The slides can be made next. The pieces are made and fastened together with screws as shown in the enlarged detail view. This slide, if made with care, is a good one. The center piece should be firmly fastened to the post rest with long screws. The screws that fasten into the top should be inserted from below through counter-bored holes as shown.
Miter the rails at the corners and glue them to the top. Blocks can be used on the inside if desired, which will make a much stronger construction. Screw the two brackets to the top as shown. These help to support the table when it is extended.
When complete the table should be carefully gone over with fine sandpaper, and all glue and rough spots removed. Apply stain of the desired color. This can be any one of the many mission stains supplied by the trade for this purpose.
AN OAK-BOUND CEDAR CHEST
This cedar chest for storing unused bedding or furs is not a difficult thing to make and when made, the hard oak binding takes the wear and protects the softer cedar so that the chest ought to serve several generations. Order the stock as follows:
CEDAR
- 2 top and bottom pieces, 7/8 by 16-1/2 by 34-1/2 in., S-2-S.
- 2 sides, 7/8 by 18-7/8 by 34-1/2 in., S-2-S.
- 2 ends, 7/8 by 18-7/8 by 14-3/4 in., S-2-S.
OAK
- 2 overhanging top pieces, 1 by 1 by 36-1/2 in., S-4-S.
- 2 overhanging top pieces, 1 by 1 by 18-1/2 in., S-4-S.
- 2 lock and hinge rails, 1 by 2-1/2 by 36-1/2 in., S-2-S.
- 2 lock and hinge rails, 1 by 2-1/2 by 18-1/2 in., S-2-S.
- 2 base pieces, 1 by 3-1/4 by 36-1/2 in., S-2-S.
- 2 base pieces, 1 by 3-1/4 by 18-1/2 in., S-2-S.