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Cranberry Scoop Plan Free Project Plan

This is a copy of a real cranberry scoop that was used in the cranberry bogs of Massachusetts. Today, this scoop makes a functional wall decoration for plants or, perhaps, out-going mail. Or you could use it for a small magazine rack. If you use old wood—or if you distress new wood—yours will look like the original.

Instructions

Step 1
Cut all of the pieces to overall size. Note: One of each of parts numbers 2, 3, and 4 will be cut one im shorter (to a 7-inch length).

Step 2
The shape of the handle, part number 7, will have to be laid out on a 1-inch grid and cut out.

Step 3
Cut an inch off one of the two, parts numbers 2, 3 and 4. The 8-inch-long piece is for the front; the 7-inch-long one is for the back.

Step 4
Locate and drill nine 3/8-inch-diameter holes along the top edge of the 7-inch-long back board, part number 2. Use the given dimensions at the top of the front view.

Step 5
Shape the two sides, parts number 1, as shown. Make an exact pair.

Step 6
Cut the ends of the nine teeth at 50 degrees as shown.

Step 7
Assemble the scoop using old-style, square-cut nails, parts number 8 if you can get them. Be sure everything is square. Don't forget to add the handle before adding the back boards.

Step 8
Glue the nine teeth in place.

Step 9
Sand all over. Since this was a tool, use a rasp to create wear wherever you think it
would have occurred in normal use.

Step 10
You can either paint or stain this project. If you want it to look old. distress it and apply a glaze top-coat. Next cranberry picking season vou will be ready to pick your own!

No.	Name	Size	Required
1	Side	1/2 x 3 - 21 1/4 Lg.	2
2	Front / Back	1/2 x 3 1/4 - 8 (7)	2
3	Front / Back	1/2 x 3 1/2 - 8 (7)	2
4	Front / Back	1/2 x 4 - 8 (7)	2
5	Bottom	1/2 x 2 1/2 - 7 LG.	1
6	Teeth	3/8 Dia. - 12 Long	9
7	Handle	1/2 x 3 - 10 1/2 Lg.	1
8	Nail SQ. Cut	6 d.	34

 
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