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“Pierced Tin” Tea Chest

This unique Tea Chest has three interior compartments to attractively stow 45+ tea bags near your beverage area in your kitchen or dining room.

The lid design features a faux "pierced tin" effect which is accentuated by dabbing silver paint on the pierced area panel.

The finished dimensions of the Pierced Tin Tea Chest are about:

12.5 " W x 6.75 " D x 4.375 T"

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Main items you will need:

1) The Project Files (included):• Tea_Chest_Panels_SIDE_A.crv3d• Tea_Chest_Panels_SIDE_B.crv3d• Tea_Chest_Lid-Base.crv3d• Tea_Chest_Dividers.crv3d• Front_Lid_Lip.crv3d

" (*one board for two-sided carving)

3) 0.25 " dia. dowels, washers with

drill and bits, small candle, glue,

sandpaper, clamps, stain/paint and clearcoat

4) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details

2) Boards with these dimensions:*Side-A and Side-B:

0.75 " x 9.2 x 23 "

Lid-Base: 0.75 " x 9.2 " x 25 " Dividers: 0.25 " x 5 " x 10 " Lid_Lip: 0.5 " x 3 " x 13.5 ”

dowel button plugs,0.25 " dia. hole x 0.0625 "

thick x 0.6875 " OD, #6 x 1 " wood screws,

Designed for Vectric™ by Michael Tyler

Designed by Michael Tyler - June 2015 www.vectric.com

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Featuring compatibility with nearly all CNC MachinesFeaturing compatibility with nearly all CNC Machines

CNC Bits used for the Sample:

0.25 " Up-Cut End Mill (EM)"

0.125 " End Mill (EM)

0.25 " Ball Nose (BN)0.5 " Ball Nose (BN)60° V-Bit (0.5 "diam.)

0.25 Down-Cut End Mill (EM)

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Sample Carved with:

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STEP 1 - Open and Review the Project FilesStart your Aspire software and open the project files. (fig. 1)

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Carefully review all the toolpaths and make any necessary changes to suit your particular bits and machine. The toolpaths are currently set with feeds, speeds and pass depths that were used in creating the original sample. Please don’t use them directly until you review them for your own setup.

You can edit the tools and change the settings to your own preferences and requirements. It is very important to recalculate all toolpaths after making any edits/changes. Once you have recalculated for your own machine and bits, reset the preview, then preview all toolpaths again to visually verify the project outcome on-screen.

STEP 2 - Run the ProjectWhen you are satisfied with your settings, save the toolpaths to the appropriate Post Processor for your machine, place your material on your machine bed and proceed to run the files. The two-sided file is run SIDE-A first, SIDE-B second after flipping the board.(fig. 2a, 2b)


fig. 1fig. 2b

Machine the file first. After machining that side, flip the board over across the (shortest) width. Insert the two alignment dowel pins into the holes in the spoilboard and replace the board onto the pins with the plain side up and re-apply your hold-down method. Run the Tea_Chest_Panels_SIDE_B file on the back of SIDE-A. The remaining files are all single-side jobs.

Tea_Chest_Panels_SIDE_A

Run this file first.


Flip over material, then run this SIDE-B

(on the back of Side A)

Tea_Chest_Panels_SIDE_B

SIDE-A and SIDE-B Pair

fig. 2a


(Two-Sided Carve)

Front_Lid_Lip

Tea_Chest_Lid-Base

Tea_Chest_Dividers

All Remaining Files are Single-Side Carves

Both sides were run with the Z-Zero at the of Material.TOP

Tea_Chest_Panels_SIDE_B


STEP 2 - Run the Project (cont.)Additional information for two-sided carving...

For the alignment holes of the prototype sample, I set the depth of the drill toolpaths to 1.1 " when I ran the first file (i.e., the ). This drilled all the way through the 0.75 " -thick material and into the spoilboard, creating the two alignment holes in the spoilboard about 0.35 " deep to insert the 0.25 " dia. alignment dowels for placing the flipped board upon. (fig. 2c)

Of course, I maintained the same X,Y zero location on the machine bed throughout the complete project run. Inserting a couple dowels into the holes in the spoilboard and into the material holes, yields perfect alignment between the back and front of the material.

Alternatively, you can set up a drilling toolpath on the first side of the material that is ~0.55 "deep. Then after completing the first side, rezero the bit to the machine bed and drill the same holes giving you a total depth of 1 "+. Using 1 "-long glue dowels, this works great.

Another consideration with this alternate technique is you don’t have to maintain the same X,Y zero location. You can move the spindle to a different location, rezero X and Y and then continue with drilling the holes in the spoilboard, placing the material and machining the second side.

For more detailed information about 2-sided machining, visit http://support.vectric.com/ and view the “2-Sided Machining Guide Tutorial”.


STEP 3 - Release Parts from MaterialSeparate the parts from the material. Sand off tabs and any undesirable toolmarks (fig. 3a)

STEP 4 - Part Assembly and Finish PrepGlue the hinges to the lid sides. Clamp until dry. The half-round ends are flush with the front of the lid. (fig. 4a)

After glue has cured, glue the Lid Lip to the underside of the lid (flush with the front edge of the lid). Clamp until dry. (fig. 4b, 4c)

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fig. 2c

fig. 3a

fig. 4c


fig. 4a

fig. 4b

STEP 4 - Part Assembly and Finish Prep

(fig. 4d)

#6 x 1 " temporarily

(cont.)Drill all the way through the Base with a small diameter drill bit, using the divots as a location guide. The holes mark the location on the underside of the Base for countersunk drill holes for the wood screws to be installed later.

