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By
KONRAD SAUER
Photo by DAVE STARRETT
Illustration by LEN CHURCHILL |
THE MORE THINGS CHANGE (part 5) |
The
top of the dry sink consists of a small panel surrounded by
a frame. Make the top frame as you did the bottom frame and
add the stopped dado on the inside edge. Mill tenons on three
hidden edges of the top panel to fit into these dadoes. Assemble
the top now.
The Drawer
The drawer is standard construction. Blind dovetail the sides
into the back and face, and slide the raised panel bottom into
its dado before final assembly.
Time for Glue
 Begin
the final assembly by bringing the case sides together with
the bottom panel, sink bottom and door divider. Next attach
the case back. Now assemble the front rails and stiles, fitting
the drawer divider and bridge as you go. Attach the completed
main case to the base with screws. Only two screws are needed,
one at each end, driven up from the bottom, through the base
frame into the bottom panel of the main case. Attach the top
to the main case with glue and biscuits for alignment. Apply
the glue only to the middle third of the top edge of the sides
to allow for seasonal movement. The final construction step
is applying the cove moulding trim. This moulding hides the
joints between the base and the main case and between the main
case and the top. Mitre the cove to fit then attach it with
glue and brads to the base and top only. Not attaching the cove
to the sides allows for seasonal movement. Install the door
and drawer knobs now.
The Secret Finish
This
is my standard finish for cherry, and imparts that rich dark
colour. Let the dry sink tan outside for a day before adding
the finish. With cherry, one day in the sunshine is equal to
about five years of indoor aging. Just be sure that nothing
is placed on it and to turn it regularly so it gets even exposure.
As strange as it sounds, be on the lookout for birds flying
overhead. They can ruin a piece quickly. After its tanning session,
complete the finishing by applying three coats of tung oil followed
by a coat of paste wax.
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- Cherry Dry Sink | 2
- You Will Need | 3 - Construction,
part 1
4 - Construction, part 2
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- Construction, part 3 |
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