- 2 ends, 7/8 by 5 by 20 in.
- 1 top, 7/8 by 6 by 36 in.
- 1 shelf, 7/8 by 5 by 36 in.
- 1 bar, 7/8 in. square by 36 in.
- 4 keys. Scrap pieces will do.
Lay out and cut the mortises on the end pieces for the tenons of the shelf, also the tenons on the top ends and the diamond shaped openings. In laying these out, work from the back edge of the pieces. Cut the tenons on the ends of the shelf to fit the mortises in the end pieces, numbering each one so the parts can be put together with the tenons in the proper mortises. Mark out and cut the mortises in the top to receive the tenons on the end pieces.
Parts Held Together by Keys
In laying out the mortises for the keys allow a little extra on the side toward the shoulder so the ends and tops may be drawn up tightly when the keys are driven in the mortises. All the mortises and diamond shaped openings should be marked and cut with a chisel from both sides of the board.
If the bar is used, it may be attached with a flat side or edge out as shown.
Details of Plate Rack