Build idea
Walnut place card holders
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Small walnut blocks with one saw kerf along the top to hold a name card at each place setting. Rip one long strip, cut the kerf down its length, then crosscut the strip into matching blocks and ease the edges.
- Rough size
- About 3 x 1 x 3/4 in each
- Wood
- Walnut, Cherry or maple also work
Tools you might use
- Table saw
- Miter saw
- Hand plane
- Sanding
- Table saw with blade guard, riving knife and push sticks, or a bandsaw
- Crosscut sled or miter saw with a stop block
- Block plane or sanding block
- Random-orbit sander, 120–220 grit
- Wipe-on oil or clear finish
- Safety glasses and hearing protection
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