FK ]RMER-QE-THE-hUR5ERY
BOX FURNITURE
HOW TO MAKE A HUNDRED
USEFUL ARTICLES FOR
THE HOME
BY
LOUISE BRIGHAM
ILLUSTRATIONS BY
EDWARD H. ASCHERMAN
FROM DESIGNS BY THE AUTHOR
NEW YORK
THE CENTURY CO.
1915
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Copyright, 1909, by
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Published May, 1909
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DEDICATED TO
CYNTHIA P. LANE
THE GOOD ANGEL OP MY CHILDHOOD
WHO BY HER NOBLE EXAMPLE OP UN-
SELFISH LOVE TO A MOTHERLESS CHILD
WAS THE FIRST TO SHOW ME THE JOY
OP SERVICE J AND TO
JACOB A. RHS
WHOSE BOOK "HOW THE OTHER HALF
LIVE" INFLUENCED ME IN LATER YEARS
TO LEND A HAND TO THE FRIENDLESS
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FOREWORD
Among the many friends in Europe
and America to whom my thoughts
turn in grateful memory for their
generous encouragement, I mention
for especial thanks Mr. and Mrs.
William D. Munroe, whose charming
hospitality in the Far North made
many of these experiments possible ;
Herr Professor Josef Hoffmann, of
Die K. K. Kunstgewerbe Schule, in
Vienna; Miss Virginia E.Graeff, for
valuable help and suggestions; and
to aU "The Givers of the Tool Chest"
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAOK
INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER 3
I THE BOX IN ITS SIMPLEST FORM 9
II THE BOX KEPT IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM, WITH
THE ADDITION OF FALSE BASES AND CORNER
TRIMS 23
III THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS CHAPTER II, WITH
THE ADDITION OF CIRCULAR CUTS .... 39
IV THE BOX TAKEN PARTIALLY APART SO THAT IT
LOSES ITS ORIGINAL SHAPE 55
v COMBINATIONS OF CHAPTER IV 67
vi LARGER BOXES, APPLYING THE SAME OR SIMILAR
PRINCIPLES AS IN CHAPTER V 87
VII THE BOX TURNED UPON ITS SIDE, WITH THE
COVER AND SOMETIMES THE SIDES REMOVED . 107
VIII ONE OR MORE BOXES SUPPORTED ONE ABOVE THE
OTHER BY EITHER CORNER TRIM OR LEGS . . 133
ix THREE OR MORE BOXES USED IN SIMPLE COMBI-
NATION 155
X THE BOX TAKEN PARTLY OR ENTIRELY APART
AND THE MATERIAL USED IN CONSTRUCTION . 177
XI MORE ELABORATE COMBINATIONS OF THE AR-
TICLES IN THE PREVIOUS CHAPTERS AND WITH
LARGER AND A GREATER NUMBER OF BOXES . .211
XII THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS CHAPTER XI, WITH
THE ADDITION OF FRAMEWORK 247
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LIST OF INTERIORS
Nursery Frontispiece
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"Den" i . . 10
Living-room II . . 24
Twin-bed Room in . . 40
College Boy's Corner iv . . 56
Kitchen v . . 68
Office vi .. 38
Boy's Room vn . . 108
School-room vm . . 134
Bedroom ix . . 156
Studio x . . 178
Invalid's Room xi . . 212
Dining-room xn . . 248
Club-room xm . . 294
Library or Study xiv . . 296
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LIST OF SUBJECTS
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1 Plant -box, 2 13
2 Child's Bed-steps, 1 . 14
3 Cast Pedestal, 1 16
4 Vine Vase, 2 18
5 Cane and Golf -stick Stand, 1 19
6 Vine or Branch Pedestal, 3 21
7 Miniature Plant-box, 1 27
8 Jardiniere, 2 28
9 Scrap-basket, 1 30
10 Scrap-box, 1 32
11 Kitchen Stool, 1 33
12 Hanging Flower-box, 2 34
13 Perforated Scrap-box, 1 36
14 Hanging Lantern, 1 37
15 Footstool, 1. Child's Stool. Club-room Stool . . 43
16 Coal- or Paper-box, 2 45
17 Blacking-box, 1 47
