Some of the metal bodies of old lamps, and they are usually brass, are of such ample size and so neatly embossed that they can be readily used as jardinières instead of being handed to the junk man. It is only necessary to remove the lamp part, and set the plant pot into the bowl of the stand, as shown in the sketch.—H. N. Wolfe, Chicago, Ill.
Replacing a Broken Coffeepot Knob
A knob was broken from the lid of a coffeepot, which was valued by reason of its associations. Attempts to fasten the broken portions together were unsatisfactory, and the rough surface, where the earthenware was broken, was ground smooth and fitted with a carefully shaped wooden knob. A hole was drilled through the center of the lid with an old file and the wooden knob bolted into place. When stained appropriately, the repair was quite satisfactory.
Homemade Magnesium Printer
Length of Magnesium Ribbon Burned Determines the Time of Exposure
A convenient homemade printing device consists of a smooth board, A, 2 ft. long and 1 ft. wide, and an upright, B, which is 1 ft. square. Bore a hole in the center of the upright for the small tin holder E, to carry the magnesium ribbon, made by folding a piece of tin to fit it. Small pieces of wood, CC, are nailed across the board to hold the ground glass D and the printing frame G. The ground glass is 10 in. from the upright, and the printing frame is 10 in. from the ground glass. The latter is 1 ft. square and is used to diffuse the light from the magnesium ribbon F, which may be purchased from any dealer in photographic supplies. The length of exposure varies according to the length of ribbon which is permitted to burn. This should be tested out carefully before making exposures.—Gustave Straub, Albany, N. Y.
¶In sandpapering a varnished surface between coats, especial care should be taken to avoid rubbing through at sharp edges.
