Details of Magazine Table
The top board and the shelf should be mortised at each end for the 1/2 by 2-in. slats. These slats should be finished on all sides.
The table is now ready to be assembled and glued together. The glue should dry at least 24 hours before the clamps are removed.
After the glue is dry, carefully go over the entire table with fine sandpaper and remove all surplus glue and rough spots. It can now be finished in any one of the mission stains which are supplied by the trade for this purpose.
A WASTE PAPER BASKET
A waste paper basket of pleasing design, and very easy to construct, is shown in the accompanying sketch. Quarter-sawed oak is the best wood to use, and it is also the easiest to obtain. The following pieces will be needed:
- 1 bottom piece, 3/4 by 9 in. square.
- 4 corner pieces, 3/4 in. square by 15-1/2 in.
- 4 top rails, 3/4 in. square by 7-1/2 in.
- 12 slats, 1/4 by 3/4 by 16-1/4 in.
- 4 blocks, 1 in. square.
- 4 F.H. screws, 2-1/2 in. long.
- 24 R.H. screws, 3/4 in. long.