Glue the box sides and dividers together, using the Base just as an alignment guide for now (i.e., don’t glue the box to the base). Apply clamps and allow to dry. NOTE: This is optional. If you wish to apply the same finish on all parts, rather than the two-tone finish like the sample, then you may affix the box and base parts together now. (fig. 4e)

After the glue dries, hold the box in place and turn the box and base over. Drill four countersunk holes for the wood screws. Drive in the wood screws to

fasten the box to base. (fig. 4f, 4g)

Cut four strips about 0.5

Place the lid assembly (centered side-to-side) onto the box. The lid needs to have a gap of about 0.125between it and the Back Panel of the box. There is also a small gap at each side of the hinge for the washers to be installed later. For the rear gap, place a scrap piece of wood

(fig. 4i)

Use blue painter’s tape to very firmly secure the lid in this position. (fig. 4j)

" wide from business cards or similar card stock. These strips will serve as spacers between the bottom of the lid and the box top edge surfaces.

Place two strips at the back and two near the front on top of the box edges. (fig. 4h)

"

0.125 " thick as a spacer, or use a bunch of business cards instead...seven or eight business cards provide the right spacing. I placed a stack of eight cards on each side at the back of the lid between it and the Back Panel.

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fig. 4d

fig. 4e

fig. 4f fig. 4g

fig. 4h

fig. 4i

Two stacks of eight business cards placed in the back gap at each side

fig. 4j

STEP 4 - Part Assembly and Finish Prep 0.25 "

". Wrap a little “flag” of painter’s tape around the bit as a depth guide.

Remove the tape and spacers. 1.75 " 0.25 " dia. dowel

(fig. 4l, 4m)

(fig. 4n)

(cont.)Drill holes into the sides of the back panel, using the pre-drilled hinge holes as your guide. Drill into the panel to a depth of about 0.375

(fig. 4k)

Cut two lengths from . Insert the two dowels into the lid hinge holes along with the two washers and check the hinge action.

There will likely be some “binding” between the inside edge of the back panel and the lid as it is opened and closed. Use a long sanding block to chamfer and round-over the back panel edge until all binding is eliminated.

STEP 5 - Finish ApplicationRemove the lid (and Base if finishing separately). Apply your choice of finish. Here’s what I used on my Tea Chest made from Select Pine (fig. 5a, 5b, 5c):

LID and BASE• Masked off center of base area to keep natural color for interior of box.• Applied Rust-Oleum Ultimate Traditional Cherry Wood Stain

BOX• Left natural color• Applied several coats of Krylon Acryilic Clear Spray on all parts• After the stain and clearcoats had dried thoroughly, I dabbed on Sculpt Nouveau Silver B metallic paint on the “ pierced tin” area of the lid, with a small piece of “magic eraser’ sponge (no soap, smooth version). See the following page for details.

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fig. 4k

fig. 4l

fig. 4n

fig. 4m

Chamfer and round-over this edge if necessary to eliminate binding

fig. 5a

fig. 5b

fig. 5c


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STEP 5 - Finish Application (cont.)Here’s how I applied the silver paint. First, mask off the lid area with blue painter’s tape along the inner edge of the groove outline. (fig. 5d)

Cut off a small piece of ‘magic eraser’ sponge and use the factory-cut flat area for dabbing on the silver paint. (fig. 5e)

Spread a layer of paint onto a paper plate, then press the sponge onto the paint and dab off excess. Carefully “pounce” the sponge straight down onto the surface of the lid so as not to get any paint into the holes. One coat yields an “old-looking” finish...two or more coats will give more coverage over the stain and look “newer”. (fig. 5f, 5g)

Remove masking tape when done. (fig. 5h)

STEP 6 - Final AssemblyReattach the Base to the Box using the wood screws. (fig. 6a)

Trim the dowel pins to a length of 0.875 " so they can be recessed into the lid hinge ends (to allow for the dowel buttons). Reinstall the lid, washers and shortened dowels. TIP: Apply some wax as a hinge lube inside the holes using a birthday candle. Gently tap the dowels fully into the holes using a nail punch or smaller dowel. (fig. 6b, 6c)

Finally, glue in the two dowel buttons to cover the dowel pin holes (apply finish to match your lid color). (fig. 6d)

IN CONCLUSIONApply four round cork or felt dots to cover the screw holes under the base and provide protection for whatever surface the Tea Chest is placed upon. Enjoy your tea!

Happy Carving!

(cont.)“Pierced Tin” Tea Chest

fig. 5d

fig. 5e

fig. 5f fig. 5g

fig. 5h

fig. 6b

fig. 6a

fig. 6c

fig. 6d

Materials Source Page


• 3M Radial Bristle Discs from (stack 3 discs at a time on your rotary tool mandrel) 80-grit: part # 4494A19 220-grit: part # 4494A18

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• • #6 x 1 Wood Screws• Nylon Washers (• • Self-Stick Sheet Cork• Sandpaper• Disposable Brushes and Paint Rags

Rust-Oleum Ultimate Wood Stain - Traditional Cherry"

0.25 " center hole x 0.6875 " OD x 0.0625 " thick)0.25 " diameter dowels and dowel button plugs

Miscellaneous Items Purchased at Home Depot™ or Lowes™Krylon Clear Gloss and Flat Acrylic

from WalMart™

Metallic Finish Supplies from

• Silver B Water-based Metal Paint

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Terms of Use: This Project and artwork is provided on the understanding that it will only be used with Vectric software programs. You may use the designs to carve parts for sale but the Files and/or Vectors, Components or Toolpaths within them (or any derivatives) may not be converted to other formats, sold to, or shared with anyone else. This project is Copyright 2015 - Vectric Ltd.

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