TOOL: Radial Arm Saw NEXT STEP: Radial Arm Saw RESULTS: Finish Top Apron Pieces at 9” L x 4” W x ¾ “ Th PROJECT Square Plant Stand PART Top Apron # NEEDED.

TOOL: Radial Arm Saw

NEXT STEP:

Radial Arm Saw

RESULTS: Finish Top Apron Pieces at 9” L x 4” W x ¾ “ Th

PROJECT Square Plant Stand

PART Top Apron

# NEEDED 4

DIRECTIONS: • Make sure saw dust is not between block and material

• Set up Stop Block properly at 9” •

• Push Board up against stop block •

SAFETY TIPS:• Wait for saw to come to a stop before touching pieces

• Wear approved safety glasses. •

• Do not cross arms when operating saw •

Estimated Time: 4 minutes


NEXT STEP:

Jointer

RESULTS: Have enough pieces that add up to rough cut at least 27” L x 14” W


PART Shelves

# NEEDED 2

DIRECTIONS: •

• Rough cut three boards at least 27” long •

• Should be enough to make 14” Wide when glued •





TOOL: Jointer

NEXT STEP:

Table Top Layout

RESULTS: Two outside Boards will have one smooth, square edge on inside. Middle board will be square on both edges.


PART Shelves

# NEEDED 2

DIRECTIONS: • Joint all interior edges so they glue flush

• Select best rough edge. •

• Feed into jointer as many times as needed to be smooth. •

SAFETY TIPS: • Make sure the material is straight.

• Keep fingers away from cutter head. • Make sure material does not have any metal on the edge (staples, nails, etc…)

• Make sure the material does not have any loose knots.

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TOOL: Table Top Layout

NEXT STEP:

Glue Table

RESULTS: Properly laid out board marked with a V and identifying information


PART Shelves

# NEEDED 2

DIRECTIONS: • Mark a “V” on top with pencil.

• Check end grains to alternate (Smiles and Frowns). • Mark boards “1 of 3”, “2 of 3” etc.

• Check for knots to determine top of table. • Put student name on it with a unique number.

SAFETY TIPS: •


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TOOL: Glue Table

NEXT STEP:

Planer

RESULTS: Glued up table top at least 27” L x 14” W


PART Shelves

# NEEDED 2

DIRECTIONS: • Slide boards into place, snug up the two bottom clamps.

• Prepare clamps, glue, boards. • Make sure board is flat as possible, and snug top clamp.

• Add glue to two edges, and smooth with finger. • Tighten as much as possible, and wipe off excess glue.

SAFETY TIPS: •


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TOOL: Surface Planer

NEXT STEP:

Table Saw

RESULTS: Shelves surface planed on both sides measuring a minimum 3/4" thickness


PART Shelves

# NEEDED 2

DIRECTIONS: • Feed material into surfacer.

• Hand scrape excess glue, and measure thickness. • Turn wheel one full turn (1/16") per cut.

• Set surface planer to the thickness measured. • Alternate sides so that both sides are smooth.

SAFETY TIPS:• Keep hands and fingers away from in feed roller.

• Wear approved safety glasses.• Do not try to remove too much material at one time.


TOOL: Table Saw

NEXT STEP:

Jointer

RESULTS: Board = ¾” Th x 13” W x 27” L


PART Bottom Apron

# NEEDED 2

DIRECTIONS: • Run material through table saw using push stick.

• Set blade height 1/8" above material. • Put X on cut sides.

• Set fence to 13– 1/16”. •

SAFETY TIPS: • Stand to one side of the saw blade.

• Use a push stick when making small or narrow cuts.

• Make sure no one is standing directly behind the saw before you start your cut.

• Push the material completely past the blade. •

Estimated Time: 5 Minutes

TOOL: Jointer

NEXT STEP:

Radial Arm Saw

RESULTS: Square board about 27” L x 13” W


PART Shelves

# NEEDED 2

DIRECTIONS: •

• Select edge that is marked with an “X” •

• Feed into jointer as many times as needed to be smooth. •

SAFETY TIPS: • Make sure the material is straight.

• Keep fingers away from cutter head. • Make sure material does not have any metal on the edge (staples, nails, etc…)

• Make sure the material does not have any loose knots.

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NEXT STEP:

Table Saw

RESULTS: Table Top is now final 13” L x 14” W x ¾ Th


PART Table Top

# NEEDED 2

DIRECTIONS: • Keep other board on the side (not scrap)

• Use Stop block to cut table top shelf to 13” •

• Should be enough to make 14” Wide when glued •





TOOL: Table Saw

NEXT STEP:

Radial Arm Saw

RESULTS: Board = ¾” Th x 9” W x and at least 14” L


PART Bottom Shelf

# NEEDED 2

DIRECTIONS: • Run material through table saw using push stick.

• Set blade height 1/8" above material. • Put X on cut sides.

• Set fence to 9– 1/16”. •

SAFETY TIPS: • Stand to one side of the saw blade.

• Use a push stick when making small or narrow cuts.

• Make sure no one is standing directly behind the saw before you start your cut.

