ut are to be
mitered each in turn. The bottom is fastened to the posts by metal
brackets.

[Illustration: Detail of the Sewing Box]

Chisel out recesses in the posts so that the bottom may be inserted.
Insert the corners and use glue and nails to hold them in place. Place
the lower of the two top rails, notching out the posts as is necessary
to bring the inner edge of these rails in position. Fasten to the posts.
Miter and place the top rails. The slats, it will be noted, are fastened
to the bottom from the outer side and to the lower of the two top rails
from the inner side. Brass-headed tacks such as upholsterers use are
required.

In finishing, sandpaper all parts and then apply a coat of boiled
linseed oil. Allow this to stand a half hour or so and then wipe the
surface clean. After this has dried thoroughly apply a thin coating of
shellac and allow it to harden. Sand the shellac when hard with No. 00
sandpaper and then apply several coats of wax, polishing in the usual
manner.

Two pairs of castors will add to the ease with which the box may be
moved about.

A FERN STAND

When making the fern stand shown in the accompanying sketch use
quarter-sawed oak if possible, as this wood is the most suitable for
finishing in the different mission stains. Considerable labor can be
saved in its construction by ordering the stock from the mill ready cut
to length, squared and sanded. Order the following pieces:

4 posts, 1-1/2 by 1-1/2 by 30 in., S-4-S.
8 side rails, 3/4 by 1-1/2 by 13-1/2 in., S-4-S.
2 shelf supports, 3/4 by 1 by 13-1/2 in., S-4-S.
1 top, 3/4 by 16 by 16 in., S-4-S.
1 shelf, 3/4 by 15 by 15 in., S-4-S.
16 slats, 3/8 by 3 by 5 in., S-4-S.

The legs are made first. Be sure they are square and of equal length.
The mortises can be laid out and cut or they can be left until the
tenons on the side rails are all made, then marked and cut from each
tenon. The top rails and the slats are exactly alike for the four sides,
as the table is square. In addition to the tenons on the rails, grooves
should be cut in each for the ends of the slats to fit into as shown in
the cross section in the detail drawing. Holes should be cut in the
slats as shown.

[Illustration: Detail of the Fern Stand]

The top board should have the corners cut out to fit around the posts.
It is held in place by means of screws through cleats which are fastened
to the inner sides of the top rails.

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