. Furniture for the craftsman; a manual for the student and machanic. 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 part
. Furniture for the craftsman; a manual for the student and machanic. 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 meets with favor as a gift piece which. Fig. 137.—Workstand. spare moments may bring about and afford an immense satis-faction not only to the recipient but the giver in making posts of 13^-in. dressed stock are placed diagonally to theframe, and a top frame is secured over all to which are hingedtwo panels, which when closed form the top. A removabletray as shown sets over a small cleat on inside of apron. Belowthis tray is tacked the bag of dark green baize, to contain dresswork and materials. The two table tops when open may besupported by a very thin swing-out bracket hinged to the tablelegs and fitting under the center table frame. This stand andall forms of sewing tables are most appropriate made in mahog-any or walnut, and when made in oak the dark nut brown orfumed finish is always pleasing. STOOLS AND OTHER USEFUL FURNITURE 117 While in more modern times the stool is sought after as themost serviceable piece of furniture upon which a chil
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