18 Oblong Clock Case, 1 49
19 Upright Clock Case, 1 51
20 Nursery Clock Case, 1 53
21 Small Wall Eack, 2 59
22 Wall Bracket, 2 61
23 Vase Wall Bracket, 1 63
24 Kitchen Spice-box, 1 64
25 Pipe Rack, 1 65
26 Housewife 's Handy Rack No. 1, 2 66
27 Kitchen Comfort, 2 71
28 Double Wall Rack, 1 72
29 Large Wall Book Rack, 1. Broom Shelf .... 73
30 Wall Book and Knickknack Bracket, 2 75
31 Housewife's Handy Rack No. 2, 2 78
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32 Magazine Rack, 1 80
33 Shoe Cupboard, 2 82
34 Housewife's Handy Rack No 3, 2 84
35 Flower-stand, 1 91
36 Soiled-linen Receiver, 1 93
37 Shirt-waist Closet, 2 95
38 ' l Notionette, " 2 97
39 Office Washstand, 2 99
40 Desk Chair, 2 101
41 Quadruple Writing-desk, 1 103
42 Fireplace Bookcase, 2 112
43 Simple Bookcase, 2 114
44 Music-stand, 1 116
45 Office File, 1 118
46 500-volume Bookcase, 1 120
47 Bookcase with Drawers, 1 123
48 Boy's Book- and Game-table, 1 125
49 Wall Desk, 1 127
50 Bookcase Desk, 2 129
51 Odds-and-ends Stand, 1 137
52 Rolling Soiled-dish Stand, 2. Smoker's Table . . 138
53 Flower- and Book-stand, 2 140
54 Bedside Stand, 1 142
55 "Silverette," 1 144
56 Game-table, 3. Toy Cupboard 146
57 Twin-bed Night Table, 2 149
58 Nature-study Stand, 1 • 151
59 Photographic-material Stand, 2 159
60 Reference Stand, 1 161
61 Child's Clothes-press, 1 163
62 Umbrella- and Overshoe-stand, 1 166
63 Chafing-dish Table, 2 168
64 Washstand, 2 171
65 Octagon Nursery Table, 2 174
66 Kettle- and Cover-holder, 1 . . .182
67 Nest of Benches for Kindergarten and Settlement, 1 184
68 Table Bookstand, 2 186
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69 Firewood or Newspaper Eaek, 1 188
70 Dressing-table Chair, 1. Baby's High Chair.
Child's Chair 190
71 Flag Wall Rack, 2 192
72 Picture Frame No. 1,1 195
73 Mirror Frame, 1 197
74 Picture Frame No. 2, 1 198
75 "Dresserette," 2 199
76 Greek-cross Tea-table, 2 202
77 Child's Bedstead, 1 205
78 Invalid's Bed-table, 1 207
79 Teacher's Desk, 1 216
80 Boy 's Work-table, 1. Kitchen Table 219
81 Window-seat, 2 221
82 Bedroom Window-seat, 2 224
83 College Corner Seat, 2 228
84 Single Wardrobe, 1 230
85 Double Wardrobe, 1 233
86 Spitzbergen Sideboard, 2 234
87 Allendale Sideboard, 2 238
88 Copenhagen Sideboard, 2 242
89 Corner Washstand, 1 252
90 Combination Washstand and Wardrobe, 1 .... 255
91 " Shavingette, " 2 256
92 Triple-mirror Dressing-table, 3 259
93 Dressing-table, 2 262
94 Washstand and Dresser, 2 265
95 Child 's Washstand and Dresser, 1 269
96 China Closet, 1 272
97 Hall Stand, 2 276
98 Boy's Delight, 1 280
99 Club-room Corner Seat, 2 282
100 Combination Desk, Reading-table, and Bookcase, 2 . 289
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Allendale Sideboard 238
Baby 's High Chair 190
Bedroom Window-seat 224
Bedside Stand 142
Blacking-box 47
Bookcase Desk 129
Bookcase with Drawers 123
Boy 's Book- and Game-table 125
Boy's Delight 280
Boy's Work-table 219
Broom Shelf 74
Cane and Golf -stick Stand 19
Cast Pedestal 16
Chafing-dish Table 168
Child's Bedstead . . . . 205
Child's Bed-steps 14
Child 's Chair 190
Child 's Clothes-press 163
Child's Stool 44
Child 's Washstand and Dresser 269
China Closet 272
Club-room Corner Seat 282
Club-room Stool 44
Coal- or Paper-box 45
College Corner Seat 228
Combination Desk, Eeading-table, and Bookcase . . . 289
Combination Washstand and Wardrobe 255
