pappyjohn's Blog at LumberJocks.com http://lumberjocks.com/pappyjohn/blog Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:08:37 GMT Squirrel Ferris-Wheel feeder http://lumberjocks.com/pappyjohn/blog/4384 Hello All, Here’s a couple of photo’s on the upcoming Ferris-Wheel Feeder for the Squirrels. This set of eight seats will be attached to a rotating ring with hangers for the seats to rotate around. The idea is once the squirrel gets on then they will rotate to the bottom. If they climb up the seats then they’ll continue to rotate down to the bottom of the revolving wheel. The size of the seats are approx. 6 1/2, 2 1/2, by 1/14
they are made of some small pieces of scrap pine.I used rubber-bands as clamps while the glue set. I’ve informed the Grandchildren and they want them painted PINK and Purple. Should prove to be interesting, to see if Squirrels are color-blind or not (ha, ha.) I’ll post some more as I get more done. Thanks

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]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:08:37 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/pappyjohn/blog/4384 pappyjohn pappyjohn Corner Bookcase "Lazy Susan, Rotating Center", Challange 04 http://lumberjocks.com/pappyjohn/blog/4270 Hello All,

Here’s my attempt at entering the Bookcase Challenge. My plans are for a Corner Bookcase Unit, with a Rotating Center Section. It will be constructed in two sections, Top and Bottom. These will be subdivided into three (3) sections, with the two (2) outer areas having Solid Oak framed Glass Doors with a golden color grill work attatched. The Top Middle Area will be the Rotating Lazy Susan Bookcase, it will be primarily of four (4) sections. Two larger areas for the “Display of Books” and two shallower areas for the displayment of smaller items such as Knick-knacks or What-nots. I’ve depicted my drawings as the upper side areas being storage for wine glasses, and the lower side areas as being for wine bottle storage. These areas could also be used for Books. Unit could also be built with a Standard Type of Crown Moulding.

Material: The Bookcase will primarily constructed out of OAK Cabinet grade plywood 3/4 inch. The Door construction is of solid Oak. Shelf trim work will have a Rope Edged Molding. Each Side of the recessed Bookcase areas will be surrounded by Paduak for Contrast.

Size: Overall size of joined sections is approximatley Forty-eight (48) inches wide at the front, and Approximatley Ninety (90) inches Tall.

Stain: I’ve chosen a “Red Chestnut” for the Oak, the Paduak will be natural. Three (3) coats of a Satin Polyureathan as the primary protective coat.

Please make comments: As I welcome any and all Criticisum so that I may become a better woodworker…..your brother in woodworking John

Base Section of Bookcase

Lazy Susan Rotating Bookcase

3D of Bookcase Bottom

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