How to Make Painting Pegs

Make these pegs to make painting projects a bit easier. Now you can paint both sides of the project at once. Paint the least visible side first—Side B—then prop the piece, painted side down, on a set of painting pegs. Continue to complete the painting. If there are any dimples left on Side B, d tiny dab of paint will conceal them.

Supplies and Equipment

• Scrap lumber ½" to ¾" thick
• 8D common nails
• Proxxon Table Saw FET
• Proxxon Bench Drill Press TBM
• 5/32" brad point drill bit
• Countersink bit

Instructions

1. Measure and mark the size of the blocks. One and a half to two inches square are a good size.
   
2. Set the width measurement on the table saw.
   
3. Align the longitudinal stop with the width measurement.
   
4. Cut the blocks on the table saw.
5. Mark the center of each block. With the 5/32" bit, drill a hole in the center of each block.
   
6. With the countersink bit, drill a hole deep enough to accommodate the nail head. 
   
7. Countersinking the nail head eliminates any wobble when the pegs are in use.
   
8. For use, insert an 8 penny nail in the center hole with the nail head in the countersink. When not in use, they can easily be disassembled.
   
9. Make your next painting project easier.
   

Carole