Building A Faux Raised Panel Door Using Proxxon Tools

 

Hi everyone!  As usual I'm working on projects around the house. We have lived in this old farmhouse for over 40 years. The house is over 90 years old.  I've got many projects lined up for the future.  These doors upstairs in my opinion were an eyesore.  I thought that by adding molding it would greatly improve the look of the doors.  Follow along with me and I'll show you how I created them using Proxxon tools.

Supplies:

    Proxxon Table Saw FET

    Proxxon Cordless Belt Sander BS/A

    Decorative Flat Trim Molding 

    Gorilla Wood Glue 

    Brad Nailer And Brads

    Wood Putty

    Paint

    Masking Tape

This is a picture of what the doors looked like to begin with. Solid flat builder grade doors.  Boring!!!  The other doors in our house are simple panel doors so I wanted to try and give these a similar look.

This is one of the original doors.

Using the measurements from this original door I taped off the same dimensions to the flat doors.

Measuring the length of the inside of the masking tape, that gave me the measurements of the trim molding.  Because the Proxxon tools are so small and easy to move around I was able to carry the table saw upstairs and make all my cuts right in this room!  Terrific time saver! This is the trim molding I purchased at Home Depot.

Using the blade guide I set it at a 45-degree angle and made my first cut. 

Keep in mind that the ends of the molding have two opposite 45-degree angles. Now all I had to do was cut each piece the length of inside my masking tape. As I cut them, I temporally held them up on the door with tape.  I cut all the pieces for both doors. The Proxxon Table Saw virtually made no sawdust.  Most of it stayed right in the saw which I will clean out when finished.

Now that all the pieces were cut, I carefully removed only one at a time.  I applied Gorilla wood glue to the backs and stuck them back on with the masking tape. After all the pieces were glued, I tacked each one with a few brad nails and my brad nailer gun.

I let everything dry for a few hours.  I removed the tape and filled in any nail holes or gaps at the corners with wood putty. I let that dry overnight.  Now I needed to sand away the excess wood putty. I used the Proxxon cordless belt sander.  It was perfect for getting in those tiny areas that would have taken me hours to do with sand paper.

After I finished sanding, I wiped everything down and started to paint, I first painted one coat over just the molding and let it dry.  Lastly, I painted a coat over the entire doors.  I'm very happy with the way they turned out.  Other than waiting for new doorknobs I ordered in a rubbed oil finish; this project is complete.

Thanks for following along with me :-)

Colleen

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how to make a unique note holder

 Hi again.   Time for another quicky project that you can enjoy with or without kids.  We are going to whip out a little note holder.  This would go great in the kitchen for recipes and shopping lists, and that sort of thing.  I know I am always looking for a pen and paper to write down a number or put some items on a grocery list.  Stick this little note holder on the wall and it will always be there when you need it.  And it doesn't have to be a cat.   For you dog lovers, a dog will hold the note pad just as well.

Equipment and supplies

A minimum of 1" thick  piece of wood.  I used a 1 X 4 x about 2 1/2 foot long

Proxxon mini bandsaw or  Proxxon mini scroll saw 

Proxxon cordless mini belt sander

Proxxon OZI/E delta sander

Proxxon long neck angle grinder.  

Glue,  paint and  sealer

1/4" dowel,,,and 1/4 inch drill bit.-

sawtooth picture hanger 

  First, we need a pattern.  If you can draw it, I say Yay draw it, otherwise I often look at magazines and or the clip art on the computer.   I drew the one we are going to work on,  on a piece of paper.   See  the cat below.

After transferring the pattern onto the wood of your choice, it's off to the Proxxon scroll saw for cutting.   This scroll saw handles the cut-ins and corners without any problem, and is a joy to use.

Next, I used a 1/4" drill bit to drill holes to hold the dowel that will hold the note pad

You can stop here, and get out the paints, or  chose to shape the little kitty and I did so using the Proxxon cordless long angle grinder.  I first ground out some wood from the front of his ear, then I worked on the backside.  Take your time and enjoy the process.   Remember to keep your holding hand away from the cutters.  

A little smoothing with the Proxxon cordless mini belt sander, and the Proxxon OZI/E delta sander. 

Now grab the kiddies and let;s paint this kitty!

Then stick the dowel through one hole, then through the wire spiral of the little note pad and out the other side.  It should fit tight enough to hold the dowel.  No need for glue. Glue the little feet to the front of the bridge.   Spray a little sealant and call it done.  If you want to hang it just fasten a saw toothed picture hanger on the back.  

Thanks for visiting.   Leave me a comment if you would.   If you have a project in mind, you want me to do put it in the comments and likely I will try it.  

Be safe, Have fun, make something.   Carol

Thanks Proxxon.  Love the little tools.

Make the Perfect Memorabilia/Photo Board with Proxxon MICROMOT Tools

 This memorabilia/photo board is the perfect project to adapt to your style and the supplies you have on hand. I'll share my list of supplies, measurements, and general how-tos, but I encourage you to change it up to make it your own.

