Detail of the Porch Swing
The slats are mortised 1/2 in. into the back rails, or a 3/8-in. groove may be planed in these rails, the entire distance between joints, to receive the slats. A rabbeting plane will be needed for this. The arm rests lap over the back posts and are held to them with 2-in. round-head screws. They may be fastened to the top of the front posts with round-head screws or dowel pins.
Ordinary pine flooring makes a good, tight seat, or 7/8-in. board may be used if desired. Fasten the cleats, which support the seat, to the front and back lower rails with 1-1/2-in. screws.
To bring out the beautiful grain of southern pine, stain it brown or black and finish with two coats of waterproof varnish.
A FOOT WARMER
This foot warmer is so constructed that two bricks may be heated and placed inside of the stool.
Oak is the most suitable wood to use, and the following pieces will be needed:
- 4 legs, 1-1/4 by 1-1/4 by 8 in., S-4-S.
- 4 side rails, 7/8 by 3 by 8-1/2 in., S-2-S.
- 4 top pieces, 7/8 by 1-1/2 by 12 in., S-2-S.
- 1 bottom piece, 7/8 by 8-1/2 by 8-1/2 in., S-2-S.
- 1 piece asbestos, 8-1/2 by 8-1/2 in.
- 4 pieces asbestos, 2 by 8-1/2 in.
- 1 sheet of brass, 13 by 13 in., 17 gauge.
- 2 hinges, 1 elbow catch, 3 doz. ornamental tacks.
The work may be started by shaping the four legs and cutting the mortises for the rails. Tenons are cut on the ends of the rails to fit in the mortises made in the posts. They are then glued together, care being taken to get the stool perfectly square.