Copenhagen Sideboard 242
Corner Washstand 252
Desk Chair 101
Double Wall Back 72
Double Wardrobe 233
"Dresserette" 199
Dressing-table 262
Dressing-table Chair 190
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Fireplace Bookcase 112
Firewood or Newspaper Back 188
500-volume Bookcase 120
Flag Wall Eack 192
Flower- and Book-stand 140
Flower-stand 91
Footstool 43
Game-table 146
Greek-cross Tea-table 202
Hall Stand 276
Hanging Flower-box 34
Hanging Lantern 37
Housewife's Handy Eack No. 1 66
Housewife 's Handy Eack No. 2 78
Housewife 's Handy Eack No. 3 84
Invalid's Bed-table 207
Jardiniere 28
Kettle- and Cover-holder .182
Kitchen Comfort 71
Kitchen Spice-box 64
Kitchen Stool 33
Kitchen Table 219
Large Wall Book Eack 73
Magazine Eack 80
Miniature Plant-box 27
Mirror Frame 197
Music-stand 116
Nature-study Stand 151
Nest of Benches for Kindergarten and Settlement . . 184
Newspaper Eack 188
< ' Notionette " 97
Nursery Clock Case 53
Oblong Clock Case 49
Octagon Nursery Table 174
Odds-and-ends Stand 137
Office File 118
Office Washstand 99
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Perforated Scrap-box 36
Photographic-Material Stand 159
Picture Frame No. 1 195
Picture Frame No. 2 198
Pipe Eack 65
Plant-box 13
Quadruple Writing-desk 103
Reference Stand . . „ 161
Rolling Soiled-dish Stand 138
Scrap-basket 30
Scrap-box 32
1 ' Shavingette " 256
Shirt-waist Closet 95
Shoe Cupboard 82
"Silverette" 144
Simple Bookcase 114
Single Wardrobe „ . . 230
Small Wall Rack 59
Smoker's Table 139
Soiled-linen Receiver 93
Spitzbergen Sideboard 234
Table Bookstand 186
Teacher's Desk 216
Toy Cupboard 148
Triple-mirror Dressing-table 259
Twin-bed Night Table 149
Umbrella- and Overshoe-stand 166
Upright Clock Case 51
Vase Wall Bracket 63
Vine or Branch Pedestal 21
Vine Vase 18
Wall Book and Knickknack Bracket 75
Wall Bracket , . , 61
Wall Desk . . , 127
Washstand 171
Washstand and Dresser 265
Window-seat 221
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PREFACE
Two summers on the island of Spitzbergen taught
me, more than all previous experiments, the latent
possibilities of a box.
Our camp was located seven hundred miles
north of the Arctic Circle ; Hammerf est, Norway,
five hundred and thirty-five miles to the southeast,
was the nearest point from which supplies could
be obtained. Ice and snow cut off the settlement
from the outside world for eight months of the
year. The provisions and other equipment neces-
sary for the camp of eighty miners and workmen
had to be carried in boxes on the ships that came
from the mainland during the four summer
months. When the portable house which was to be
the home of the manager, his wife, and myself as
their guest, had been put up and the supplies un-
packed, the boxes began to accumulate.
Here was an opportunity for putting to a prac-
tical test previous experiments in the making of
' ' box furniture. ' ' I asked my host to give me the
privilege of showing how these "odds and ends,"
usually considered worthless, could be utilized in
making attractive furnishings for a comfortable
home. No lumber was available in Spitzbergen,
for, though we found during the short summer a
beautiful arctic flora and "famine bread" (the
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edible moss often used by explorers), the "polar
willow," growing but two inches in height, was
our only tree.