• Push the material completely past the blade. •

Estimated Time: 2 Minutes


NEXT STEP:

Table Router

RESULTS: Bottom shelf is now final 11 5/16” L x 9” W x ¾ Th


PART Bottom Shelf

# NEEDED 1

DIRECTIONS: • Use Stop block to cut table top shelf to 11 5/16”

• Set up stop block to 11 5/16” •

• Make sure no saw dust is between block and shelf •





TOOL: Table Router

NEXT STEP:

Kreg Jig

RESULTS: Angled top shelf on table


PART Table top

# NEEDED 1

DIRECTIONS: • Route two end grains first (go slow on corner)

• Set up 45 degree bit •

• Have partner hold vent behind machine to collect dust •

SAFETY TIPS: •


• Hold firmly and flat on table •


TOOL: Kreg Jig

NEXT STEP:

Kreg Jig

RESULTS: Four side boards, with five holes in each.


PART Assembly Top Apron

# NEEDED 4

DIRECTIONS: Drill Half way in and pull drill out to release shavings

• Mark backs of all side boards with “back”. • Drill holes (one into top).

• Line up edge of board in Kreg Jig. •

SAFETY TIPS: •

• Clamp Kreg Jig to bench top. •

• Wear approved safety classes. •


TOOL: Kreg Jig

NEXT STEP:

Sanding

RESULTS: Two side boards, with four holes in each.


PART Assembly Bottom Apron

# NEEDED 2

DIRECTIONS: Drill Half way in and pull drill out to release shavings

• Center bottom apron (vertically) on Jig

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SAFETY TIPS: •

• Clamp Kreg Jig to bench top. •

• Wear approved safety classes. •


TOOL: Sanding Aprons

NEXT STEP:

Sanding Leg

RESULTS: All Aprons sanded and ready to be finished


PART Sanding Apron

# NEEDED 6

DIRECTIONS: • Quarter sheet sand with 280 Grit

• Belt sand of apron with 80 Grit • Break curve on top edges and bottom of apron

Sand until lines are out from planer • DO NOT SAND LEFT OR RIGHT SIDES

SAFETY TIPS: •

• Use foam when sanding insides •

• Protect eyes •


TOOL: Sanding Legs

NEXT STEP:

Assembly- Top Apron to leg

RESULTS: All Legs are sanded and ready to be finished


PART Sanding Legs

# NEEDED 4

DIRECTIONS: •

• Quarter sheet sand each side of the legs with 100 Grit • Break curve on top edges and bottom of apron

Re-Sand with 280 Grit • DO NOT SAND BOTTOM OR TOP EDGES

SAFETY TIPS: •

• Use foam when sanding insides •



TOOL: Assembly- 2 Top Aprons to legs

NEXT STEP:

Assembly- Bottom Apron to leg

RESULTS: All Top Aprons are attached to each leg


PART Top Apron

# NEEDED 2

DIRECTIONS:• Clamp aprons to legs and Using 1 ½ “ Kreg screws Drill all four screws into each leg

• Set Drill on “Low” Setting and #8 • ONLY SCREW 2 TOP APRONS ON

Only Set 2 Aprons up to be flush with the top of each leg, and make sure the legs are flat on the table

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SAFETY TIPS: •

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TOOL: Assembly- Bottom Aprons to legs

NEXT STEP: Assembly- Final 2 Top Aprons to legs

RESULTS: All two bottom Aprons are attached to each leg


PART Top Apron

# NEEDED 2


• Set Drill on “Low” Setting and #8 •

Set 2 bottom Aprons up spacing 1 ½ “ up from the bottom of the leg using 1 ½ “ spacing block

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SAFETY TIPS: •

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TOOL: Assembly- Final 2 Top Aprons to legs

NEXT STEP:

Assembly- Top Shelf

RESULTS: All Top Aprons are attached to each leg


PART Top Apron

# NEEDED 2


• Set Drill on “Low” Setting and #8 •

Set final 2 Aprons up to be flush with the top of each leg, and make sure the legs are flat on the table

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SAFETY TIPS: •

• Have partner hold steady (in a safe manner) while you drill

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TOOL: Assembly- Top Shelf

NEXT STEP:

Assembly- Bottom Shelf

RESULTS: Top Shelf is attached to the aprons


PART Top Shelf

# NEEDED 1

DIRECTIONS: • Set drill to “Low” and # 6

• Flip Shelf upside down on foam and align grain in the same direction as apron and legs

• Using 1 ¼ “ Kreg screws drill in one screw per apron

Center legs on top shelf, approximately 3/8 “ from each side

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SAFETY TIPS: •

• Check after each screw that they did not poke through the top

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TOOL: Assembly- Bottom Shelf

NEXT STEP- Finish

RESULTS: Bottom Shelf is attached to the aprons


PART Bottom Shelf

# NEEDED 1

DIRECTIONS: • Make sure the grain goes the same way

• Align one end of the bottom shelf flush with the bottom apron

• Shoot nails straight down into shelf into apron

Use 1 ½ “ 18 Gauge nails •

SAFETY TIPS: •

• Keep fingers away from nail gun •



TOOL: Radial Arm Saw NEXT STEP: Radial Arm Saw RESULTS: Finish Top Apron Pieces at 9” L x 4” W x ¾ “ Th PROJECT Square Plant Stand PART Top Apron # NEEDED.

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