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Turned Shelf

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Book No. 4509, PRACTICAL DELTA PROJECTS
NEW & NOVEL THINGS TO MAKE, BOOK 9
DELTA MFG. DIVISION

USE the full-size pattern when turning, picking off the dimensions directly with calipers or dividers as required. The top is glued up in two pieces with paper at the joint and then glued, also a paper joint, to a backing block about 6 inches in diameter. After turning the under side, the work can be reversed and mounted directly to faceplate for the final operation of recessing the rim. The spindles are standard turnings. Two solid and two split spindles are needed to make a pair of shelves. Stock for the bottom turning can be mounted on a backing block, or, if cut an inch longer than finished size, can be mounted directly to faceplate. The stock should be in two parts with paper at the joint so that the turning can be split when finished. Holes for the spindles should be drilled before the faceplate turnings are split apart. Each shelf is hung by means of two metal hangers, bradded to the back of the shelf. The finish should be natural, using clear varnish or lacquer. Also attractive with a shellac and wax finish. If a soft wood is used in the construction, the shelf will be pleasing in bone white shaded with a warm brown wining stain.

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