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CONTINUED - WOODWORKS: BEGINNER PROJECT TABLE HOCKEY

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TOOLS REQUIRED

SHOPPING LIST

Hand Tools

– Sanding block
– Wood rasp and file 

(flat and half-round)

– Clamps

Power Tools

– Table saw
– Jigsaw
– Drill
– Bandsaw or scrollsaw
– Orbital sander

Miscellaneous

– Safety glasses
– 120-, 150- and 220-grit

sandpaper

– Clean, lint-free cloths
– Tape
– Respirator
– Gloves for finishing
– Mineral spirits
– Water-filled metal container

with tight-fitting lid

– Minwax

®

Polycrylic

®

Brush

or other good quality, syn-
thetic bristle brush (for water-
based stains and finishes)

– Minwax

®

Wood Finish

Stain Brush or other good
quality, natural bristle brush
(for oil-based stains and 
finishes)

– Carpenter’s glue
– 1 can of red spray paint

Recommended Wood
Base – 1/2" maple veneer plywood
Sides, goal and corner blocks – Oak

Alternate Wood
Base – Birch
Sides, goal and corner blocks – 
Cherry or any moderate to dense hardwood

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1/2" maple plywood

1/2 sheet

1"x 4" hardwood

14 feet

8/4 hardwood

1 board foot

1/2" hardwood

scrap for hockey sticks

1-1/4" flathead woodscrews

24

3/8" wood plugs

12 (or make them
with a plug cutter)

CUTTING LIST

Overall size: 35" x 47"

Key  Part

Pcs. Thickness Width x Length

A

Playing surface

1

1/2"

34" x 46"

B

Side rail

2

3/4"

3-1/2" x 47"

C

End rail

2

3/4"

3-1/2" x 34"

D

Corner block

4

1-1/2"

6" x 6"

E

Goal block

2

1-1/2"

2" x 2"

F

Stick

2

1/2"

8-1/2" x 2-1/4"

G

Puck

1

1/2"

1-1/2" dia.

WOOD FINISHING PRODUCTS

Recommended Finish  

Prep: 

Minwax

®

Water Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner

Stain: 

Minwax

®

Water Based Wood Stain

Base – Winter Sky*
Sides – English Oak*
Goal blocks and corners – Deep Ocean*
Sticks – English Oak*
Puck – Onyx*

Finish:    Minwax

® 

Polycrylic

® 

Protective Finish Semi-Gloss

Alternate Finish

Prep:

Minwax

®

Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner

Stain: 

Minwax

®

Gel Stain

Base – Walnut** 
Sides – Honey Maple** 
Goal blocks – Honey Maple**
Corners – Walnut**
Sticks and Puck – Honey Maple**

Finish: 

Minwax

®

Fast-Drying Polyurethane Semi-Gloss

**Or your choice of any Minwax

®

Gel Stain color.

NOTE:

For both stain/finish plans, field lines and “face-off” circle

are made with red spray paint.

*

Or a Minwax

® 

Water Based Wood Stain

 

of your choice, 

available in 50 custom-mixed colors and a White Wash 
Pickling Stain.

 

Summary of Contents for TABLE HOCKEY

Page 1: ...dy made when you can make one yourself With its small number of parts and simple joints this is a great project forthose with beginner level skills You ll gain experience in making dados and rabbets with a table saw laying out and making parts from a templateand doing multicolor staining prior to assembly and finishing So go ahead and build shoot and score WOODWORKS BEGINNER PROJECT TABLE HOCKEY ...

Page 2: ... 1 2 hardwood scrap for hockey sticks 1 1 4 flathead woodscrews 24 3 8 wood plugs 12 or make them with a plug cutter CUTTING LIST Overall size 35 x 47 Key Part Pcs Thickness Width x Length A Playing surface 1 1 2 34 x 46 B Side rail 2 3 4 3 1 2 x 47 C End rail 2 3 4 3 1 2 x 34 D Corner block 4 1 1 2 6 x 6 E Goal block 2 1 1 2 2 x 2 F Stick 2 1 2 8 1 2 x 2 1 4 G Puck 1 1 2 1 1 2 dia WOOD FINISHING ...

Page 3: ...es and playing surface together one last time to check the fit 11 Apply carpenter s glue to the grooves and rabbets clamp the pieces together and set the assembly aside to allow the glue to dry 12 Drive screws into the joints apply glue to plug holes and drive in the plugs Remove the clamps Trim the plugs flush using a small handsaw then sand flush You can now sand stain and finish the outside 13 ...

Page 4: ...nded Allow the finish to cure overnight Alternate Finish 23 Apply the Minwax Gel Stain you ve chosen to the interior surfaces using a clean lint free cloth or natural bristle brush Allow the Gel Stain to set for about 5 minutes then wipe off any excess Repeat for the exterior surfaces To achieve a deeper color you may apply a second coat after 4 to 6 hours repeating the application directions for ...

Page 5: ... entry during application and drying If you experience eye watering headaches or dizziness increase fresh air or wear respiratory protec tion NIOSH approved or leave the area Avoid contact with eyes and skin Wash hands after using Keep container closed when not in use Do not transfer contents to other containers for storage FIRST AID In case of eye contact flush thoroughly with large amounts of wa...

Page 6: ...Y ZONE DEFENSE ZONE STICK FLATHEAD WOOD SCREW AND PLUG SIDE RAIL 3 4 X 31 2 X 47 PUCK 1 2 H X 11 2 DIA 2 7 RABBET EDGES TO FIT IN SIDE AND EDGE GROOVES CUT GOAL OPENING WITH A STRAIGHT BIT IN A PLUNGE ROUTER RABBET 1 4 DEEP X 3 4 WIDE 41 4 B D D D C G F E E A 12 1 2 11 2 51 2 7 8 3 4 135 FIG 1 TABLE HOCKEY DETAILS 1 2 3 8 1 4 A B C DETAIL OF DADO FOR PLAYING SURFACE ...

Page 7: ... 7 CONTINUED WOODWORKS BEGINNER PROJECT TABLE HOCKEY FIG 2 STICK CUTTING TEMPLATE 2 7 81 2 21 4 135 ...

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