Mix the wood glue and spread on the inner side of the boards See diagram.ĭrill countersink holes on one side of one board. OR use a drill press.ĭrill one hole in the center and two at least 3 inches from the ends. Place over concrete masonry units (cement blocks) and stabilize it while you drill and you don't drlll through the floor. The A boards will form the Top and Center Bars, the B boards will be part of the Base, and the birch plywood will act as the plates of the Top and Bottom platens. You will be working with Boards A and B of the maple and also the birch plywood. Keep all the cut boards in their groupings (1 inch boards together, A’s together, B’s together, etc.)

Or, you can clamp the board to the saw table.Ĭut the following pieces: From the 2 inch boardĭ: 5 – 18 inch lengths, 4 inches wide From the 1 inch board Again, if you have a long board, have someone help you support the board while you make your cut. Use the radial arm saw to cut the lengths. Set the boards together out of the way of your work space.ĭepending on how long your maple boards are, it might be easier to cut them into shorter lengths before trimming the rough edge to the correct widths If you have a large piece of plywood, have someone help you as you push the plywood through. Use the table saw to cut four 18 inch by 22 inch the rectangles from the birch plywood. The following may be found at Marine Hardware stores Two 42 inch (3.5 ft), 3/4” diameter Stainless Steel Rods (to be threaded at a machine shop)īottle Jack Guide (to be fabricated at a machine shop)Ĩ Washers and 8 Nuts to fit threaded Rodsĩ - 1/2 inch diameter, 4 inch long Lag Bolts & Nuts Hardware (I used all Stainless Steel hardware) Note: With hardwoods, generally, there is one finished side and one raw side. Larger pieces of cardboard or a blanket for padding to prevent scratching the wood Optional 2 concrete masonry units (8 x 8 x 16 would be good).Heavy Duty Drill or Drill Press (needs to be able to drill through 4 inches of maple)

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