Money
Maker
Article
JAN/FEB
2003
Volume 46/Issue 1
IN
THIS ISSUE
Project
Articles
•
Classic Rolltop Desk
• 16-Drawer Apothecary Chest
• First Class Letter Box
DEPARTMENTS
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Ask Smitty
• Owner’s Gallery
• Letters from Owners
Academy Notes
Should
you have a Thickness Planer in your shop?
Service Pointers
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Safety Tips
Hearing
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What's
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When
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The First Class Letter Box
Here's a handy, highly saleable item that's not only attractive, but quick and easy to build, as well.
Everyone needs a place to put the day's mail, and this little Letter Box makes the perfect spot. Designed to hang on the wall or sit on a desktop, it is a simple enough project that it can easily be modified in its design to suit a variety of different room decors.
Our example is an “Early American” style, but by merely squaring-off the scalloped top of the back (A) and front (C)... then changing the curved edges of the sides (B) to a straight 30-degree angle, as an example, you have a more modern design. Or, use your imagination to modify the shapes of the various pieces to make a design or series of designs that you feel will be appealing to your buyers. This is a great “Money-Maker” for you to experiment with!
We've backed this project article up with a special “Making Multiples” article, explaining a variety of techniques to help you save time when you're creating several of a given project to give as gifts...or to sell at craft fairs. Be sure to check it out. It's loaded with valuable tips. Here's a link to this important article.
1: Resaw the lumber to a 5/16" thickness, using your Bandsaw and a 5/8" Resawing Blade. Then, use your Belt Sander or Thickness Planer to bring all the pieces to final dimension.
2: Cut all pieces to approximate size, using your table saw.
3: Cut the side (B) tapers that allow the front (C) to tilt forward. Use the taper jig idea shown in the "Making Multiples" article
