. Furniture for the craftsman; a manual for the student and machanic. FiG. -Detail of Table LeafSupport. ates in a loose double tongued and groove joint provided in No. I, a steel wire holding them in place. In operation No. I is swung out when the table leaf is raised in position and forms a firm support for it. STOOLS AND OTHER USEFUL FURNITURE 115 The construction of the work stand shown in Fig. 136 is verysimilar to that of Fig. i 34, having the two small drawers formaterials and the large lower drawers for more bulky Fig. 136.—Colonial Workstand. The two seven-faced compartm
. Furniture for the craftsman; a manual for the student and machanic. FiG. -Detail of Table LeafSupport. ates in a loose double tongued and groove joint provided in No. I, a steel wire holding them in place. In operation No. I is swung out when the table leaf is raised in position and forms a firm support for it. STOOLS AND OTHER USEFUL FURNITURE 115 The construction of the work stand shown in Fig. 136 is verysimilar to that of Fig. i 34, having the two small drawers formaterials and the large lower drawers for more bulky Fig. 136.—Colonial Workstand. The two seven-faced compartments on each end of the standoffer ample room for sewing under way or in progress or forrolls of material which accumulate at dressmaking time. Thecover or top of the two compartments hinge and lay back ontop of the table when open. In Fig. 137 is shown a very serviceable wall stand which takesinto consideration ample top drawer space for scissors, spools,needles, books and other equipment, leaving the large lowerdrawer free to put away unfinished work. As will be seen thesides of the drawers are parted from the outside of the case bythe thickness of sliding strips of % in. hardwood, one beingsecured to the drawer side and operated between a top and bot- 116 FURNITURE FOR THE CRAFTSMAN torn Strip fastened by screws to the inside of the ends. Theseclosely fitted and rubbed with soap or paraffin will cause thedrawers to work smoothly and evenly. Fig. 138 is another form of sewing stand quite common incolonial clays, and now mee
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