Introduction:
The footstool is made of the following 4 parts: Oak Legs (4) Oak Rails (4) Cleats (2) Plywood Top
Note that the legs are each made of 2 pieces glued together
You will learn to make the following 3 wood joints: Biscuit joint Rabbet joint Lap joint
You are required to supply the fabric/leather for the cushion
Paper work Before grabbing a piece of wood you must
complete 2 paper items:
A Cutting List A Cost Sheet
Marks:
Your project will be graded using the supplied rubric.
Emphasis for this project is placed on: Following correct breakout procedure Accuracy of all dimensions (length, width, thickness) Quality of wood joints Quality of finish (sanding, stain, clear) Safe practices in the wood shop
The Legs:
The legs are made by gluing 2 pieces at a right angle
Start by making these 8 pieces:
(4) – 12” X 2 ½” X ¾”
(4) – 12” X 1 ¾” X ¾”
Picking a Board
This project will be built using cabinet grade red oak
Oak is very heavy and will not dent easily. You can identify it by its hardness and the porous grain
Select a piece of oak that is 1” thick and a width that allows you to get several pieces without much waste
Mr. Huber will show you how to layout a board using chalk
Step 1: Mark the rough length
Mark the rough length 1/2” longer than finished size (12 1/2”)
Use chalk and a square Check the board for
cracks and staples
Step 2: Cut to rough length
Use the mitre saw to crosscut the rough pieces
Make sure you have enough material to make all 8 pieces
Be aware that a hardwood like oak will kickback easily
Step 3: Joint a reference face
Joint the each piece with the face down
Mark the reference face with a checkmark
Use a pushstick
Step 4: Plane to finished thickness
Plane each piece to ¾”
Plane all pieces at the same time to ensure they are all consistent
Step 5: Joint a reference edge
Joint 1 edge flat and smooth on each piece
Mark the jointed edge with a checkmark
Step 6: Rip to width
Use the table saw to rip the pieces down to the right width
(4) – 2 ½”
(4) – 1 ¾”
The jointed edge must go against the fence
Mr. Huber will supervise you while using the table saw
Step 7: Crosscut one end square
Use the crosscut sled on the table saw to cut 1 end square on each piece
Cut off as little as possible