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What You'll Need
- Three
pieces of softwood:
5"x5"x5/8"
for the body and jaw
6"x3"x1/4"
for the legs
3"x1"x1/8"
for the tail
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Four pieces of hardwood:
6"x3"x3/4"
for the base
3-1/2"x3"x1/2"
for the curved support
4"x1"x1/4"
for the bone-shaped crank handle
4"x3/4"x1/2"
for the crank-handle pole
- Varying
lengths of dowel rods 3/32" dia. and three
dowel rods 3/16" dia. (1" long, 1-1/4"
long and 1-1/2" long)
- Small
eyehook
- Spray
adhesive
- Wood
glue
- Scroll
saw or bandsaw
- Drill
press
- Stationary
belt sander or assorted sanding papers (80 to
100 grits)
and files
- Drill
bits: 3/32", 7/64", 3/16"
and 5/16" (or 3/8")
- Short
bar clamp
- Standard
safety gear
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Getting
Started
For efficiency, first complete all the common tasks
in the following order:
- Print a copy of the four full-sized templates (A,
B, C and D) and the two illustration diagrams (see
page 5).
- Cut out the patterns and affix them to the designated
wood pieces using spray adhesive.
- On a drill press, drill all holes exactly as marked
on the patterns—the alignment of the holes of
mating parts is critical.
- Using a bandsaw or scroll saw, cut out all parts
on the waste side of the line and then sand flush
to the line. (If you are a carver, you may want to
carve out the dog.) Use a file or a fine-tooth saw
to remove the waste around the teeth.
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| The dog-body
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Jaw
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Remember:
Never glue any joints until the entire piece is ready for
assembly and all the movements have been tested to ensure
they are working smoothly.
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