How to Make a Calendar Board and Pen Rack
Note the measurements of this object's two pieces of wood, consisting of: an upright piece; and a base block., Mark out the pieces accurately according to the above measurements., In sawing out the pieces, cut a trifle outside of the outline, then...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Note the measurements of this object's two pieces of wood
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Step 2: consisting of: an upright piece; and a base block.
Where you have a piece like the upright of the calendar-board to mark out, with opposite sides alike, it is best to draw a center-line first, then lay off the measurements each side of this line, and connect the points with straight lines.
Alternately, lay off the measurements on one side of the center-line, draw the lines connecting the points, make a careful tracing of the outline, reverse the tracing, and trace it off upon the opposite side of the center-line., The round corners of the upright piece of the calendar-board can either be cut with a chisel or be filed round.
The bevel on the top edge of the base block can be made with a plane or chisel.,,, This used to be a standard size that can be purchased at stationery stores when this article was written initially.
If you don't find such a calendar easily, you can print a calendar pad of your own using the computer to create one.
The brass screw-hooks which screw into the front edge of the base block, to form the pen-rack, should be 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm) long., This will prevent the base from scratching surfaces it sits on, and will give the gift a finished, professional feel. -
Step 3: Mark out the pieces accurately according to the above measurements.
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Step 4: In sawing out the pieces
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Step 5: cut a trifle outside of the outline
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Step 6: then finish up to the line with a plane.
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Step 7: Center the upright piece on the base block
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Step 8: and fasten with brads driven through the base block.
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Step 9: Stain the wood and wax it before the pad and the hooks are attached.
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Step 10: Make the calendar pad about 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide and 3 1/2 inches (5.1 cm) long.
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Step 11: Add a strip of light-weight felt
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Step 12: broadcloth
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Step 13: or other heavy cloth
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Step 14: glued to the bottom of the base.
Detailed Guide
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Where you have a piece like the upright of the calendar-board to mark out, with opposite sides alike, it is best to draw a center-line first, then lay off the measurements each side of this line, and connect the points with straight lines.
Alternately, lay off the measurements on one side of the center-line, draw the lines connecting the points, make a careful tracing of the outline, reverse the tracing, and trace it off upon the opposite side of the center-line., The round corners of the upright piece of the calendar-board can either be cut with a chisel or be filed round.
The bevel on the top edge of the base block can be made with a plane or chisel.,,, This used to be a standard size that can be purchased at stationery stores when this article was written initially.
If you don't find such a calendar easily, you can print a calendar pad of your own using the computer to create one.
The brass screw-hooks which screw into the front edge of the base block, to form the pen-rack, should be 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm) long., This will prevent the base from scratching surfaces it sits on, and will give the gift a finished, professional feel.
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