Blue-Boy Box

Bill Clark

MATERIALS NEEDED:
Wood:
2-1/2” x 5" box blank*
5/16" x 5-1/2” x 5-1/2” scrap of close grained wood for bead ring
5/16" x 3-1/2” x 3-1/2” scrap of close grained wood for lid inlay bead ring frame
1/4" x 3-1/2” x 3-1/2" scrap of highly figured wood for lid inlay

Finishing Material:
Various sanding discs down to 600 grit.**
TransTint dyes*** (Optional)
Zinsser Seal Coat (1 lb. cut de-waxed shellac)
Minwax, satin Wipe-On-Poly.
Sharpie permanent chisel point pen - Black

*Highly figured maple box blanks are available from:
Bow River Specialty Woods
46501 Ballam Road
Chilliwack, B.C. Canada
V2P-6H5
Toll Free - 866-795-3462
www.bowriverwoods.com/home

** Blue Micron Sanding Discs are available from:
VincesWoodNWonders
3459 Morgan Trail
Jeffersonville, IN. 47130
812-284-4661
www.vinceswoodnwonders.com

*** TransTint dyes available from:
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
4365 Willow Drive
Medina, MN 55340
Toll Free - 800-279-4441
www.rockler.com

Please refer to all manufacturers' labels for proper product usage.

TOOLS NEEDED:
Lathe, with 1/2” bowl gouge, 1/2” skew chisel, bedan (optional), 1/8" and 3/16” Sorby beading tool (optional), 1/2” and 1” radius scrapers (optional)
Bandsaw or scroll saw
Drum sander (optional)
Chuck with optional various sized chuck jaws
Revolving live center (without center point – optional)
Inside and Outside Calipers

Pepper and Salt Grinder

Ron Ryan

SUPPLIES NEEDED:
2-1/4" Sq, X 14-3/4" block of wood,
Pepper/salt grinder mechanism,
Assorted grits of abrasive paper,
Sanding sealer and friction polish or finish of choice

TOOLS NEEDED:
Ruler
Center finder (optional)
Lathe with assorted chisels
4-jawed chuck
Live center
Jacob's chuck
Steady Rest
1" and 1-1/2" Forstner bits with 8" extension;
1/4" drill bit
Small screwdriver
Buffing system (optional).

Brass Bullet Pencil

Frank Hutchison

MATERIALS NEEDED:
.30/06 or similar caliber shell casing (new or spent)
Slimline pencil kit: Your choice of finish*
7mm brass tube, 10” long (Penn State)**
One piece of heat shrink tubing*** 1/4” diameter by 1/4” long
5-minute epoxy glue
Assorted grits of abrasive paper
Brasso brass polish and cotton rag

TOOLS NEEDED:
Lathe
Pen mandrel and 7mm bushings
4-jaw chuck or collet chuck
Jacob’s chuck
7mm drill
Carbide pen barrel trimmer
Pen insertion tool
Heat gun or other heat source
Safety glasses or face shield.
Optional: 6” clamp

Poor Man's Ebony

Robert Roehrig

SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Light Mineral Oil *
Several pieces of very rusted steel (nails, old fence, etc) the rustier the better.
Small broken up pieces of steel wool (4-5 pieces).
Small glass jar with plastic lid.
Mineral spirits
White vinegar
Small pieces of cotton rags
Vinyl or rubber gloves
Eye protection

*Light mineral oil is available at Tractor Supply Company stores nationwide or any farm store that sells veterinary supplies.

Old-Fashioned Pepper Grinder

Barry Gross

TOOLS NEEDED:
Turning tools of choice: I suggest New Edge Turning Tools – 1” round
1/4” & 1/16” parting tools
Side cutting scraper
3/8” bowl gouge
8mm beading tool
4-jaw chuck
Digital calipers
Jacobs chuck with a 1” drill bit
1/4” Forstner drill bit
5/64” drill bit

*Penn State Industries
9900 Global Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19115
1-800-377-7297
www.penstateind.com

New Edge Cutting Tools
P. O. Box 282
Plantsville, Ct. 06479
(860) 628-4642
www.newedgecuttingtools.cim

MATERIALS NEEDED:
Strata Blank from Penn State Industries* 4” x 4” x 6”
Pepper mill mechanism from Penn State Industries* (PKGRIND-4)
Sanding material of choice
Abralon sanding pads
Salad bowl finish or finish of choice
Danish oil finish or finish of choice
Thin cyanoacrylate glue

Please refer to all manufacturers labels for proper product usage.

Blue Bowl Reversing

David Reed Smith

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
Blue masking tape (or other extended release)
Hot-helt glue and glue gun
Construction lumber

Please refer to all manufacturers' labels for proper product usage.

Windsor Stool

Harry Gilliand

TOOLS NEEDED:
Band saw
Tape ruler
Lathe with faceplate and assorted chisels
Drill press with 5/8” and 3/4” Forstner bits.

MATERIALS NEEDED:
2”dia x 12-1/4” square blank for seat
2" x 2" x 19" squares for legs and 2" x 2" x 13" for cross members
Assorted grits of abrasive paper
Glue
Stain and finish of your choice.