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WOODWORKS: BEGINNER PROJECT 2014 - 2015 BALL STORAGE STAND

Balls. They don’t store well at all; they don’t stay put; they don’t stack; they need an organizer, and here it is. For your soccer-basketball-volleyball collection, this stand is the perfect solution for ball clutter, and it’s also perfect for beginning woodworkers. You’ll add to your basic table , and biscuit joinery skills; after you build it, you’ll learn more about applying stain and using clear protective finishes to protect the and keep it looking beautiful.

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TOOLS REQUIRED SHOPPING LIST Hand Tools Recommended Wood: – Combination Parts Material Quantity – for gluing A 1x12 2' B, C, D 1x6 12' Power Tools #20 biscuits 6 – – Miter saw 2 Coughlan’s Stretch Straps flat, 40" – Straps are available on Amazon, as well as from sporting goods stores. Flat straps like these – hold the balls better than round ones. – Compressed air brad nailer – Orbital or finish sander CUTTING AND PARTS LIST Part Name Qty Dimension Miscellaneous A Top and bottom 2 3/4" × 10" × 10" – Tape measure B Sides 3 – Pencil 3/4" × 51/2" × 44" – C Feet 3 3/4" × 11/2" × 51/2" – Safety glasses D Front foot 1 3/4" × 11/2" × 21/2" – 120- and 220-grit – Sanding block – Clean, lint-free cloths – Respirator – Gloves for finishing

WOOD FINISHING PRODUCTS Recommended Finish Alternate Finish Finish: Minwax® Cloths, Finish: Minwax® Express Color™,

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN 11. Sand the exterior faces of the project. Start with 120- or 150-grit paper and finish with 220-grit. Good craftsmanship begins and ends with good work habits, so make the following steps part of your routine workshop practice. If you have any doubts or questions about how to proceed with a project, always 12. Glue and nail the feet to the underside of the bottom. Center the discuss them with your shop instructor. front foot between the hook holes (See Fig. 5). • Carefully and fully review plans and instructions before putting a tool to the project . STAINING AND FINISHING • Work sensibly and safely. Wear safety goggles. Wear the Woodworker’s Tip: Though you may be tempted to cut short appropriate respirator whenever making or working your sanding, preparation, and application time, don’t do it. with thinners or other solvents. These tasks are very important steps in obtaining a high-quality • At the end of every work session, clean up your shop area and finish. Remember, it is the finish, just as much as the fit and put away all portable tools. smoothness of the parts, that will have an impact on how people view your craftsmanship. To ensure excellent results, follow the CUTTING AND ASSEMBLY steps listed in this section and the instructions the wood finishing manufacturer puts on its products. 1. See Fig. 1 for overall guidance. If necessary, glue pieces edge to edge to make blanks for the top and bottom, A. WOOD FINISHING TIPS • Test the stains and clear protective finishes you are planning to 2. Cut the top and bottom to their finished size, 10" x 10". use on scrap pieces of wood. On the back of the scrap, mark the stain and clear finish combination and the type of wood. Allow 3. Lay out the angle cuts on one of the pieces by measuring in all samples to dry thoroughly before making your final selection. 21/4"from each corner and drawing the cut lines (See Fig. 2). Save your samples for quick reference on future projects. 4. Set a miter saw to 45º and cut each corner to the cut lines. • All stains and clear protective finishes must be allowed to dry thoroughly between coats. Remember that drying times can vary Woodworker’s Tip: To ensure that the top and bottom come out due to temperature, humidity, and other climatic conditions. exactly the same, use double-faced tape to hold them together and • If you have some leftover stain or clear finish, wipe the can rim so aligned so you can cut them both at the same time. that it won’t dry out and prevent the lid from forming a tight seal.

