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3 rails 1 by 4 by 52-1/4 in.
4 end rails 1 by 4 by 24-1/4 in.
4 posts 2-1/4 in. square by 34-1/2 in.
13 slats 1/2 by 5 by 21-1/4 in.
2 cleats 1 in. square by 51 in.

All the rails are mortised into the posts for a depth of 5/8 in., also
the slats are mortised 5/8 in. into the rails. The material list gives
the exact dimensions for the rails and slats as they will not need to be
squared for entering the mortises, provided you are careful to get all
lengths cut to dimensions. When cutting the mortises take care to get
them square and clean. The posts have 1/2 in. extra added for squaring
up and cutting the corners sloping on the top ends.

The joints are all put together with glue. Nails can be driven into the
posts intersecting the tenons of the rails on the inside, as they will
not show and will help to make the settee more solid.

[Illustration: A Complete Two-Cushion Settee]

[Illustration: Details of a Mission Settee]

The cushions can be made with or without springs as desired. If made
without springs, 15 slats must be provided in the material list 1/2 in.
thick, 2 in. wide and 24 in. long to be placed on the cleats fastened
to the inside of each bottom rail. The two cleats are fastened one on
each inside of the front and back rails with screws. The location as to
height of these cleats will depend upon the kind of cushions used. The
parts necessary to make the cushions with springs are as follows:

4 pieces 1 by 2-1/2 by 26 in.
8 pieces 1 by 2-1/2 by 24 in.
4 pieces 1 by 2-1/2 by 22 in.
32 8-in. springs.
2 pieces leather about 29 by 31 in.

[Illustration: Details of the Cushion]

An open box is made from two 26-in. and two 22-in. pieces, and across
the bottom are mortised and set in four 24-in. pieces to form slats on
which to set the springs. The tops of the springs are tied or anchored
with stout cords running in both directions and fastened to the inside
of the pieces forming the open box. These should be tied in such manner
as to hold each spring so it cannot slip over and come in contact with
another spring.

Roan or pebbled leather are very popular for cushions for this style of
furniture. The leather is drawn over the springs and tacked to the
outside of the open box frame. When complete the cushions are set in
loose on the cleats, which should, in this case, be placed about 1 in.
from the top of the rails.

HOW TO MAKE A PYROGRAPHER'S TABLE

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