Set up the stand without glue or screws to see that all pieces fit accurately. Then glue up the sides with the slats first. After these have set for 24 hours, fit in the other two rails and the shelf. Three flat-head screws should be used to hold the shelf in place. These must be placed so the slats will cover them when they are attached.
Complete Plant Stand
When this work is completed it is ready for the top. A good method of attaching the top is shown in the sketch. The screws used for fastening should be 2-in. No. 10. Bore into the rail 1-1/2 in. with a bit 1/16 in. larger than the head of the screw. Then bore through the rest of the way with a bit a little larger than the shank of the screw. Thus a little space is left for expansion and shrinkage of the top.
Scrape and sandpaper thoroughly to remove all marks or glue spots. Finish with two coats of weathered-oak stain, followed by two coats of black wax.
A BEDSIDE MEDICINE STAND
The accompanying sketch and detail drawing show a design of a bedside stand. This is a very desirable piece of furniture and is simple and easy to make. Quarter-sawed oak is the best wood to use in its construction. The material should be ordered from the mill ready cut to length, squared and sanded. The following list of material will be required:
- 4 posts, 1-3/4 by 1-3/4 by 33 in., S-4-S.
- 1 top board, 1 by 19 by 19 in., S-4-S.
- 3 intermediate boards, 3/4 by 15-1/2 by 17 in., S-4-S.
- 2 side boards, 3/4 by 5 by 15-1/2 in., S-4-S.
- 1 back board, 3/4 by 4-1/4 by 14-1/2 in., S-4-S.
- 4 side rails, 3/4 by 2 by 16 in., S-4-S.
- 1 door, 3/4 by 9 by 14-1/2 in., S-4-S.
- 1 back board, 3/4 by 10-1/4 by 14-1/2 in., S-4-S.
- 2 panels, 3/8 by 9-1/2 by 15 in., S-4-S.
- 6 slats, 1/4 by 1 by 8-3/4 in., S-4-S.
- 1 drawer front, 3/4 by 4-1/4 by 14-1/2 in., S-4-S.
- 2 sides for drawer, 1/2 by 4-1/4 by 16 in., S-4-S.
- 1 back for drawer, 1/2 by 4-1/4 by 13-1/2 in., soft wood.
- 1 bottom for drawer, 1/2 by 13-1/2 by 15 in., soft wood.
