17.
Do the staining in two steps, starting on the interior surfaces before
the piece is assembled and then doing the exterior surfaces after
assembly. When staining and finishing the playing surface (A), be sure
to keep finish off the 1/4" tongue on each edge. When finishing parts B
and C, keep the stain and topcoat out of the grooves and rabbets, so the
glue can penetrate properly. After staining part A, make the lines by lay-
ing down two masking tape strips, 1/8" apart. Mask off the rest of the
playing surface and apply two coats of red spray paint. Paint a 1"
-
dia.
“face-off” circle in the middle in the same way.
18.
Apply the Minwax
®
Water-Based Wood Stain you’ve chosen to the
interior surfaces using either a nylon/polyester brush or a cloth. Allow
stain to penetrate no longer than 3 minutes. While stain is still wet, wipe
off all excess with a clean cloth that’s been lightly dampened with stain.
Allow the piece to dry for 2 hours before applying a second coat, if
desired. Allow the piece to dry overnight before applying the clear finish.
Woodworker’s Tip:
Minwax
®
Water-Based Wood Stain
is available in 50 custom-mixed colors and a White Wash
Pickling Stain. Be sure you look over all of the Minwax
®
color charts before making your final selection.
19.
After allowing the piece to dry overnight, apply Minwax
®
Polycrylic
®
Protective Finish following the directions on the can. Stir
the can contents thoroughly before starting and periodically repeat the
stirring during your work session.
20.
Working a small area at a time to maintain a wet edge, apply the
first coat. Work quickly and make the final strokes in each newly fin-
ished section using with-the-grain brushstrokes.
21.
Allow the finish to dry a minimum of 2 hours. Then sand lightly
with 220-grit or finer sandpaper wrapped around a soft backup block.
Thoroughly dust off and wipe all surfaces with a cloth lightly dampened
with water.
22.
Repeat steps 19 and 20 to apply the second coat. To ensure
durability, a third and final coat is recommended. 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 the
first coat. Allow the stain to dry for 24 hours before applying the finish.
Woodworker’s Tip:
When wiping off stain, make certain that
your last wipe with the cloth goes with the grain of the wood. This
way, any stain you might miss during wipe-off will be visually
minimized by the wood grain.
24.
Apply Minwax
®
Fast-Drying Polyurethane following the directions
on the can. Use a good quality, natural bristle brush intended for use
with polyurethane. Allow the first coat to dry overnight.
25.
The next day, lightly sand all surfaces with 220-grit or finer sandpaper
using with-the-grain strokes. Wipe all surfaces with a clean, soft cloth
lightly dampened with mineral spirits. Apply a second coat of polyurethane
and set the piece aside to cure.
26.
When completely dry, repeat step 25, applying the third and final
coat of polyurethane. Allow the game to cure for several days before
play begins.
TABLE HOCKEY RULES
OBJECT OF THE GAME
Score by knocking the puck into the opponent’s goal.
Goals can be scored by direct shots into the goal, by bank shots
off the side rails, or by double bank shots off the corner blocks
and goal block.
HOW TO PLAY
The puck is put into play by one of the players dropping the puck
in the face-off center circle. A player can hit the puck only when
the puck is in his defense zone area or the center free-play zone.
A player cannot hit the puck when it lies in the opponent’s
defense area.
A puck knocked out of the rink is put into play from the defense
area of the opponent responsible for the out-of-bounds shot.
A player’s play position is directly behind the goal. Play from along
the side of the rink is not permitted.
SCORE
One point for each goal on any type of shot. Set your own total
to determine the winner.
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CONTINUED - WOODWORKS: BEGINNER PROJECT TABLE HOCKEY