Cut off from other materials, the possibilities of
the box seemed greater than ever, and the work,
which daily grew in interest, was commenced. As
I worked in that far-off marvelous land of con-
tinuous day, surrounded by mountains and gla-
ciers, I felt anew the truth, so familiar to all, that
work to be of real value must be honest, useful,
and beautiful, and Ruskin and Morris spoke as
clearly in the arctic regions as in the settlements
or studio in New York.
A pleasing incident of that summer occurred
when we welcomed some members of the Walter
Wellman exploring expedition who came to pay
us a visit. One of the explorers, noting our com-
fortable little cottage with its attractive box fur-
niture, turned to my hostess and said : "You have
the northernmost civilized home in the world, for
though our camp is one hundred miles nearer the
pole, yet we have no woman there to grace it, and
without her there can be no home." In many
other homes the box has been found most useful,
and its great value as an educational force I wish
here to note.
The Prince of Monaco, who visited our arctic
home, seemed as much pleased as the Danish peas-
ant who watched by the work-bench. Among the
most enthusiastic admirers to be found of "the
possibilities of a box" are the bishop, the mayor,
the bank president, the capitalist, and the profes-
sor, while the elevator boy, the scrubwoman, and
the working man have shown equal enthusiasm.
One feature that gave constant stimulus to the
work was the friendly interest shown by people of
different conditions and nationalities.
In the teaching of manual training the carefully
prepared material given to the children often has
a tendency to make them rely too much on exter-
nals. If the pupils could be encouraged to supple-
ment their schoorwork with materials found in
the home, they would find near at hand a practical
opportunity for creative activity and the working
out of educational principles. What better oppor-
tunity for such uses can be furnished than by the
box as found in or near every household ? Here is
an often neglected opportunity for the transfor-
mation of humble and despised material into ob-
jects of beauty and usefulness for the home.
Besides the educational and artistic values
found in such work, there is also a wide economic
significance in the use of the box. It is said that
an American household throws away after one
meal sufficient food to provide three meals for a
French peasant family.
Boxes cost almost nothing, and so serve a valu-
able end as illustrative material for school and
other experiments.
Though the economic value of the box and its
especial adaptability for school and social work
have been mentioned, experiment has proved that
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it can be used with artistic effect in the homes of
wealth and culture.
The ideas in this little book have either been
presented in theory or illustrated by practice in
Spitzbergen, England, Norway, Sweden, Holland,
and Germany, in the Social Settlement of Copen-
hagen, Denmark, in the Sunshine Cottages (the
model homes where I lived in the foreign districts
of Cleveland), in the studio as well as a working
man's flat in New York, in the Elizabeth Peabody
House, Boston, a vacation home for girls in Con-
necticut, and in the Bradley Republic "Allen-
dale," near Chicago, as well as in a five-room
apartment (my own home) which is being furnished
as this book goes to the press. This is an apart-
ment in a tenement on the East Side of New York
City, with the typical kitchen, dining-room, two
bedrooms, and a living-room, the second bedroom
being used as a studio where furniture and cur-
tains are actually created on the work-bench and
loom at small cost, showing how the needs of a
home may be practically and artistically met at a
minimum expense through the utilization of the
cast-off.
The suggestions here given are not only appli-
cable for the uses already noted, but box furniture
finds its happiest expression where limitations of
space have to be considered. So the hall bedroom,
the camp, the winter dwelling, the summer cottage,
the steamer, the city office, the kindergarten and
school-room, and even the foreign mission can be
fitted up admirably in this way, and the furniture
in each instance can be mated to the waiting space
with a minimum of expense. As its practical value
has been proved in both the Old and the New
World alike, it is with the hope that the sugges-
tions offered may be utilized by other workers in
the home, be it rich or poor. To all who care for
simplicity and thrift, utility and beauty, I send
my message.
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INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER
A WORD BEFORE BEGINNING
To avoid repetition in the descriptions, directions
applying in common to all the various articles are here
given, together with a few brief hints to help make the
way smooth.
