. Furniture for the craftsman; a manual for the student and machanic. ay and as easily drawn outfor use. Two tills similar to that shown in Fig. 238 should beprovided and made of a size to fit easily. The width andlength for this form of chest may be greater if desired than thatshown, thus permitting of the placing away of pressed trousersto the full length, also coat and vest laid out, few creases beingrequired. Now the modern wardrobe is suggested. This should appealparticularly to the masculine mind, for it proves to be a mutevalet looking after the masters clothes with unconscious care,for
. Furniture for the craftsman; a manual for the student and machanic. ay and as easily drawn outfor use. Two tills similar to that shown in Fig. 238 should beprovided and made of a size to fit easily. The width andlength for this form of chest may be greater if desired than thatshown, thus permitting of the placing away of pressed trousersto the full length, also coat and vest laid out, few creases beingrequired. Now the modern wardrobe is suggested. This should appealparticularly to the masculine mind, for it proves to be a mutevalet looking after the masters clothes with unconscious care,for in its appointments it provides for and gives quick access toeverything a man wears in the nature of outer garments, withtills for washable apparel. To make this case complete andconvenient a generous supply of coat and trouser hangers should BEDROOM FURNITURE AND CONVENIENCES 237 be purchased, otherwise the idea is somewhat defeated. A fewsingle hangers for odd garments and two or three sets of the com-bined coat and trouser hangers permit of an entire suit to be. Fig. 240.—Open View of Wardrobe. hung and withdrawn very readily, while occupying a minimumof space. As these articles are and have been written for theprogressive carpenter it is useless to go over the standard formof case construction considered in former articles, and in dealingwith the construction of the wardrobe we may be permitted tostate that the carcase is built after the manner of all bookcases,wardrobes, etc.—that is, a frame and panel construction, backand sides, with solid top and bottom, doors being framed in theusual manner. 238 FURNITURE FOR THE CRAFTSMAN It is quite necessary to draw up a one-half working detail, andfrom measurements given or setting down such measuredchanges as individual requirements suggest. The object aimedat when departing from given measurements is to reduce or en-large proportionately. The dimensions given are ample for thehanging of coats, vests and trousers or skirts at
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