the rear posts and the rockers; but to the
lengths enough surplus stock has been added to allow for squaring the
ends.
2 front posts, 1-5/8 by 2-1/4 by 22-1/2 in., S-4-S.
2 back posts, 1-5/8 by 11 by 40 in., S-2-S.
1 front horizontal, 3/4 by 3-1/2 by 22 in., S-4-S.
1 back horizontal, 3/4 by 3-1/2 by 20 in., S-4-S.
2 back horizontals, 3/4 by 3-1/2 by 20 in., S-4-S.
2 side horizontals, 3/4 by 3-1/2 by 20 in., S-4-S.
2 back slats, 5/16 by 3-1/2 by 20 in., S-4-S.
2 arms, 1 by 4-1/2 by 25 in., S-2-S.
1 rocker, 2-1/4 by 6 by 33 in., S-2-S.
5 bottom slats, 3/4 by 2-1/2 by 19-1/2 in., S-4-S.
[Illustration: Rocking Chair Complete]
[Illustration: Details of Rocking Chair]
Begin work on the posts first. The front posts should have one end of
each squared, after which they can be cut to the exact length. The
rear posts, according to the stock bill, are specified for the exact
thickness. By exercising forethought, both may be got from the piece
ordered. The tops and bottoms of the posts should have their edges
slightly chamfered to prevent their slivering.
The shape of the arm is a little out of the ordinary, but the drawing
indicates quite clearly how it is cut. The arm is fastened to the posts
by means of dowels and glue after the other parts of the chair have been
put together.
Now prepare the curved parts of the back. These parts are worked to
size, after which they are thoroughly steamed and bent in the forms
described on another page. These forms should have a surface curve whose
radius is 22 in. While the parts are drying out, go ahead with the
cutting of the mortises and tenons of post and rail.
Inasmuch as the width of the front of the chair exceeds that of the back
by 2 in., allowance must be made for slant either in the tenons of the
side rails or in the mortises. This will necessitate the use of the
bevel in laying off the shoulders of the tenons.
The slats for the bottom are made long enough so that their ends may be
"let into" the front and back rails, a 3/4-in. groove being plowed to
receive them.
Assemble the back, then the front; and when the glue on them has dried,
put the side rails in place, then the arms. The chair should now be
scraped and sandpapered preparatory to applying the finish.
The cushion shown in the picture is made of Spanish roan skin leather
and is filled with elastic felt. Such cushions can be purchased at the
upholsterer's or they can be made by the
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