Silverware Caddy

Build this handy hardware hauler in half a day.

Bevel-cut two handle divider blanks (A) to size [Materials List]. Jigsaw or bandsaw them to shape and bore the 1 4"deep hole for the handle [Drawing 2]. From 1 2" stock, cut a 31236" blank. Bevel-cut the blank to make four sides (B) and two ends (C) [Drawing 1, Materials List]. Set aside the remaining blank stock for cutting the center dividers (D) later. Apply an even bead of glue to the bevels on one handle divider (A), two sides (B) and one end (C); then assemble the silverware holder [Photo A], ensuring its square. Repeat for the other silverware holder. After the glue dries, sand the assemblies.
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To create recesses for the corner splines, build the slot-cutting jig [Drawing 3]. Raise the blade on your tablesaw to 15 8" to cut 1 2"-deep kerfs in the corners of the silverware holders (A/B/C) [Photo B, Drawing 2]. If you used a full-kerf blade in your tablesaw to cut the spline slots, plane a 11 2"-wide by 24"-long piece of contrasting stock to slightly thicker than 1 8". (We used walnut for our cherry caddy.) Sand the stock so it fits snugly in

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the slots. Cut two 5 824" strips from your spline stock to make 24 splines 13 4" long. Apply glue in the silverware holder kerfs and slip the splines into place. Use a handsaw or bandsaw to cut off the excess spline material, leaving them about 1 16" proud. Sand flush with the sides. Finish-sand both silverware holders (A/B/C).

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the side edging (F) and end edging (G) to length, then fit and glue it around the base [Drawing 1]. Cut a 1 2124" blank for the feet (H). Make four copies of the Foot Pattern on page 71 and spray-adhere them to the blank. Quick Tip! To simplify the cleanup process, cover the blank with painters tape before applying patterns with spray adhesive. Leave adequate space between patterns to cut each piece free. Miter one end of each foot [Drawing 1], being sure to make four mirrored pairs of feet. Bandsaw just outside the pattern lines and sand each foot to shape. Apply glue to the miters and use tape to clamp each pair of feet (H)

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Make your own dowels in any wood

If you dont have a dowel in the right species to match your project, make one from scrap stock. For a 34"-diameter dowel, cut a rectangular blank that measures 3434" and cut it to the length you need plus an additional 4" or more. Set up your router table with a 38" round-over-bit and align the fence flush with the bits bearing. Apply tape to the router tables fence 2" from either side of the bit. The tape will mark the stopping point of your round-over, which should be 2" from the ends of the blank. Rout all four sides, then cut off the square ends.

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Cut and glue a 3 4" dowel (see Make your own dowels in any wood) into the hole of each handle divider (A) [Drawing 2]; then apply glue to the bottom edges of both silverware holders (A/B/C) and clamp them in place on the base (E). Leave a 1 8" reveal on the ends and sides. Measure and cut the center dividers (D) to fit snugly between the handle dividers (A) and ends (C) of both silverware holders (A/B/C). Apply glue to the bottom edges only of the center dividers, center them in the opening [Drawing 1], and clamp them in place. Finish-sand all parts up to 220 grit and apply a clear finish of your choice. (We sprayed on three coats of General Finishes Satin Arm-R-Seal

Gluing up the feet (h) requires force on both sides to hold the halves togetherapply painters tape along the inside and outside for a tight joint.

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Cutting Diagram
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x 7 x 60" Cherry (1.7 bd. ft.)

x 12 x 24" Cherry plywood

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More Resources
Learn how to add a decorative angle to your spline joinery at woodmagazine.com/anglespline. For a video to help you achieve a perfect finish on your caddy, see woodmagazine.com/nodripfinish.

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