Here are the supplies that I used:

• 12½" x 22" x3/8" board
• 1/8" dowel rod
• 4½" x 1 3/8" x ¼" wood scraps
• Mini clothespins (found these at a dollar store)
• Liquid wood glue
• Acrylic paint
• 18" length of twine
• Corner guards

Equipment Used:

• Proxxon Table Saw FET
• MICROMOT Drill Stand MB 200
• Professional Rotary Tool IBS/E
• Delta Sander OZI/E

Here's the steps for making a memorabilia board:

1. Decide where you want to position your shelves. I used three, but your board may have fewer or  more—your choice. Measure and mark the shelf positions.
2. Cut the shelf slits using the table saw. Set the adjustable fence to accommodate your board.
   
   
   
3. Cut the slits to the depth mark.
   
   
   
4. Drill holes at the top for hanging.
5. Next, adjust the angle on the drill stand, and drill the holes for the dowel rod pegs.
   
   
   
6. If you're using corner guards, skip this step. Round the corners by either sanding them to a rounded shape, or cut the rounded corners using the bandsaw or scroll saw.
7. Sand surfaces as needed.
8. Using liquid wood glue, glue the shelves and pegs in place.
   
   
   
9. Finish the surfaces—paint, stain, wax, leave natural, etc. I painted the board with acrylic paints, but left the shelves, clothespins, and pegs natural.
10. Thread the 18" length of twine through the top two holes to form a hanger.
11. Optional: Install the corner guards.
    
    
    
12. Enjoy your memorabilia/photo board.
    
    
    

How To Make Picture Frame Ornaments Using Proxxon Tools

 

    

Hi everyone.  Today I'm going to show you how I made these miniature ornaments for a tree I have on display in my spare bedroom.  The room has a nautical theme.  Follow along and I'll show you how I made them using Proxxon tools.

Supplies: 

   Proxxon Micro Band Saw   

   Proxxon Miter Saw

   Proxxon Table Saw

   Plaid Paint

   Scrap pine

   Scrap thin Plywood

   Assorted photos

   Wood Glue

   String

First I ripped some thin strips of wood using the Proxxon Table Saw.

Theen taking those strips I ripped out a notch without cutting all the way through.

Turning the strip again I ripped out a notch going the other direction. This made a rabbit on the edge of the strip that the picture will slip into.

I then took my strips and measured the sides to figure out the size I wanted my frames and cut at right angles on the Proxxon Miter saw.

Next I glued the corners together and let dry.

I had found a few ship pictures online and printed them to fit my tiny frames.  I cut backs for each photo out of thin plywood using the Proxxon Micro band Saw that would fit into the backs of each frame.

I used Mod Podge to secure the photos to the plywood backs.

I then tried them in the frames to make sure they fit.

I removed the pictures then painted each of the frames with black Plaid Paint.  I returned the photos to the frames and painted the backs.

Lastly I applied a string to the backs with glue for hanging.

These are going to look so adorable on my little nautical tree.  Thanks for following along...

Colleen

How to make a little bee house

Well Hi everybody.   Boy has it been cold.  Nothing like a good blast of winter to make me start dreaming of spring.  I'm anxious to plant my garden but I guess since the ground is all white it might be a little early.  But I was reading about bees and how the more the merrier when it comes to the garden.  So, to encourage the little buggers, (I say that fondly), I want to make a bee house.  I read about that too.  Amazing how much reading you can do when the ice outside prevents you from leaving home.  Anyway., bee houses encourage bachelor bees to come to your garden.  These are bees that don't belong to a hive.   I never knew there was such a thing. Live and learn.  So, let's make them a home where they will be happy, and they will pollinate your garden in exchange. 

Equipment and Supplies

• wood- 1 x 4 pine or cedar board
• bamboo or reeds
• wood glue, 
• hot glue gun with glue
• Proxxon mini table saw
• Proxxon OZI//E delta sander
• Proxxon mini chop saw.
• paint (optional
• small screws

First, we are going to make the house.   It's a simple pattern. Use the pattern below to cut your pieces.  I used the Proxxon mini table saw to do most of the cutting for the structure. The table saw always cuts straight and true.

  I assembled the carcass using wood glue and clamps, then I let it dry really good and then added screws for strength.

Note- the back and bottom are inside the sides.

Next, we will dd the roof and secure it well.  By making one roof side shorter by 1/2" there is no need to miter the roof angle.  It is called a butt joint.

Then we want to fill up the front with anything bees will be able to lodge in.  I used bamboo, because I had some.  Anything that will leave spaces a bee can get in should work.   I used the proxxon mini chop saw to cut my little tubes to length which was 3"   I needed a whole bunch of them (30-40) to fill up the house, so I made a little "stop" so I didn't have to measure each one. (see below), I used hot glue to secure them to the frame,

I couldn't resist decorating the top a little bit.

To mount the bee house, I added a thin wooden slat to the back which is long enough to nail to a fence post or tree.    

All done!   Come on spring and come on bees!

Thanks for visiting, come back soon for more!

Thanks Proxxon, I am loving your tools!  Carol W.