. Furniture for the craftsman; a manual for the student and machanic. Fig. 238.—Tray for Clothes Chest. The idea indicated in Fig. 238 suggests an easily removabletill, the corners of which it would be well to dovetail, althoughglued up in box-like manner with neatly fitted triangular corner 236 FURNITURE FOR THE CRAFTSMAN pieces would make a firm joint. The material for such a trayshould be soft wood not over >^ in. in thickness, and the traysset one upon another. Restricted floor space in some bedrooms apparently preventshaving a clothes chest, yet a very ample chest may be construct-ed a
. Furniture for the craftsman; a manual for the student and machanic. Fig. 238.—Tray for Clothes Chest. The idea indicated in Fig. 238 suggests an easily removabletill, the corners of which it would be well to dovetail, althoughglued up in box-like manner with neatly fitted triangular corner 236 FURNITURE FOR THE CRAFTSMAN pieces would make a firm joint. The material for such a trayshould be soft wood not over >^ in. in thickness, and the traysset one upon another. Restricted floor space in some bedrooms apparently preventshaving a clothes chest, yet a very ample chest may be construct-ed after the manner indicated in Fig. 239. The height from thefloor is shown, or rather it should be determined by the spacefrom the bottom of the side bed rail to the floor; 4 or 5 in. wheelssawed or turned from i in. stock are hung on projected axlestumps turned nicely to fit with a square left or inner end whichis tightly mortised to the sides of the chest as shown. Thechest then becomes a wheeled affair, permitting of its being. Fig. 239.—Another Style of Cloth Chest. easily run under the bed out of the way 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 hanger
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