cover both with the inverted bucket. Allow it
to stand for three or four days--the longer it stands the darker the
fumed finish will be. Finish with two coats of bleached wax. Do not use
ordinary uncolored wax, as it will show in the unfilled pores of the
wood. The works of the clock should not be in the frame while fuming.

A MUSIC STAND

The attractive and useful piece of mission furniture shown in the
accompanying illustration is made of quarter-sawed oak. Considerable
labor can be saved in its construction if the stock is ordered from the
mill ready cut to length, squared and sanded. The stock list consists of
the following pieces:

1 top, 3/4 by 16 by 20 in., S-2-S.
1 shelf, 3/4 by 11-1/2 by 15 in., S-2-S.
1 shelf, 3/4 by 12 by 15 in., S-2-S.
1 shelf, 3/4 by 14-1/2 by 15 in., S-2-S.
1 shelf, 3/4 by 16 by 15 in., S-1-S.
4 legs, 3/4 by 5 by 41 in., S-2-S.
2 lower crosspieces, 3/4 by 3 by 9 in., S-2-S.
2 upper crosspieces, 3/4 by 2 by 9 in., S-2-S.
4 end slats, 5/8 by 2 by 34 in., S-2-S.
20 R.H. screws, 2 in. long.

The four shelves and the top are so wide that it will be necessary to
make them from two or more pieces glued together. The top should have a
1/4-in. bevel cut around the upper edge as shown in the drawing.

[Illustration: Details of Music Stand]

[Illustration: Music Stand Complete]

The curve of the legs can be cut with a bracket saw or a drawknife,
care being taken to get the edges square and smooth. The four
crosspieces are fastened to the legs by means of tenons and mortises.
The end slats are joined to the crosspieces in the same manner. The legs
can be assembled in pairs with the slats and crosspieces in place. They
can be glued in this position, and when dry they should be carefully
gone over with fine sandpaper to remove all rough spots. The shelves
can now be put in place. They should be fastened to the legs with
round-headed screws. The top is also fastened on with screws. When
applying the finish, remove the top board and the shelves and finish
them separately. The stand can be finished in any one of the many
mission stains supplied by the trade for this purpose.

This handsome piece of furniture can be used as a magazine stand as well
as a music stand, if desired, and, if it is made and finished well, it
will prove an ornament to any home.

MAKING SCREWS HOLD IN THE END GRAIN OF WOOD

[Illustration: MAKING SCREWS HOLD IN END GRAIN]

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