The box which holds the drawers is to be secured to the legs by screws countersunk. Many modifications of this table will occur to the woodworker, such as additional drawers, but it must be kept in mind that comfortable knee room is essential, and the space on under side of the top is largely to be reserved for this important purpose.
A box for holding instruments has been described in another chapter, and triangles, rules, etc., may be kept in it.
The T square should be hung on a hook at either end of table, to overcome any tendency the thin blade may have to twist or warp, the weight of the head helping to draw it out straight.
Fig. 210. A filing cabinet
All drawings should have a neat title, and a number. To work out a system of numbering so that any drawing may be found quickly is a good job for a rainy day.
A good filing cabinet for plans is suggested in [Fig. 210]. Dimensions are not given, as they will depend on the size of drawing paper used. A uniform-sized sheet should be adopted at the start, and the drawings scaled to accommodate this size of paper.
The shelves should be 1⁄4 inch thick, and gained into sides as shown. A clear space of 11⁄2 inches between the shelves will be ample, and a semicircular curve should be cut in the front. The depth of cabinet should not be over half an inch more than the width of the sheets.
A top and mitred base are shown, and the space between should be closed by a panelled door to keep out dust.