| Blog series by scrappy | updated 230 days ago | 4 parts | 6971 reads | 30 comments total |
Part 1: Step #1 Getting Ready/Choosing your Wood
Hello all,I have been asked to give a class on making a wood bracelet similar to this one. http://lumberjocks.com/projects/18322 I want to point out that we will NOT be using the special jig I made. I have a different way to get the same results which does not require each of you making a jig. Part #1Getting started and choosing wood. Step #2Preparation off wood and cutting notches. Step #3Drilling holes and shaping. Step #4Finishing and final assembly We will begin be goin...
Part 2: Preparing Wood and Cutting Pieces
Welcome Back! We will begin be going over some safety tips. First of all it is always important to know your tools and use them safely. You will be working with very small pieces of wood so, the utmost care is needed. Always use all guards and a zero clearance blade on the table saw. Always use proper eye and ear protection. If something does not seem safe, then stop Step ONE The first thing you want to do is to cut your wood to size. I started with a piece of 4/4 Purple ...
Part 3: Step #3 Drilling Holes and Shaping
Making a Wood Bracelet with Scrappy: Step #3 First I want to remind every one to be VERY careful! Always keep safety in mind when doing your projects. In this step we will be drilling the holes for the pins and shaping the pieces. Once you have all of your pieces cut to size ( step #1 ) and the notches cut ( step #2 ), you can get ready to drill the holes for the hinge pins. You will need:Suitable material for a hinge pin. ( in my first one I used brad nails. ) I got some wire fr...
Part 4: Part #4 Finishing and Final Assembly
Welcome Back! We will begin be going over some safety tips. First of all it is always important to know your tools and use them safely. You will be working with very small pieces of wood so, the utmost care is needed. Always use all guards and a zero clearance blade on the table saw. Always use proper eye and ear protection. If something does not seem safe, then stop! Step #4 In this section we are going to be doing our Final Sanding, Finishing and Assembly of the bracelet. ...
