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65How to Make a Dresser
by trefoil
The dresser shown in the illustration was made of quarter-sawed white oak and finished golden and waxed. The mirror is of beveled glass and the following is the stock bill: 1 top, 3/4 by 19-1/2 by 33 in.,... published 6 months ago
57How To Make Sauerkraut
by trefoil
Line the bottom and sides of a clean barrel or keg with cabbage leaves. Cut into fine shreds one or two dozen large heads of white, crisp cabbage. Do this on a large slaw-cutter. Now begin to pack: First put... published 8 months ago
62How to Make a Roll Top Desk
by trefoil
The Desk Complete The materials for this roll top desk can be purchased from a mill dressed and sandpapered so the hardest part of the work will be finished. The wood must be selected to suit the builder... published 6 months ago
58How to Make a Lawn Swing
by trefoil
The Completed Swing The coming of spring and summer calls forth various kinds of porch and lawn furniture. A porch or lawn swing to accommodate two or more persons is a thing desired by most people. The... published 6 months ago
56How to Make a Hall or Window Seat
by trefoil
A HALL OR WINDOW SEAT Seat Made of Quarter-Sawed Oak A simple design for a hall or window seat is shown in the accompanying sketch and detail drawing. Anyone who has a few sharp tools, and is at all... published 6 months ago
55How to Make a Piano Bench
by trefoil
The piano bench shown in the accompanying picture was made of black walnut and was finished natural. The finish was applied in the following manner: First, all the parts were well scraped and sandpapered,... published 6 months ago
61How To Make a Morris Chair
by trefoil
The stock necessary to make a Morris chair of craftsman design as shown in the engraving can be purchased mill-planed and sandpapered on four sides as given in the following list: 4 posts 1-3/4 by 3 by... published 7 months ago
55How to Make an Oak Pedestal
by trefoil
The illustration shows a unique article for the den. It serves as a pedestal and has one side which opens on hinges allowing the inside to be used as a smoker's cabinet or cellarette. All the lines are... published 6 months ago
55How to Make Arts & Crafts a Book Rack
by trefoil
Light but Strong When making the book rack as shown in the accompanying photograph use quarter-sawed oak if possible, as this wood is the most suitable for finishing in the different mission stains. This... published 6 months ago
58How to Make a Roman Chair
by trefoil
In making this roman chair, as well as other articles of mission furniture, the materials can be ordered from the mill with much of the hard work completed. Order the stock to make this chair as follows: 4... published 6 months ago
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