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SEPT/OCT
2003
Volume 46/Issue 5
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Queen Anne Living Room Tables
• Covered Wagon Toy Box
• Tilting Shelf Sewing Thread Holder
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The Tilting Shelf Thread Holder
The Sides (D) will be assembled 3/8" in from the ends of the Top (A) and Bottom (B)...and they must also be flush with the back edges of the Top (A) and Bottom (B).
Making The Final
Cuts
Assemble the Top (A), Bottom (B)
and Sides (D) using #8 x 1-1/4" wood screws.
DO NOT GLUE. Then, using a Router
Set-Up with a 1/4"
Straight Bit, rout a 1/4" wide by 1/4" deep rabbet around the back
of the assembled framework to hold the Lower Back (F),
as shown in Figure 2. While still assembled,
take the finished measurements for the Lower Back and cut it out of 1/4"
plywood.
Disassemble the Top, Bottom and Sides. Using a Router Set-Up with a 1/4" Router Chuck and a Chamfering Bit, Bevel the (front edges only) of the Sides (D). Next, bevel the underside rear edge of the Shelves (C) so they won't bind against the Lower Back when tipped forward. It's also a god idea to bevel the edges of the Top (A), Bottom (B) and the Upper Back (E) for a pleasing appearance.
Change to a 1/4" Round-Over Bit and rout the front edges of the Shelves (C).
Next, drill and countersink 1/8" diameter holes in the ends of the Shelves (C) and insert #10 x 1-1/4" wood screws (See Fig. 3). Drive the screws in to the ends of the threads, then cut off the heads about 1/4" from the shelf end using a hacksaw or bolt cutter. File the screw ends smooth.
Drill a 5/32" diameter hole in the Sides (D) to accept the metal screw/pegs you have mounted in the Shelf ends. Now, drill the 3/8" diameter holes for the Dowel Plugs (H) that the Shelves will rest against when tilted forward (See Fig. 5).
Finishing And
Assembly
Sand all pieces smooth. Before applying the finish, glue a metal washer
to the Upper Back (E) to hold a refrigerator
magnet. It will come in handy for holding sewing needles and pins.
We used a clear coat of polyurethane for a natural-looking finish. But you can stain first, if you like.
The only glue used during assembly was for securing the Dowel Pins (G) in the Shelves (C)...the Dowel Plugs (H) to cover the screw heads and for the Shelf tilt stops...the Lower Back (F) to the Top (A)...and the Bottom (B) and Sides (D).
Follow the exploded diagram (Fig. 2) for proper assembly of the Thread Holder.
Suggested retail price: $25 to $30 each
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