How To Build A Colonial Table Riser

    Hi everyone!  I'd like to show you how I made a simple table riser. It could have multiple purposes from purely decorative to lifting something hot off your table. I first made a round one to put under a lantern and later I made a rectangle one that I want to go down the center of my farm table. It's an easy project and can be modified to any size you need. Follow along with me and I'll show you how I made it using my Proxxon tools.

Supplies:

•  1" x 12" pine boards (various lengths)
• Proxxon Table Saw
• Proxxon Micro Band Saw
•  Proxxon Delta Sander
• Wood Glue
• Brad Nailer (optional)
• Plaid Paint black
• Plaid Waverly Inspirations Clear Wax

 Draw your pattern on the 12" pine board.

Cut the board off with the Proxxon Table saw leaving the section with the pattern.

Using the Proxxon Mini Band Saw, cut out the pattern.

Draw the leg pattern on the corner scraps. You will need 4 of these.

Sand edges of all the pieces using the Proxxon Delta Sander. Glue legs to the circle using wood glue. 

Can also be secured with brads.(optional)

Paint with Plaid paint. I used black.

Finish with a coat of clear wax (Plaid Waverly Inspirations)

Thanks for following along with me. Colleen

proxxon

How To Build A Patriotic Flag Holder

   
      Hello friends! This is the time of year that I decorate my home with a lot of patriotic things. My living room especially since it has a lot of red in it. It's my favorite color! Since I just received my new Proxxon Table Saw FET I decided to make something using it. I'm making a Patriotic Flag Holder, which could be used as a centerpiece or placed on a mantle. Follow along with me and I'll show you how I made it.

Supplies:

•   Proxxon Table Saw FET
•   Proxxon Delta Sander
•   Scrap lumber  3/4" thick
•   1 wooden bun foot 
•   1/4" drill bit and drill
•   Wood glue
•   Waxing Brush
•   Plaid Apple Barrel Paint  Barn Red, Award Blue, Antique White
•   Plaid Inspirations Wax  Clear and Antique
•   5 Cotton Tea Stained American Flags  7" x 11"

1. Using the Proxxon Table Saw FET I cut 3 squares from my 3/4" scrap lumber. 4', 4 1/2", 5" square.

   2.  Using the Proxxon Delta Sander I rounded over the top edges slightly of each square.

3.  Using the wood glue I glued and stacked them largest to smallest on top.

4. Next I glued the Bun Foot on top of my stack (these can be purchased where they sell furniture building supplies).  Let dry.

5.  Now I drilled the holes for my flags. One on the top and four on the sides drilled at a slight angle.

6. Paint using the Plaid Apple Barrel Paint in a design of your choice. Let dry.

7. Apply a coat of Plaid Inspirations Clear Wax using a waxing brush and let dry. Lastly apply     sparingly the Plaid Inspirations Antique Wax and let dry. Insert the five flags and enjoy!