have a very neat and attractive appearance.

A TELEPHONE STAND AND STOOL

The stand shown in the accompanying illustration is for use with a desk
telephone. The stool when not in use, slides on two runners under the
stand. A shelf is provided for the telephone directory, paper, pencil,
etc.

[Illustration: Stand and Stool Complete]

[Illustration: Details of Stand and Stool]

The joints may be made with dowels, or the mortise and tenon may be
used, as desired. If the latter is decided upon, allowance must be made
on the length of the rails for the tenons. The list given is for the
dowel-made joints. The following stock list gives the amount of material
needed which should be ordered planed and sanded. This work can be done
by hand if the builder has the time and desires to have an entire
home-made article. However, the list is given for the mill-planed
material.

STAND

4 posts, 1-1/2 in. square by 29 in.
2 rails, 7/8 by 5 by 11 in.
1 rail, 7/8 by 1-1/2 by 13 in.
1 rail, 7/8 by 5 by 13 in.
2 runners, 7/8 by 1-1/2 by 14 in.
1 top, 7/8 by 18 by 20 in.
1 shelf, 7/8 by 12-7/8 by 13-3/4 in.

STOOL

4 posts, 1-1/2 in. square by 17 in.
4 rails, 7/8 by 4 by 6-1/2 in.
4 rails, 7/8 by 2 by 6-1/2 in.
1 stretcher, 7/8 by 4 by 7-1/4 in.
1 top, 7/8 by 12-1/2 in. square.

The exact lengths for the posts are given in the list. Should the
builder desire to square them up, allowance must be made for this when
ordering stock.

Arrange all the pieces in the position they are to occupy in the
finished stand and stool and number all the joints. Locate the centers
and bore holes for all the dowels. Assemble the two sides of the table
first. Notch the runners and fasten them to the posts with flat-head
screws. Use hot glue on the dowel joints if possible.

Cut the corners out of the shelf to fit the legs and assemble the frame
of the table. Use round-head screws through the rails to hold the shelf.
The top may be fastened in two ways, with screws through cleats on the
inside of the rails and under the top, or with screws slanting through
the upper part of the rails and into the top as shown. The stool, is
assembled in the same manner as the stand.

The stand and stool should be finished to harmonize with the furniture
and woodwork of the room in which they are to be used.

HOW TO MAKE A DOWEL-CUTTING TOOL

Secure a piece of steel about 1/4 in. thick, 1-3/4 in. wide and 8 in.
lo