he sketch. The screws used for fastening
should be 2-in. No. 10. Bore into the rail 1-1/2 in. with a bit 1/16 in.
larger than the head of the screw. Then bore through the rest of the way
with a bit a little larger than the shank of the screw. Thus a little
space is left for expansion and shrinkage of the top.

Scrape and sandpaper thoroughly to remove all marks or glue spots.
Finish with two coats of weathered-oak stain, followed by two coats of
black wax.

A BEDSIDE MEDICINE STAND

The accompanying sketch and detail drawing show a design of a bedside
stand. This is a very desirable piece of furniture and is simple and
easy to make. Quarter-sawed oak is the best wood to use in its
construction. The material should be ordered from the mill ready cut to
length, squared and sanded. The following list of material will be
required:

4 posts, 1-3/4 by 1-3/4 by 33 in., S-4-S.
1 top board, 1 by 19 by 19 in., S-4-S.
3 intermediate boards, 3/4 by 15-1/2 by 17 in., S-4-S.
2 side boards, 3/4 by 5 by 15-1/2 in., S-4-S.
1 back board, 3/4 by 4-1/4 by 14-1/2 in., S-4-S.
4 side rails, 3/4 by 2 by 16 in., S-4-S.
1 door, 3/4 by 9 by 14-1/2 in., S-4-S.
1 back board, 3/4 by 10-1/4 by 14-1/2 in., S-4-S.
2 panels, 3/8 by 9-1/2 by 15 in., S-4-S.
6 slats, 1/4 by 1 by 8-3/4 in., S-4-S.
1 drawer front, 3/4 by 4-1/4 by 14-1/2 in., S-4-S.
2 sides for drawer, 1/2 by 4-1/4 by 16 in., S-4-S.
1 back for drawer, 1/2 by 4-1/4 by 13-1/2 in., soft wood.
1 bottom for drawer, 1/2 by 13-1/2 by 15 in., soft wood.

[Illustration: Medicine Stand in Quarter-Sawed Oak]

Start work on the four posts by rounding the top corners and shaping the
feet as shown. The four posts are identical and the mortises should be
laid out on all four at once so as to get them all alike. These should
be carefully cut with a sharp chisel. On the inner surface of each leg
cut a groove to hold the side boards of the lower compartment. Next
prepare the two wide and the four narrow crosspieces, tenoning them to
fit the mortises already cut in the legs. The lower crosspieces should
also have grooves cut in them to hold the side boards of the
compartment. The two complete sides can now be glued and clamped
together and set away to dry. While they are drying the remaining parts
of the stand can be made. The three horizontal boards are now made by
notching out the corners to fit around the legs. They are supported by
fastening small cleats to the