SELECTION OF THE BOX
The appearance of the completed articles made from
the various boxes called for in this book will depend
very much upon one's ability to obtain boxes that are
in good condition. Therefore, select the best, discarding
those that are out of shape and have serious blemishes,
such as brands burned on their surface, knotholes, or
other serious defects which will be difficult to obliterate.
Many boxes are now made having "dovetailed" corners.
If a side or an end is to be removed, this kind of box
must be rejected.
SIZE OF THE BOX
The size given in the requirements is the actual out-
side dimensions of the box named. A box of equal size
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under another name (and there are many, as boxes of
every imaginable size and shape are made) will generally
do quite as well, and in many instances boxes not the
exact size specified, but nearly so, can be used. The size
called for, however, is about the size necessary to obtain
the proper proportion of the article to be made.
DISJOINTING THE BOX
When the box is to be partially or entirely taken
apart, first remove the cover, then loosen the joints
slightly by gently tapping on the inside close to the joint
to be severed until the nails are "started." Then tap
the side or bottom (as the case may be), and from the
outside withdraw the nail with the hammer claw. The
box will readily come apart if both the cover and the
bottom are removed.
It is sometimes necessary to take the box entirely
apart, and plane its sections in order to remove serious
blemishes and enhance its appearance, and put it to-
gether again. If the box is to be used with the side or
end removed, it is better to withdraw too many rather
than too few nails. Then close up and re-nail the joints
and fasten the caver on again.
CORNER TRIM AND LEGS
The method of making the corner trim and legs is the
same for all the articles. They ^ are always
made of a narrow and a wider I jFji^jffi* strip nailed
together to form a right angle 'J | (regardless
of their length, although size of i-IB material
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called for varies), each side of the angle measuring alike.
In joining them together, use small nails or large brads
\y2 inches long, driven about 4 inches apart.
NAILING
When nailing together the various parts, it is well to
drive the nails so that their points will remain hidden.
In joining boxes, the nails are driven from the inside of
one box through its side, end, or bottom ( as the case may
be), into and through the abutting portion of the adjoin-
ing box. Use nails of the right length to project ys of
an inch or more inside of the latter box, where the
points should be bent over at a right angle, which is
termed "clinching the nail." The size of the nails for
the various pieces and the distance apart they should be
spaced must be a matter of individual judgment of the
worker; generally speaking, however, a nail having a
length equal to the combined thickness of the parts to
be joined is sufficient, unless allowance is to be made for
clinching. Use brads when possible, or wire nails with
small heads, and with a nail-set and hammer drive their
heads slightly below the surface in order that they may
show very little or be entirely hidden.
FINISHING TOUCHES
Select good covers for the doors or lids, and smooth the
edges and surfaces of each article by planing, scraping,
and sandpapering. All objectionable nail-holes near the
edges and any similar defects may be filled with a mix-
ture of putty and sawdust or pegs of wood driven in
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and trimmed off even with the surface. Pure putty will
not absorb stain, therefore add as much sawdust as the
putty will hold.
Spools sawed in half and screwed on make very good
home-made knobs. Serviceable buttons for the doors
can be easily made of wood if desired. The prepared
paints and varnishes sold in most of the paint-stores
make an excellent finish. Flat stains of the dark hues
are also very good, but the light ones are too trans-
parent and will not cover well.
DECORATION
The simple motifs shown in the several interiors are an
adaptation of the "Hoffmann method" of utilizing the
square as the basic principle in decoration. They are
shown in combinations of two or more squares, or parts
of the same, as in the Nursery Interior. This method
makes it possible to have attractive rooms decorated in
a simple manner without any especial art training. It
may be so applied that nail-heads and other imperfec-
tions will be less conspicuous, as shown in the Kitchen
Interior. It may also be effectively woven into rugs,
appliqued or stenciled on the table-covers and hangings,
and stenciled on the side walls.
