. Cedar chests, how to make them. to the top inside of the edges and ends, whilethe second is a combination of the other two. In our example, the third method will be employed. Cut two strips 34^ long from stock f square, and two pieces 15long. Screw and glue them in place. HINGING Two plain butt hinges 24 long with a f leaf will do on this may be let into both the top and the upper edge of the side piece, orentirely into the edge. Another method often vised in schools is that ofplacing the hinges on the outside of the back and the under side of the is the most simple as it


. Cedar chests, how to make them. to the top inside of the edges and ends, whilethe second is a combination of the other two. In our example, the third method will be employed. Cut two strips 34^ long from stock f square, and two pieces 15long. Screw and glue them in place. HINGING Two plain butt hinges 24 long with a f leaf will do on this may be let into both the top and the upper edge of the side piece, orentirely into the edge. Another method often vised in schools is that ofplacing the hinges on the outside of the back and the under side of the is the most simple as it involves no chiseling, and, since the chestis usually placed against a wall, does not look bad, especially if an orna-mental hinge is used. Two chains or desk supports should be used to prevent the lid fromswinging way back and straining the hinges. See Fig. 52, Chapter VII. FINISHING Directions for finishing and preparing the wood for finish are given inChapter V. Of course the nails should be Avell set and filled as A French Chest of the Late XV Ceuturv i Gothic Period


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