f the
couch rails for holding the two frames in place. Tack pieces of cheap
burlap across the frame and cover with ordinary black cambric. This will
give a strong, springy rest for the cushions.

Should slats be used instead of frames for holding the cushions, then
the following list of material should be substituted for the frame
material list:

2 cleats, 7/8 by 2 by 56 in.
2 cleats, 7/8 by 2 by 25 in.
12 slats, 3/4 by 5 by 25 in.

[Illustration: Details of Mission Couch]

The materials listed may be of soft wood the same as for the frame. The
cleats are fastened to the inside of the rails of the couch with
screws, so the top edge will be 2 in. lower than the top edge of the
rails. The slats are spaced evenly on these cleats.

After the glue is all set, remove the clamps and scrape off any glue
that may be on the wood. If this glue is not removed it will keep the
stain from entering the wood, which will show up when finished in white
spots.

This couch may be stained in any of the shades of brown or dark to
harmonize with its lines of construction. A water stain will penetrate
the wood best and after this is applied and thoroughly dried the surface
should be well sanded to remove the roughness of the raised grain. Apply
one coat of thin shellac and when this is dry, put on two coats of wax.

In making up the cushions, use either hair or elastic felt for the
filling.

ELECTRIC SHADE FOR THE DINING ROOM

The dining shade shown is constructed of wood and glass. There will be
needed the following:

8 pieces, 3/4 by 3/4 by 24 in., S-4-S, oak.
4 pieces, 3/4 by 3/4 by 4 in., S-4-S, oak.
4 pieces, 3/4 by 3/4 by 10-1/2 in., S-4-S, oak.
4 pieces, 3/8 by 3/4 by 23 in., S-4-S, oak.
8 pieces, 3/8 by 3/4 by 10 in., S-4-S, oak.
4 pieces, 3/8 by 3/4 by 9 in., S-4-S, oak.
1 piece, 3/4 by 8 by 8 in., S-4-S, oak.

Begin work by shaping the ends of the longest pieces as shown in the
drawing. All the angles are 45 deg. Next lay out the cross-lap joints at
the corners so that two sets of horizontal frames shall be formed 23 by
23 in. Cut four pieces to a length of 3 in. each. Also shape up the
"false" extensions of these pieces which are to be fastened below the
lower frame at the corners. Since these are to be cut from the pieces
just specified, the easiest way is to shape the end of each to the
required angle and then crosscut. Rabbet these pieces sufficient to
allow the art glass to set in on