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NOV/DEC 2003
Volume 46/Issue 6

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• California Dream Toys
• The Mantel Clock
• Christmas Tree Ornaments

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Academy Notes
Clean Cuts - Pt. 3 - All About Router Bits
 
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MARK V Saw Guards
 
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Proper Workshop Lighting

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The Classic Mantel Clock

6: Use a 1/4" Straight Bit to rout a stopped groove in the front edge of parts (C). Also rout a groove in the front edge of parts (D). These grooves should be about 9/32" wide and 1/4" deep to accept the veneer-covered Clock Face (part E) when the Clock is assembled.

7: Next, use your Drill Press mounted Router set-up with a 1/4" Straight Bit to create 1/4" by 1/4" deep mortises in parts (C) -- to accept the 1/4" by 1/4" tenons you create on the ends of parts (D). This overhead set-up is preferred for operations such as this since it provides maximum visibility and safety while making your stopped mortise cuts.

8: Form the 1/4" by 1/4" tenons on the ends of parts (D) - to fit the mortises in parts (C). Dry assemble parts (C) and (D). When you're satisfied with the fit, put a 1/8" chamfer on the front and back edges of parts (D).

9: Dry assemble parts (C) and (D). Measure and cut the veneered plywood (E,G,H) to fit the assembled case frame (C,D)

NOTE: The back is different than the front because it must be hinged to provide access to the clock movement.

10: Dry assemble and clamp parts (A, B & C). Drill two 3/8" holes through parts (B & C) and one stopped 3/8" hole into the bottom of part (A). Insert a 3/8" dowel through these holes to help align these three parts during assembly and glue-up.

11: Glue parts (A, B & C) and clamp together until dry. Glue and screw the two feet (F) to the base (C). Once the top assembly has dried, drill two holes for the top handle (bail).

12: The Clock can now by final assembled. Glue and clamp the top, bottom, sides and front face together, being careful to keep everything square during assembly. Once the assembly has dried thoroughly, drill the appropriate-sized hole in the face panel for your clock movement.

13: Sand the assembled case thoroughly, vacuum the sawdust away, wipe with a tack cloth and apply the finish of your choice.

14: Install the movement, handle, back hinges and any decorative accents.

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