academy Notes
Vertical Drill Press Set-Ups
 
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National Woodworking Academy in Dayton, OH
 
Service Pointers
Drill Press/Boring
Machine Tips

 
Safety Tips
Drilling & Boring Tips

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Weekend
Project
Article

Spring/Summer Relaxation
At Its Finest!
 
You’ll never find a Porch Swing of this quality at retail !  
It’s built to last a lifetime — all in a single weekend !

STEP 1:
 
Plane your stock  for the three back supports (B), three bottom supports (C) and 21 slats (A) to the desired thickness. Our guidelines call for 7/8-inch, 7/8-inch and 5/8-inch, respectively.  Remember, you may choose to make these parts thicker if you are lengthening the swing or using lumber that may not be as strong as oak.

STEP 2:
 
Cut the back supports (B), bottom supports (C) and slats (A) to size/length, according to the List of Materials.

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View Plans &
Assembly Drawings
 
End View Assembly &
List of Materials

Arm Rest Pattern
Bottom Supports Pattern
Support Assembly and Pattern
Assembled Swing

STEP 3:
 
Using your bandsaw or scroll saw, cut out the contours for the back and bottom supports (B & C). For best results, use the pad sawing technique with double-faced tape to cut multiples of the same profile at the same time.

STEP 4:
 
Using your drum sander, sand all the support profiles (B & C) while they’re still taped together.

STEP 5:
 Again . . . while they’re still taped together . . . drill 3/8-inch diameter holes at the locations indicated in the support pattern.

STEP 6:
 Untape the back and bottom supports (B & C) and assemble them with carriage bolts, washers and nuts.  Tighten securely (see Support Assembly).

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