Fig. 2—Design of the Covering Strip Put on Over the Burlap
The green burlap is glued to the outside of the box. Be careful not to apply too much glue on the burlap, or it will soak through. This should be tried out on a scrap piece, and when the proper application of glue is ascertained, applied to one side of the burlap and stuck on the box. Place the cloth on so the weave will run in the same direction on all sides. The oak slats are cut and fit over the burlap as shown in Fig. 2. Care should be taken to make the mitered joints a tight fit. After the miters are all cut and the location of the squares, found, they are marked so that pieces of red burlap may be placed over the green before the slats are fastened permanently. The slats are put in place over the burlap and fastened with small brass screws.
Cover the top or lid with green burlap, allowing the edges to lap over the ends and sides and fasten under the side strips. This top can be stuffed with excelsior, if desired, and tacks with large heads driven in to hold it in place. The slats can be stained any color to suit the maker. They should be removed from the box when being stained so as not to spot or stain the burlap.
QUARTER-SAWED OAK SETTEE
The mission settee shown in the accompanying picture should be made of quarter-sawed white oak. The material needed will be as follows:
- 4 posts, 3-1/4 by 3-1/4 by 36-1/2 in., S-4-S.
- 4 end rails, 1-1/2 by 5 by 32 in., S-4-S.
- 12 end slats, 5/8 by 3-1/2 by 24 in., S-4-S.
- 1 front rail, 1-1/2 by 7 by 87 in., S-4-S.
- 1 lower back rail, 1-1/2 by 9 by 87 in., S-4-S.
- 1 upper back rail, 1-1/2 by 12 by 87 in., S-4-S.
- 2 cleats for seat frame, 1-1/2 by 2 by 82 in., S-4-S.
- 2 cleats for seat frame, 1-1/2 by 2 by 32 in., S-4-S.