making it easy to construct. White oak will
make up best, although ash, birch or southern pine may be used with good
effect.

Stock of the following sizes should be bought, surfaced and cut to width
and length:

2 top pieces, 7/8 by 12 by 12 in., S-2-S.
2 base pieces, 7/8 by 14 by 14 in., S-2-S.
2 sides, 7/8 by 8 by 35-5/8 in., S-2-S.
1 back, 7/8 by 6-1/4 by 35-5/8 in., S-2-S.
1 door, 7/8 by 6-1/4 by 34-3/4 in., S-2-S.
4 blocks, 7/8 by 4 by 4 in., S-2-S.
4 shelves, 7/8 by 6-1/4 by 6-1/4 in., S-2-S.
4 pieces, 7/8 by 1 by 10 in., S-4-S.

Make the top and base of two pieces, glued and screwed together with the
grain crossed. This method prevents warping. To keep the end grain from
showing, a strip of 3/8-in. lumber may be put on all around as shown in
the drawing.

Have the sides, front and back squared up perfectly. The sides are to
overlap the back and to be fastened to it with round-head brass or blue
screws. To the center of the top and base attach one of the 6-1/4-in.
square pieces. Over these, fit the sides and back and fasten them with
screws or nails. The four corner blocks are now put under the base.

Two or more shelves may be set in as shown. Brass or copper hinges will
look well if a dark stain is to be used.

Around the sides and back a 1-in. strip should be fastened to the base
to give added strength.

If a dull finish is desired, apply two coats of stain and two of
prepared wax. If a polished surface is wanted, first fill the pores of
the wood with any standard filler, which can be purchased at a paint
store. After this has dried partly, rub off any surplus filler, rubbing
across the grain of the wood. When perfectly dry apply one coat of
shellac and as many coats of varnish as desired, rubbing down each coat,
except the last, with No. 00 sandpaper and pumice stone.

[Illustration: Detail of Cellarette Pedestal]

A DRESSER

The dresser shown in the illustration was made of quarter-sawed white
oak and finished golden and waxed. The mirror is of beveled glass and
the following is the stock bill:

1 top, 3/4 by 19-1/2 by 33 in., S-2-S.
4 posts, 1-3/4 by 1-3/4 by 28 in., S-4-S.
4 end rails, 3/4 by 2-1/4 by 17 in., S-2-S.
4 stiles, 3/4 by 2-1/2 by 20 in., S-2-S.
2 panels, 3/16 by 12 by 18 in., S-2-S.
3 facings, 3/4 by 2-1/4 by 29 in., S-2-S.
2 top frame pieces, 3/4 by 2 by 32 in., S-2-S.
2 top frame pieces, 3/4 by 2 by 19 in., S-2-S.
2 mirror supports