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Go nuts this holiday season and make this heirloom-quality nutcracker for someone you love! This fun and functional woodcraft project is designed to charm children of all ages. Before you begin, download the cutlist: www.dremel.com/webdav/dremel/document_library/dremel-en-us-misc-images/NUTCRACKER%20CUT%20LIST.pdf

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Supplies Needed For This Project

TOOL

Dremel Moto-Saw™

Model # MS20

ACCESSORY

MS51 Wood & Plastic Cutting Blade

Model # MS51

ACCESSORY

Dremel MM80W Oscillating Sandpaper

Model # MM80W

ACCESSORY

Dremel MM14U Universal Dual Interface Oscillating Hook and Loop Pad for Sand Paper and Diamond Paper (Single Pack)

Model # MM14U

TOOL

US40 Ultra-Saw™

Model # US40

ACCESSORY

Dremel Ultra-Saw US500 4" Premium Carbide Wood & Plastic Cutting Wheel

Model # US500

Materials

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1" x 2" pine board 31" long
1
1" x 4" pine board 3-1/2" long
1
1" x 6" pine board 6" long
1
1/4" masonite 3" x 8 1/2"
1
1-1/4" diameter dowel rod 4" long
1
1" diameter dowel rod 21" long
1
3-1/2" round bun furniture foot
1
3/4" x 3-3/8" mug pegs
1
1/4" fluted dowel pins
1
Latex paint or wood stains to decorate
1
Brushes to apply paint/stain
1
Piping, eyes, nose & beard
1
Wood glue

Let's Get Started

To reduce the risk of injury user must read instruction manuals for all tools used in this project. Wear eye and respiratory protection. Use clamps to support work piece whenever practical.

STEP 1

Step 1

Before you begin, download our cutlist (www.dremel.com/webdav/dremel/document_library/dremel-en-us-misc-images/NUTCRACKER%20CUT%20LIST.pdf). Once your pieces are cut and sanded, use wood glue to join the head to the hat as shown here. Tip: Smooth all edges before assembly. Glue all joints except for the jointed arms & mouth/lever, which must move for the cracker to function.

STEP 2