One end of the board is now fitted into a slot cut in one of the gauge clamps. The slot must be cut at the right angle to give the desired slope to the book rest. The gauge clamps are joined with two small square strips of oak as shown. The small rod brace is flattened at both ends and a hole drilled in each to fasten it with screws as shown. The brass strip is bent in the middle at right angles and drilled to receive screws for fastening it in the corner of the upright and horizontal pieces.
A DICTIONARY AND MAGAZINE STAND
The accompanying picture shows a stand that is intended primarily for holding a large-size dictionary. The shelves may be utilized for holding books, magazines or sheet music. It will stand wear best if made of some hard wood, such as oak. Of the soft woods chestnut has the best grain for finishing, being hardly distinguishable from red oak.
The following pieces will be necessary:
- 2 sides, 3/4 by 16 by 38-1/2 in., S-4-S.
- 1 shelf, 3/4 by 15-1/2 by 21 in., S-2-S.
- 1 shelf, 3/4 by 14 by 17 in., S-2-S.
- 1 shelf, 3/4 by 13-1/2 by 21 in., S-2-S.
- 1 top, 3/4 by 13 by 17 in., S-2-S.
- 1 lip, 3/8 by 3/4 by 17 in., S-4-S.
- 8 keys, 3/4 by 1 by 3-1/2 in., S-2-S.
Begin work on the sides by preparing a joint edge on each piece and from this square up the lower ends and square lines across the inner surfaces to indicate the positions of the lower edges of the shelves.
Next, smooth off the mill marks from the broad surfaces of the shelves and square them to size on one edge and the two ends.
