Utensil Holder
I did not know what to make for the 2015 Kitchen Utensil Build Challenge but I knew that I wanted to try make something using my new Spline jig so I thought I would make an utensil holder and came up with this decorative box.
A friend of mine dropped off some some oak pallet wood last week. It had a few nail holes so instead of filling and sanding I just cut them out.
With the blade set to 45 degrees I cut the pieces for the sides of the box, for details on how I glued the box together see the video, I also did this on my last video. Both videos used a different clamping method.
With the box glued together I first carefully measured and used a test piece to make sure all the cuts were exact. I did not want to mess up the work that I have done so far.
Slowly cutting.....
Now to cut the middle section, I was worried something would go wrong but it was very easy.
Just measure twice... use a scrap test piece and
go slow.
A strip of dark hardwood is first cut on the table saw at 45 degrees then cut to small triangles on the band saw.
The box is sitting in a V-block and the triangle blocks are glued and a weight is placed on top to clamp them.
After the glue has dried I use the band saw to trim the triangle blocks. It is then taken over to the belt sander and sanded smooth.
The last thing to do is put on a bottom. I just traced out a piece from the inside and cut it on the band saw. With some glue this will be a very snug fit.
The utensil holder turned out nice and sits in the kitchen. I am very happy with my spline jig (plus). It does a great job and cuts accurately. I am now ready for my next project.
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See also:
Height gauge Multi blast gate Bookend challenge