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
TOOL: Radial Arm Saw
NEXT STEP:
Jointer
RESULTS: Have enough pieces that add up to rough cut at least 27” L x 14” W
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
PART Shelves
# NEEDED 2
DIRECTIONS: •
• Rough cut three boards at least 27” long •
• Should be enough to make 14” Wide when glued •
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
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.
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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.
•
Estimated Time: 10 minutes
TOOL: Table Top Layout
NEXT STEP:
Glue Table
RESULTS: Properly laid out board marked with a V and identifying information
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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: •
• Wear approved safety glasses. •
• •
Estimated Time: 4 minutes
TOOL: Glue Table
NEXT STEP:
Planer
RESULTS: Glued up table top at least 27” L x 14” W
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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: •
• Wear approved safety glasses. •
• •
Estimated Time: 10 minutes
TOOL: Surface Planer
NEXT STEP:
Table Saw
RESULTS: Shelves surface planed on both sides measuring a minimum 3/4" thickness
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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.
Estimated Time: 10 minutes
TOOL: Table Saw
NEXT STEP:
Jointer
RESULTS: Board = ¾” Th x 13” W x 27” L
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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.
•
Estimated Time: 10 minutes
TOOL: Radial Arm Saw
NEXT STEP:
Table Saw
RESULTS: Table Top is now final 13” L x 14” W x ¾ Th
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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 •
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
TOOL: Table Saw
NEXT STEP:
Radial Arm Saw
RESULTS: Board = ¾” Th x 9” W x and at least 14” L
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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
TOOL: Radial Arm Saw
NEXT STEP:
Table Router
RESULTS: Bottom shelf is now final 11 5/16” L x 9” W x ¾ Th
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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 •
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
TOOL: Table Router
NEXT STEP:
Kreg Jig
RESULTS: Angled top shelf on table
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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: •
• Wear approved safety glasses. •
• Hold firmly and flat on table •
Estimated Time: 2 minutes
TOOL: Kreg Jig
NEXT STEP:
Kreg Jig
RESULTS: Four side boards, with five holes in each.
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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. •
Estimated Time: 15 minutes
TOOL: Kreg Jig
NEXT STEP:
Sanding
RESULTS: Two side boards, with four holes in each.
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
PART Assembly Bottom Apron
# NEEDED 2
DIRECTIONS: Drill Half way in and pull drill out to release shavings
• Center bottom apron (vertically) on Jig
•
SAFETY TIPS: •
• Clamp Kreg Jig to bench top. •
• Wear approved safety classes. •
Estimated Time: 15 minutes
TOOL: Sanding Aprons
NEXT STEP:
Sanding Leg
RESULTS: All Aprons sanded and ready to be finished
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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 •
Estimated Time: 15 minutes
TOOL: Sanding Legs
NEXT STEP:
Assembly- Top Apron to leg
RESULTS: All Legs are sanded and ready to be finished
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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 •
• Protect eyes •
Estimated Time: 15 minutes
TOOL: Assembly- 2 Top Aprons to legs
NEXT STEP:
Assembly- Bottom Apron to leg
RESULTS: All Top Aprons are attached to each leg
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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
•
SAFETY TIPS: •
• •
• Protect eyes •
Estimated Time: 15 minutes
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
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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 •
Set 2 bottom Aprons up spacing 1 ½ “ up from the bottom of the leg using 1 ½ “ spacing block
•
SAFETY TIPS: •
•
• Protect eyes •
Estimated Time: 5 minutes
TOOL: Assembly- Final 2 Top Aprons to legs
NEXT STEP:
Assembly- Top Shelf
RESULTS: All Top Aprons are attached to each leg
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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 •
Set final 2 Aprons up to be flush with the top of each leg, and make sure the legs are flat on the table
•
SAFETY TIPS: •
• Have partner hold steady (in a safe manner) while you drill
•
• Protect eyes •
Estimated Time: 5 minutes
TOOL: Assembly- Top Shelf
NEXT STEP:
Assembly- Bottom Shelf
RESULTS: Top Shelf is attached to the aprons
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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
•
SAFETY TIPS: •
• Check after each screw that they did not poke through the top
•
• Protect eyes •
Estimated Time: 5 minutes
TOOL: Assembly- Bottom Shelf
NEXT STEP- Finish
RESULTS: Bottom Shelf is attached to the aprons
PROJECT Square Plant Stand
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 •
• Protect eyes •
Estimated Time: 5 minutes