Fig. 255.—The Front Frame.
To finish the framework is now
A Simple Task.
Make two bottom side-bars (C, N, and D, Q, Fig. 256), each about two and one-half feet long, and nail them in place, “toe-nailing” at the front. The two top-bars (R and S, Fig. 256) must extend out a foot in front, as a support for the mantel-piece. After these are securely nailed in place the roof-sticks, a and d, may be fitted in place, and notched to fit over the mantel supports, as shown in Fig. 256. You now have a strong but light frame, which must be neatly covered with gray-colored paper muslin, Manila paper, or building paper.
Fig. 256.—The Finished Frame.
The Covering
must be stretched, and securely tacked to the framework, so that no wrinkles shall betray its frail nature.
Some black paper muslin is now needed