TOOLS
The hammer is the most useful of all the tools required,
therefore get a good one, a carpenter's claw-hammer,
selecting one with a claw that will draw nails that project
but slightly above the surface. The tools necessary to
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make the simple articles are named first, and others may
be added from time to time, as the opportunity offers :
1 Three-foot Folding Rule
1 Adz -eye Claw-hammer, 16 oz.
(Hammond 's No. 3)
1 Cross-cut Saw, 20 in.
1 Rip-saw, 20 in.
1 Stanley Iron Block Plane,
No. 9%
1 Brad-hammer, 4 oz.
1 Drawing-knife, 8 in. blade
1 Hardened-blade Try-square,
10 in.
2 Firmer-chisels, % in. and % in.
(Buck Bros. 'No. 2)
2 Firmer gouges, *4 in. and % in.
1 Sloyd Knife, No. 7
1 Brace, 8 in. (Barber 's No. 223)
3 Auger-bits, ^ in., % in., and
lin. (Russell Jennings')
1 Iron Pad Keyhole-saw, No. 2
1 Pair Winged Dividers, 6 in.
1 Handled Brad-awl, 1% in.
1 Round Knurled Nail-set, -fa ia.
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1 Stanley Iron Smooth Plane,
No. 3
1 Round Hickory Mallet, No. 4
1 India Oil-stone, No. 29, in Iron
Box
2 Screw-drivers, 3 in. and 8 in.
1 Beech Miter-box, 18 in. long
NOTE. As boxes of the same make and kind vary
slightly in size, and as boxes other than those specified,
but of nearly the same size, may be selected, it is deemed
wiser to make no attempt to state in figures absolute di-
mensions for the material (other than the boxes called
for) under the head of requirements for each illustration.
CHAPTER I
THE BOX IN ITS SIMPLEST FORM
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NATURE-STUDY STAND JARDINIERE
FIREPLACE BOOKCASE SCRAP-BOX
CANE AND GOLF-STICK STAND
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Color Scheme:
Dark mahogany (deep red).
Light buff.
Woodwork :
Dark mahogany.
Furniture :
Dark mahogany.
Walls:
Light buff, with motif stenciled in same color as
furniture.
Ceiling :
Buff in lighter tone than the walls.
Hangings, Pillows, and Window-seat Cover:
Homespun in natural linen color, with motif stenciled
in mahogany tones.
Curtains :
Deep cream fish-net, with motif woven or embroid-
ered in heavy floss of mahogany colors.
Floor :
Painted same color as furniture, with jute rugs of
natural color, and mahogany shades in the border.
Plants :
Growing plants or cut flowers with yellow, orange, or
red blossoms.
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CHAPTER I
Illustration 1
PLANT-BOX
Box with cover removed, otherwise left intact.
. Illustration 2
CHILD'S BED-STEPS
Three boxes placed top side up; two have covers re-
moved and hinged as lids, otherwise left intact.
Illustration 3
CAST PEDESTAL,
Box placed on end, otherwise left intact. False bottom
'" and false top added.
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VINE VASE
Box placed on end ; cover removed, otherwise left in-
tact. False base added.
Illustration 5
CANE AND GOLF-STICK STAND
on end; top end removed, otl
tact. Facing strips and two false bases added.
Illustration 6
Box placed on end; top end removed, otherwise left in-
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VINE OR BRANCH PEDESTAL
Box placed on end ; top end removed and used as shelf,
otherwise left intact. False base and facing strips added.
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PLANT-BOX
Illustration 1
Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Body. 1 Bottled-bean Box (about 7% in. deep, 11% in. wide,
in. long).
Construction :
Remove the cover carefully from the box and fill all
nail-holes or other imperfections with putty or wooden
pegs, and stain or paint. When thoroughly dry, a design
or motif may be painted or stenciled in oil color on the
sides.
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CHILD'S BED-STEPS
Illustration 2
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 3 Canned- fruit Boxes (about 10 in. deep, 9 in. wide, 14
in. long).
Hardware. 4 1% in. brass butts and screws.
Construction :
Remove the covers from two of the boxes. Saw a strip
2 inches, wide, the length of the cover, from each cover.
Set -these strips or portions of covers in their original
positions on. the tops of the boxes and nail them. Hang
the balance of .each cover to these strips with 1% inch
butts, laying them flat on the top face or placing them
in the joint between the cover and the strip, if you prefer,
and place the butts about 2 inches from each end of the
box.
