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I am almost done.
I glue the center from the bottom. I then
stack some weights on towels and wait until the glue dries.
I drill out the holes for the pegs with the proper diameter drill bit.
I use a hand drill here, but a power drill works too.
I usually don’t drill all the way through, but there is no harm in doing
this. I just must be sure that the holes are deep enough for the peg inserts.
I put some wood glue on each peg and tap them in with a mallet.
I use a square to try to make them straight.
I flip the board over after the pegs dry. I put three felt pads along the bottom.
Three is best because the board will sit flat even on an uneven surface. With
four pads, the board may rock. I put two eyehooks into the edge of the base so
the owner can hang the board on the wall. I then sign the board with our names
and the date. I also give each board a unique name. Finally
I put one more coat of finish over the bottom. I must do this carefully because
I don't want the finish to bleed through to the top.
