Coat Rack Woodworking Plan

         Swans and Roses or Sunset, Coat Racks.

Introducing the new woodworking plans, Swans and Roses or Sunset model, coat racks. These plans feature a fun and easy way to carve with a hand held rotary tool and a 5/16" carving bit. This method of carving is great for a beginner  because you can have great results, with just a little practice. These racks can be stained or painted in a variety of colors and finishes. If you are just not into crafting, these can be ordered on my website in the color or finish of your choice, but why not give it a try.  They make great gifts and clean up that entryway with grace and style. You can order the plans on www.sawtoothideas.com under Eugenie Woodcraft, or order one of you choice on www.etsy.com/shop/woodcraftqueen.

Eugenie woodcraft
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Butcher Block Island Woodworking Plan

                                  Esmeralda

                        Butcher Block Counter or Island.

This is a new woodworking plan now available on www.sawtoothideas.com. This is  Esmeralda, my charming antique blue butcher block island. This island features two large drawers that open from the front or the back. She has a towel bar on one side and room for hooks on the other. She is not too large, (36"long, by 20" wide and by 36"high,  and will fit in most kitchens. This Island can be built in a weekend using my simple, glue, screw and cap method which allows even a novice to build furniture in a reasonable amount of time. The carving is done with a hand held rotary tool, a fun and easy way to carve.

This is the side view of the towel bar.

This is the rose corner on the butcher block, top.

                                                  Eugenie Woodcraft
              Beautiful furniture, made simple.

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Tea Cup Shelves

                           Tea cup shelves

I started out building shelves when I first started woodworking. I now have  10 models of tea cup shelves, and 26 shelf models in all. The cups pictured  are  part of my collection, some are from my grandmother and the rest are from trips to the flea markets and antique shops. It is a shame to hide away something so pretty. When I have tea with my friends, I let them pick their favorite cup. This is also a big hit with my grandchildren. These shelves are available on Etsy, or you can let me know what you want and I can make one custom. The woodworking plans will soon be available on Sawtooth Ideas

                        Eugenie Woodcraft
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Painters Easel, Artist Easel

     Amelia, my beautiful, artist or painters easel.

This is one of my favorite furniture pictures. Sometimes I have an idea in my head when I design something, and this picture is exactly what I was thinking. This is my easel, Amelia. She features an adjustable canvas bar and a box to hold all the painting equipment. There is a handle on the side to carry the easel and a wing nut to hold the legs in place when you are moving the easel. This easel can be used to hold menu's, your favorite painting, with a flower arrangement in the box, and is also great for announcements. Amelia can be ordered in Pecan, or Special Walnut. She is available on my Etsy shop.

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Eugenie Woodcraft

How To Build A Coat Rack, Part 1

                     How to build a coat rack.
A coat rack makes a great beginner project. They can be made any size you desire, and the designs you can carve on them is endless. This coat rack is carved with a bird and branch using a hand held rotary tool and a 5/16" carving bit.

To build a coat rack, you will need 4 maple pegs, two maple caps, and a piece of pine board. You can buy the caps and pegs at your local hardware store or on Workshop Supply on line. The pegs I am using are 3 1/2" long. The tools needed are, a drill press, a brad point drill, the right size for your maple caps, and a band saw.

Make a jig, similar to this one to put on your drill press. This one is 10" by 14'" and  the jig tapers from 2" down.  This jig is used to hold the coat rack at the desired angle, on the drill press, so that all of your pegs will be at the same angle.

Draw your outline and design on your board.

How To Build A Coat Rack, Part 2

Use the band saw to cut out the coat rack outline. Then sand the edges thoroughly.

Use a hand held rotary tool and a 5 1/6" carving bit to carve the bird and leaves. If you have never done carving like this, practice on a piece of scrap wood. When you are finished carving, sand the coat rack following the grain of the wood.

Measure the size of your cap and use a brad point drill to make a hole for the cap. Don't drill to deep, just deep enough for the cap. Then drill  a small hole about the size of  a #8 wood screw right through the board. Now you have a small hole for the screw and a larger hole for the cap. When the rack is hung on the wall, the cap will hide the screw.

How To Build A Coat Rack, Part 3

Put the jig on the drill press table, (I have extended my table top, this is not necessary, but helpful.) Measure the bottom of the peg, and use the right size drill to make the holes. Use a piece of scrap wood to make a test hole, this will prevent you from ruining your already carved coat rack.The peg should fit nice and snug. 

Roll the end of the peg in the glue.

Use a rubber mallet to tap the peg in firmly. Then wipe off any excess glue. If you don't wipe off the glue before it dries it will not stain neatly.