Holes are bored with a small drill in the base, 2-1/2" from the ends and 1-1/2" from the sides. A hole is also bored half way between the two, as shown, and all are countersunk on the upper side.
Attach the rockers with glue and 1" No. 6 flat-head screws.
See that they project equally on the sides and are square with the edges.
Now nail the rocker base to the upper frame previously made, using 1" brads and glue. Have the base project equally from the upper frame on each side and come flush with the ends.
All pieces should have been carefully sanded, of course, before assembling.
The next, and last step is the final finish. If paint is to be the finish, select the desired color and apply a priming and a finish coat. Follow directions in the front of the book for painting.
[COLONIAL DOLL CRADLE.]
The type of cradle, shown in [Plate 39], is similar in many ways to the one on the last plate. It is, however, more artistic and somewhat more difficult to make.