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Display your favorite holiday pictures & collectables with a unique decorative wall shelf. We constructed ours out of extra building materials we had on hand!

by Dremel ®

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Supplies Needed For This Project

TOOL

SM20 Saw-Max Tool Kit

Model # SM20

ACCESSORY

628-01 Drill Bit Set

Model # 628-01

ACCESSORY

SM500 Wood & Plastic Carbide Wheel

Model # SM500

ACCESSORY

SM600 3" Wood & Plastic Flush Cut Wheel

Model # SM600

ACCESSORY

SM510 3" Metal Cut-Off Wheel

Model # SM510

Materials

9
Various-sized sports balls (ie tennis ball, mini basket ball, ping-pong ball)
1
48" length 1/8" metal rod
1
15" x 40" Luan
1
24" length of 2x4"
1
Hot Glue Gun
1
Craft Paint & Spray Paint
1
String Lights

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

Begin by making the base of your diorama to which you'll mount your various "planets" we made our diorama 24" wide. You may already have a piece of 2x4 cut to this length. If not, no problem! The Dremel Saw –Max equipped with the SM600 Wood & Plastic Flush-Cutting Blade along with the 2x4 Cutting Guide can help you get the job done. Measure and mark a 24" length on your 2x4. Place the guide near your measurement marks. Leave about an 1/8 inch between the guide and line to accommodate for the kerf of the wheel and its slight offset. Clamp the guide in place. Make your first pass, then flip the board over to complete the cut all the way through the 2x4 on your second pass.

STEP 2

Step 2

Next, drill holes in the base for your metal stands you'll be cutting in later steps. Measure and mark the placement of your stands based on the width of your "planets", ensuring they will not overlap each other once assembled. Insert the Dremel 1/8" Drill Bit into your 4200 tool, set the tool to high speed and, holding the tool perpendicular to the 2x4, plunge 1/2" deep holes into each of your marked points.