Connie's Computer Monitor Riser
This is a computer monitor riser I made for my wife's office. It is made of ash and walnut.
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Decor
Files Included (6)
Computer_riser_dovetails.png
68 kBcomputer_riser_pins_a.svg
1 kBcomputer_riser_pins_b.svg
1 kBcomputer_riser_tails.svg
1 kBNote on Dovetails for Connies computer riser.docx
107 kBpencil-holder.svg
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Materials
The top of the computer riser is 3/4" x 9" x 32". It is made from a piece of 3/4" x 7 7/8" x 32" piece of ash, with two pieces of 3/4" x 1/2" x 32" walnut strips glued to both the front and back.
The legs are each 3/4" x 9" x 4".
Tools
Shaper Origin
Table Saw
Clamps
Dovetail bit, 5/8" diameter, 7 degree angle, 3/4" tall
Straight bit, 1/2" diameter, 1" tall
Instructions
This is the first project I ever mad with the Shaper Origin. I used the very excellent site dovetails.bieber.dev to design the dovetails. I included a .png file of the image on the site in case it helps anyone who wants to use the site to design dovetails. It took me a few tries to understand how to use the .svg files in order to create dovetails that fit right, so I wrote up some notes to myself for the next time in hopes it will make it easier to remember the steps. I have included those notes in the project files in case it will help anyone else. I recommend making the dovetails from scraps the first time, until you get the hang of it. Be sure to use scrap that is the same dimensions as your expensive wood, so they will correctly prepare you for any adjustments you need to make so they fit right.