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.

How to Make a Modern Flip Down Hanger from Dowel Rods Using Proxxon Tools

I've always wanted a space in our garage for hanging coats, so I decided to just make a unit with my Proxxon MICROMOT tools. Actually, this turned into a joint project with hubby. So, double win—creative partner time and a new place for coat storage.

Supplies You'll Need:

• Two 1" x 48" dowel rods
• One ¾" x 1½" x 17½" length of scrap wood
• One 3/8" x 24" steel rod
• Two 3/8" rod end caps
• Five #8 1½" wood screws
• Two ring hangers
• Hack saw

Proxxon Tools I Used:

• Proxxon Table Saw FET
• Proxxon Disc Sander TSG 250/E
• Bench Drill Press TBM 115
• Machine Vice MS 4

Follow along to make your own flip down hanger:

1. Cut a length of ¾" scrap wood to 17½" x 1½" for the support piece.
   
   
   
2. From one of the dowel rods cut three 4" lengths; four 4½" lengths, and three 5" lengths. From the second dowel rod cut one 5" length; four 5½" lengths, and two 6" lengths. Arrange the dowels as pictured.
   
   
   
3. Sand the ends of the dowels.
   
   
   
4. Arrange the dowels making certain that the bottoms squared. I laid them against a length of wood that I knew had squared edges. Draw a line across all the dowels 1½" from the bottom. This gives you the drilling marks for the holes for the steel rod.
   
   
   
5. Using a center finder (You can see how I made this one here.), mark the center on the end of one of the dowel rods.
   
   
   
6.  Set up the bench drill press for drilling the dowels. First, clamp a dowel in the machine vice making sure the the marking from Step 4 is visible on the top of the dowel, and the this mark extends to the right of the vice with clearance for the drill bit. Set the vice in place on the adjustable fence and position the stop on the X axis (right to left) to allow the drill bit to lower on the right side of the dowel. Adjust the height of the drill press so the bit will drill all the way through the dowel. Lower the bit part way. Now, moving the vice and fence on the Y axis (top to bottom along the ruled gauge) align the drill bit with one of the center finder lines. When they are in alignment, tighten the thumb screw on the adjustable fence. Now you're set to drill all the dowels, knowing that you'll be drilling exactly through the center of each dowel.
   
   
    
7. Move the machine vice on the X axis to align the drill bit on the mark Step 4. Drill through the dowel rod. One down, sixteen to go. Remove the machine vice from the drill press and remove the drilled dowel. Load the next dowel into the vice, and repeat Step 7.
   
   
   
8. Attach an end cap onto one end of the steel rod. (NOTE: I used a smooth rod and end caps. You could opt to use a threaded steel rod and acorn nuts.)
   
   
   
9. Thread the dowels onto the rod. Measure the depth of the remaining end cap. Snug up the dowel rods. Mark the depth of the end cap on the excess rod. This marks where to cut away the excess rod using a hack saw. Cut excess from rod.
   
   
   
10. On the support piece measure and mark the placement of the ring hangers ½" from each end. Mark the screw holes on the hangers, and mark the top of the support piece. Also, mark one hole in the center of the support piece.
    
    
    
11. Drill the holes for the hangers and the center hole on the support.
12. Lay the support piece on top of the dowels and align the top of the support with the top of the shortest dowel. Use a square at each end of the flip down hanger to ensure the support and dowels are aligned horizontally. Using a hammer and punch or nail, tap a mark on the dowels through the holes on the support piece.
    
    
    
13. Next, drill the holes in the dowels for the screws to attach the support piece. You only want to drill about half way through the dowel, so set the stop gauge.
    
    
    
14. Drill the holes that you  marked in Step 12.
    
    
    
15. Use the 1½" wood screws to attach the ring hangers and support to each end and secure the  support in the center. Save any screws that came with the ring hangers for another use.
16. Now all that is left is mounting your flip down hanger on a wall. 
    

Carole