What do you need?
piece of triplex, thickness 5mm
slat 20mmx5mm
slat 8mmx5mm
Bison contact glue
pencil and ruler
saw
glue clamps
raffia
Today we make a manger for the Christmas child. On the manger we use a strong contact glue. The name says it all, the glue has to make contact for optimum bonding.
So spread the glue on the wood, let it dry for 5 minutes then stick the parts together. Use glue clamps where possible - they press the parts firmly together - and give the glue time to dry really well!
How to make a manger
Look at the download, draw the loose parts on the triplex.
Saw the drawn parts out of triplex, sand the sawed edges.
Saw 4 legs from the wooden slat of a cm length.
Sand the edges smooth, now you have all loose parts.
Glue the manger together, use a glue clamp.
Allow the glue to dry thoroughly.
Apply glue to the middle of the legs.
Glue the legs on the manger, allow the glue to dry well.
Cut up some raffia then place the baby on it.
Almost ready for Christmas, the stable is comming soon!