ur square pieces
should be nailed to the outer ends and holes bored in them for the
casters. Prepare the pieces for the posts, and before nailing them
together fasten the feet to them with long screws. Be careful to get
them on square, else the table will not set level when complete. Now
nail and glue the pieces forming the table together and fasten the
moulding at the bottom. This moulding should have mitered corners as
shown in the bottom view. Also fasten the rest piece to the top of the
post, using long screws and glue.

[Illustration: Details of Dining Table]

The slides can be made next. The pieces are made and fastened together
with screws as shown in the enlarged detail view. This slide, if made
with care, is a good one. The center piece should be firmly fastened to
the post rest with long screws. The screws that fasten into the top
should be inserted from below through counter-bored holes as shown.

Miter the rails at the corners and glue them to the top. Blocks can be
used on the inside if desired, which will make a much stronger
construction. Screw the two brackets to the top as shown. These help to
support the table when it is extended.

When complete the table should be carefully gone over with fine
sandpaper, and all glue and rough spots removed. Apply stain of the
desired color. This can be any one of the many mission stains supplied
by the trade for this purpose.

AN OAK-BOUND CEDAR CHEST

This cedar chest for storing unused bedding or furs is not a difficult
thing to make and when made, the hard oak binding takes the wear and
protects the softer cedar so that the chest ought to serve several
generations. Order the stock as follows:

CEDAR

2 top and bottom pieces, 7/8 by 16-1/2 by 34-1/2 in., S-2-S.
2 sides, 7/8 by 18-7/8 by 34-1/2 in., S-2-S.
2 ends, 7/8 by 18-7/8 by 14-3/4 in., S-2-S.

OAK

2 overhanging top pieces, 1 by 1 by 36-1/2 in., S-4-S.
2 overhanging top pieces, 1 by 1 by 18-1/2 in., S-4-S.
2 lock and hinge rails, 1 by 2-1/2 by 36-1/2 in., S-2-S.
2 lock and hinge rails, 1 by 2-1/2 by 18-1/2 in., S-2-S.
2 base pieces, 1 by 3-1/4 by 36-1/2 in., S-2-S.
2 base pieces, 1 by 3-1/4 by 18-1/2 in., S-2-S.

[Illustration: Details of Cedar Chest]

Specify thoroughly seasoned Tennessee red cedar and plain sawed white
oak and have the different pieces mill-planed and sandpapered as
indicated in the stock-bill. This bill allows 1/2 in. extra on the
length and the