How to make a different kind of picture frame.

Hi there!  I am glad you came to see what we are doing today.  Well I thought we might do an easy project.  I had some leftover pieces of wood from when we did some wainscotting in the kitchen.,  so we are going to use these.       

Supplies. and equipment

tongue and groove boards 3 or 4

wood glue

Proxxon mini table saw

Proxxon OZI/E delta sander

Ruler/straight edge \/ pencil

2 eye hooks and picture hanging wire.

The first thing I did was to measure my picture.   Then I added 3" all around.   This is the size I will need to cut my wood piece.   But first...

Let's glue some of the boards together that will yield a piece the size we need. Spread the glue onto the tongue side of the board.   Let dry well.

Over to the Proxxon mini table saw as it's time to cut this big piece to the size we need.  Remember to leave a 3" border around your picture.  

Notice I am using the extended fence that is located on the left side of the Proxxon mini table saw.

Next, I use the Proxxon mini table saw to cut 2 slats that have the tongue side intact. The slats are approx 1 1/2" wide   Our picture will slide under the tongue and this is what will hold it in place.

Everything is sanded really well using the Proxxon OZI/E delta sander.

  I centered the bottom one and glued it in place.  I clamped it down and let it dry good.

I checked the fit with the picture and glued down the top piece.

On the back I glued another slat about 1/3 of the way down and then placed 2 eyehooks on the ends then strung picture wire for hanging.  All done.

When you make it, you can paint or finish the wood.  I like the look of the naked untreated wood.

Thanks for visiting.   See ya next time.  Take care.

Thanks Proxxon.  Love your tools.   Carol

             

How to make a little bird feeder

Welcome back.  Yesssss I am talking to you, and the flowers and the warm sunshine and the little birds.  I am so happy to be defrosted and ready for spring.  I noted the birds have come back, and to look at my birdfeeders they are hungry.  Little birds were getting rude treatment at my big feeders so I decided to make a little one that would be just for them. See below the instructions on how to build this cute little bird feeder using Proxxon tools.

Equipment and supplies

Proxxon mini table saw

Proxxon OZI/E delta sander

Pine boards 1/2" to 3/8" thick

2 small pieces of 1/8" plexiglass

wood glue

small screws

16" of rope or strong twine.   

6 x 1" wood slat

See the cutting pattern below I used the Proxxon mini table saw to cut my pieces.

The first thing I did was to build the fence that I am going to put around the bottom of this feeder.  This will help keep all the seeds from spilling out.

I have my two longer pieces and 2 of the shorter ones.  The long pieces will go on the long side of the bottom with slight overhang on each side. The shorter pieces will go inside of the longer pieces on the short sides of the bottom.  Confused yet?  👀  see picture below

Now I have glued it in place.  I add a few nails along the bottom of the fence just to be sure.  And I sand my edges smooth using my Proxxon OZI/E delta sander.   I love this sander!

Next I need to make a slot in the wooden sides so that the plexiglass front and back can slide in.

I need to remove the blade cover and splitter for the next step and set my blade height to about 1/4"  I want to cut only about half way through the wood, making a slot.

I set the fence about 1/2" from the saw blade and run both long sides of each of the side pieces over the blade.  It is not quite wide enough to insert the plexiglas yet so I move it just the tiniest bit either way and run those boards through it again.  Now I have a slot that will accommodate the plexiglass pieces.

Glue the bottom supports to the bottom of the sides. 

Then, glue the sides to the short side of the base then secure it with a couple of screws.  The plexiglas should slide in easily.  Note at the bottom the support acts as a stop so there is space for the seeds to fall through.   I've taken the protective plastic off the glass now.  Look how clear. 

 

A couple of screws or i-hooks on the side to tie the piece of rope to, then up through the top holes and  you are finished.  Now we can fill it with seed and hang it outside.  

This works good for the little birds because the big birds have a hard time holding on and eating from the narrow trough.  It is easy to fill because the lid lifts up.  

Poor angry bird too big for the new feeder.

This is a fast and easy project.  Proxxon tools are just the ticket.   Give it a try.

Thanks for visiting.   Love my Proxxon tools.

till next time....   Carol

How to make a wooden 3 tiered Christmas tree cookie dish

Hi everyone.   I know it is getting late for making things Christmas, but, I thought this project was cute and quick enough to get ready by Christmas.  Besides, New Years is coming and this makes for great party decor, especially when filled with food!

Supplies and Equipment

1 x 2" pine board

Proxxon mini table saw

Proxxon mini chop saw

Proxxon OZI/E delta sander

Wood glue

small screws

Staple gun

The first thing I did was cut my 2 x 1 board lengthwise  on the Proxxon mini  table saw to make 2 lone 1 x 1 slats.  Note, I have set my fence to direct my wood properly.

I am going to cut these long pieces into the sizes I need to make my tree.

See below the cutting guide.

I need to cut 4 of each piece on the left.  The right side of the diagram is showing how each side (there are 4) is put together.  

There are only 2 angles we are going to use.  90 degrees, (marked 0 on the chop saw) and 30 degrees.

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⇈Above   This is the Proxxon mini chop saw, star of this project.  It is accurate and fun to use.  ⇈

Now we have all our piece cut we can start putting them together.   The joints are going to butt up to each other and this creates a really weak joint.  I tried several ways to strengthen the joints and finally decided that staples worked pretty well.   So, I glue my joints first, let them dry then added staples across the joints on both sides and this seemed to work well.

I started putting sets of 2 together,

then I added the next level, leaving a 2" overhang in the middle.

This is 1/4 of the Christmas tree.  

I predrilled holes using the Proxxon professional rotary tool in the lateral pieces where I will fasten them end to edge using a screw.  This makes a corner in the middle.  I do that to the other side as well.  

Now it is a tree.  Decorating it is up to you.  You can use it for cookies and candies or just decorate it like a tree.  

I know that was kind of sketchy directions, however I think that if you look at the finished tree picture you should be able to pop it out in time for Christmas.

You'ya take care and have a great Holiday Season.  I will catch you next year.  

Carol

Thank you Proxxon...   I love love love that Chopsaw!!!