5. Cut the sides, B, to length. In order to make sure they are exactly Before You Stain the same, either use a stop block or cut all three at the same time. Carefully sand the parts in the direction of the grain. Start with 120- grit sandpaper and finish with 220-grit. Remove all the sanding dust. Woodworker’s Tip: The length of the sides corresponds to the Then proceed with the stain and clear protective finish of your choice. length of the bungee cord/retainer straps. The stand can be made shorter or longer, but it will then need shorter or longer straps. RECOMMENDED STAIN AND FINISH They should be about 4” shorter than the sides. Minwax® Wood Finishing Cloths, Maple

6. Lay out the top, bottom, and sides for the biscuits or similar 13. Minwax® Wood Finishing Cloths are a wipe-on stain and finish joinery. Mark the center of the biscuit slots at 11/2" from the in one easy step! To keep your hands clean, wear the gloves that are corner (See Fig. 3). provided with the package. Open the package at the front label and remove a single stain cloth. Close the flap to keep the rest of the cloths Woodworker’s Tip: A joinery alternative would be to glue and from drying out. screw the sides to the top and bottom. 14. After sanding, use the stain cloth to simultaneously apply both 7. Lay out locations for the retainer strap hook holes. Locate them 3/4" color and clear protective finish to the wood by wiping in the direction from the front edge and 3/4" from each corner. of the grain and working the color into the wood surface. To get color into sharp corners or other areas that are difficult to access, wrap 8. Drill the holes using a bit size that allows easy insertion and the cloth around a small putty knife and gently work the stain in, still removal of the bungee hooks. wiping in the direction of the grain whenever possible.

Woodworker’s Tip: Stack the top and bottom together so the 15. When the entire piece is covered, remove any excess with a holes are identically located and be sure to use a backer when clean, dry rag, lightly wiping the surface to even out the coverage. drilling through holes so the board doesn’t splinter on the exit side. For an even deeper and richer color and sheen, wait one hour, and then apply a second coat with a fresh cloth. Wait overnight before 9. Sand the interior faces of the sides, top, and bottom. subjecting the wood to normal use.

10. Assemble the project, keeping the sides centered on the edges 16. For extra durability, apply Minwax® Polycrylic® Protective Finish where they join the top and bottom (See Fig. 4). or Minwax® Wipe-On Poly.

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ALTERNATE STAIN AND FINISH Minwax® Express Color™, Mahogany

Alt 1. To apply Minwax® Express Color™, first shake the tube gently. Point the tube toward the wood surface and squeeze gently. Apply with a clean, lint-free cloth. Remove any excess by wiping lightly, in the direction of the wood grain, with a clean cloth. For a deeper color and sheen, wait one hour, then apply a second coat.

PRODUCT SAFETY For your safety and the safety of those you work with, always read and follow the safety warnings that manufacturers print on their labels.

WARNING! Removal of old by sanding, scraping, or other means may generate dust or fumes that contain lead. Exposure to lead dust or fumes may cause brain damage or other adverse health effects, especially in children or pregnant women. Controlling exposure to lead or other hazardous substances requires the use of proper protective equipment, such as properly fitted respirators (NIOSH approved) and proper containment and cleanup. For more information, call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD (in U.S.) or contact your local health authority.

When using water-based wood finishing products:

CAUTIONS: Use Only With Adequate Ventilation. To avoid overexposure, open windows and doors or use other means to ensure fresh air entry during application and drying. If you experience eye watering, headaches, or dizziness, increase fresh air or wear respiratory protection (NIOSH approved), or leave the area. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wash hands after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Do not transfer contents to other containers for storage.

FIRST AID: In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with large amounts of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If swallowed, get medical attention immediately.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. CONFORMS TO ASTM D-4326. Contact a physician for more health information.

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FIG 1.

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FIG 2.

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2-1/4" Lay out each corner for a 45º cut and make the cuts with a miter saw. See Step 3.

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Before cutting the biscuit slots, clamp the piece to the . See Step 6.

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FIG 4.

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After gluing the pieces, use eight bar clamps as shown to hold them in place. See Step 10.

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After gluing the feet to the bottom, secure them in place with brads. See Step 12.

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