to that of the ordinary tricycle, says Domestic Engineering. The
machine can be propelled as fast as a boy can run. It responds
readily to the slightest movement of the steering lever.

** How to Make a Rustic Seat [441]

The rustic settee illustrated in Fig. 1 may be made 6 ft. long,
which will accommodate four average-sized persons. It is not
advisable to exceed this length, as then it would look out of
proportion, says the Wood-Worker. Select the material for the
posts, and for preference branches that are slightly curved, as
shown in the sketch. The front posts are about 3-1/2 in. in
diameter by 2 ft. 4 in. long. The back posts are 3 ft. 4 in. high,
while the center post is 3 ft. 8 in. in height. The longitudinal
and transverse rails are about 3 in. in diameter and their ends
are pared away to fit the post to which they are connected by
1-in. diameter dowels. This method is shown in Fig. 4. The dowel
holes are bored at a distance of 1 ft. 2-1/2 in, up from the lower
ends of posts. The front center leg is partially halved to the
front rail and also connected to the back post by a bearer, 4 in.
deep by 1-1/2 in. thick. This bearer is tenoned to the back post.

Fig. 3 shows a sectional view of the bearer joint to front leg,
and also the half-round seat battens resting on the bearer, also
showing them with their edges planed. It is advisable to have a
space between the edges of each batten, say about 1-8 in., to
allow rainwater to drain. The ends of the seat battens are pared
away to fit the transverse rails neatly as shown in Fig. 2. The
struts for the post range in diameter from 1-1/2 in. to 2 in. The
ends of the struts are pared to fit the posts and

[Illustration: Rustic Seat and Details of Construction]

rails, and are then secured with two or three brads at each end.

Select curved pieces, about 2-1/2 in. in diameter, for the arm
rests and back rails; while the diagonally placed filling may be
about 2 in. in diameter. Start with the shortest lengths, cutting
them longer than required, as the paring necessary to fit them to
the rails and posts shortens them a little. Brad them in position
as they are fitted, and try to arrange them at regular intervals.

** Heated Steering Wheel [441]

Motorists that suffer with cold hands while driving their cars may
have relief by using a steering wheel that is provided with
electric heat. An English invention describes a steering wheel
with a core that carries