. Furniture for the craftsman; a manual for the student and machanic. t is, thestand, for it consists of four i-inch posts, two center boards andtop and bottom fitted as shown. As to the boxes, they shouldbe three of the same size pasteboard boxes covered on the out-side with a figured cretonne. The stand may then be made STOOLS AND OTHER USEFUL FURNITURE 107 large enough to permit of the boxes being set in and taken outreadily. Oak, mahogany or white enamel finish will create avery attractive article of furniture when completed. A place for umbrellas eventually becomes a necessity, andFigs. 1
. Furniture for the craftsman; a manual for the student and machanic. t is, thestand, for it consists of four i-inch posts, two center boards andtop and bottom fitted as shown. As to the boxes, they shouldbe three of the same size pasteboard boxes covered on the out-side with a figured cretonne. The stand may then be made STOOLS AND OTHER USEFUL FURNITURE 107 large enough to permit of the boxes being set in and taken outreadily. Oak, mahogany or white enamel finish will create avery attractive article of furniture when completed. A place for umbrellas eventually becomes a necessity, andFigs. 124 and 125 represent two forms. This is one of the manyobjects which also prove an acceptable gift. Fig. 124 is 12^X 14 in. and 29 in. high, outside measurement, while Fig. 125stands within 14 in. quare and is 32 in. high. The posts areset at an angle of 45 degrees with the sides. The shape of the posts which are secured from stock dressedI in. thick and the curve of the foot contained within a width of2j^ in. should be laid out on paper and a pattern drawn and cut. H 144= scj Fig. 125.—An Umbrella Stand. Fig. 126.—A Plant Stand. out. The lower framing in each style. Figs. 124 and 125, con-tains a light galvanized iron or copper drip pan, which can bemade to fit. Another form of furniture which the winter months suggestas quite necessary is some orderly place to hold the plants whichwe desire to have. Fig. 126 admits of a very simple treatment, 108 FURNITURE FOR THE CRAFTSMAN as shown in the three plain Mission style of posts, or they may begiven an Early English turned form as suggested. A loose fit-ting galvanized pan should be made, provided with lift-up ringsat each end. Oak with the customary finish is the usual woodfor this article, although it is very attractive made in basswoodand enameled white or old ivory. A beautiful fern or rare plant is to be found in every home andFig. I 27 or a similar form of tabouret stand enhances greatly the
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