Page 2 cutting the gable end

Let's Build a Dollhouse Page 2 Cutting the Gable Ends	Tools A jigsaw A steel ruler 2 clamps A pencil

CUTTING OUT THE GABLE ENDS The diagram above shows how to measure the gable ends for cutting out. To draw the triangle shape of the gable end---measure halfway across, exactly 8', at each end and draw a line up the centre. Measure 18'' up each side of the gable end and draw a line across. Now draw a straight line from the 18'' line to the centre line at the top. Scroll down for directions on how to cut them nice and straight using a jigsaw.
	Cutting a Straight Line with a Jigsaw I am one of those people who can barely draw a straight line let alone cut one with a jigsaw, but there is a foolproof easy way to do this.You may find it easier just to study the photos. A picture is worth a thousand words. I have attempted to explain the procedure verbally here After you have drawn the cutting line, hold the jigsaw blade at the line and make a mark where the flat part of the jigsaw sits. Next do the same where the cutting line ends, and draw a line. Clamp a steel ruler along this line. When you are cutting along the line, hold the saw snuggly against the steel ruler. Keep your eye on the steel ruler, not the saw blade. See photo left. Don't throw out the triangular pieces that were cut off. They can be used for the inner third floor walls. For a better explanation of this technique or more hints on using jigsaws, go here.www.extremehowto.com
Once you have finished cutting the gables, the shell of the dollhouse is all cut out. Don't worry about the inner walls, we will get to those later. email	Next Page 3 The Floors

BUILD A DOLLHOUSE LINKS
Build a Dollhouse Home	Build a Dollhouse Menu	Page 1 Cutting out the Dollhouse	Page 2 Cutting the gable end walls	Page 3 The Floors
Page 4 Cutting out the Windows	Page 5 Making the Windows	Page 6 Assembling	Page 7 Finishing the Exterior	Page 8 Finishing the Interior
Page 9 Building a Staircase	Page 10 The Roof	Page 11 The Final Assembly	Page 12 American Style Dollhouse	Page 13 Photos of the Interior

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Free Dollhouse Printables	Tutorials	Dollhouses and Miniature projects.
Free Printable Dollhouse Wallpaper	How to make sofas and chairs from cardboard and fabric	This link will take you to Jennifer's[my] dollhouse.
Dollhouse Grocery Printables	How to make dollhouse curtains from paper	See my hand-sculpted miniature dolls
More free printable Dollhouse Wallpaper	How to make a realistic Ascot boiler	Visit my five miniature shops
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