pplied by the trade for this
purpose.

A LEATHER-COVERED FOOTSTOOL

The illustration shows a very handy footstool in mission style. The
following list of materials will be needed:

4 oak posts, 1-1/2 by 1-1/2 by 12 in., S-4-S.
2 sides, 3/4 by 3 by 12 in., soft wood.
2 ends, 3/4 by 3 by 8 in., soft wood.
1 bottom, 3/4 by 8 by 12 in., soft wood.
1 small box of 8 oz. tacks
2-1/2 doz. ornamental head nails.
1 piece of dark leather, 16 by 20 in.
1/2 lb. hair and a small portion of mission stain.

The posts are the only parts made of quarter-sawed oak, the other
parts, being covered with leather, can be made of any kind of soft wood.
Chamfer the top end of each post, and taper the lower ends as shown in
detail. When this is done the mortises can be cut for the sides as shown
in the post detail. When cutting the mortises and tenons take care to
make them fit perfectly, as there is nothing to brace the legs at the
bottom. The strength of the stool depends upon the joints. Make the
surface of the posts smooth by first using No. 1 sandpaper, then
finishing with No. 00.

[Illustration: Footstool Leather Covered]

The parts are now assembled. First clamp the ends together, using plenty
of glue on the joints, and drive some small nails on the inside of the
posts through the tenon ends. When the glue has set, the remaining sides
can be put together the same as the ends. Fit the bottom on the inside
about 1 in. from the top. This can be made fast by driving nails
through the sides and ends of the board. The finishing is done by
putting on the mission stain as the directions state on the can, then
wax the surface to get a dull gloss.

[Illustration: Details of Footstool]

The leather is now put on. Notch out the corners to fit around the
posts, but do not cut the ends off. Lap them under the cover. Before
nailing on the cover fix the hair evenly over the top, about 6 in. deep.
Draw the leather over the hair and fasten the edges with the 8-oz.
tacks. The ornamental nails are driven in last, as shown in the drawing,
to make a good appearance.

ARTS-CRAFTS MANTEL CLOCK

The clock shown in the illustration was designed especially for rooms
furnished in mission style. The clock, however, may be made of mahogany
or other wood to match the furniture in any room where it is to be
placed. If the mission effect is desired, an oxidized or copper sash
should be used. Movements can be bought at the sa