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Nail the cover tightly on the third box and place it on
the floor, top side up. Set one of the other boxes upon it
with its cover side up and nail them together. Turn them
on their sides and place the other hinged-cover box upon
the side of the third box, or the box from which the
cover was not removed, and nail them together. Turn
them flat side down on the floor and they will be ready
to use as steps and for holding shoes and stockings.
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BOX FUENITUEB
CAST PEDESTAL
Illustration 3
Figure 1
Requirements:
Body. 1 Silk Box (about 7 in. square, 35 in. long).
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, square 2 in. greater than the box.
Base. 1 Piece % in. thick, square 2% in. greater than the box.
1 Piece % in. thick, square 4 in. greater than the box.
Construction :
Place the box on end with the bottom end up. Set the
2y2 inch greater square upon it, allowing its edges to
project evenly all around, and nail in place. Upon this
square set the larger square, allowing it to project
evenly, and nail it to the smaller square. This forms the
base for the pedestal. Turn it upside down and stand
it upon the base, then set the top on and nail it, allowing
it to project evenly all around.
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NOTE. As it may be difficult to obtain a silk box in
some remote places, the body of a box without ends can
be made from part of a packing box that is 35 inches or
more long, by making four pieces y2 inch thick, 6^2
inches wide, and 35 inches long. Put the body pieces
together in such a way that one edge of each side will
butt against and the other edge will lap over its adjoin-
ing side, thus :
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VINE VASE
Illustration 4
Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Body. 1 Bottle Box (about 4 in. square, 8 in. long).
Base. 1 Piece % in. thick, square 3 in. greater than box.
Construction :
Remove the cover. Turn the box bottom up and set
and nail the base upon it, allowing the edges of the
base to project l1/^ inches on all sides.
NOTE. This Vine Vase is extremely attractive when
used collectively, as shown in the Dining-room Interior,
where five are in the window.
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CANE AND GOLF-STICK STAND
Illustration 5
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Silk Box (about 7 in. square, 35 in. long).
Base. 1 Piece % in. thick, square 2% in. greater than the box.
1 Piece % in. thick, square 4 in. greater than the box.
Facing Strips. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1*4 in. wide, and length
equal to the side of the square of the box.
Construction :
Remove the cover or top end. Place the box on end
with the bottom end up. Set the 2% inch greater square
piece upon it, allowing its edges to project evenly all
around, and nail in place. Upon this square set the
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larger square, allowing it to project evenly, and nail it
to the smaller square. This forms the base of the pedes-
tal. Turn it upside down and stand it upon the base.
For the top finish, use the four facing strips to form the
square which surmounts the top. Nail each strip on the
top edge of the pedestal, allowing one end and one side
of the strip to project % of an inch over the face of the
pedestal. The other end of the strip will butt against
the side of the next strip on the adjoining side.
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VINE OR BRANCH PEDESTAL
Illustration 6
Figures 1, 2, and 3
Requirements :
The same as for the Cane and Golf -stick Stand, Illustration No.
5, with the following addition:
Shelf. 1 Piece % in. thick, width and length to fit inside size
of the box.
Construction :
The same as for Illustration No. 5. Then place the
shelf inside the pedestal, 8 inches from the top end, and
nail through into its edges from the outside with
inch brads.
BOX FURNITUKE
CHAPTER H
THE BOX KEPT IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM WITH THE
ADDITION OP FALSE BASES AND CORNER TRIMS
living IRoom
HANGING FLOWER-BOXES PLANT-BOX
DOUBLE WALL RACK
MAGAZINE RACK PICTURE FRAME NO. I
BOOKCASE WITH DRAWERS
SCRAP-BASKET OBLONG CLOCK CASE
Color Scheme :
Black.
White.
Crimson.
Woodwork:
Black paint.
Furniture:
Black paint.
Walls:
White, with motif stenciled in black.
Ceiling :
White.
Hangings and Chair Pillows :
Canvas in rich crimson (not deep red).
Curtains :
White muslin, with motif embroidered in black.
Floor:
Painted black, with rugs of crimson tones.
Plants:
Vines, cut flowers, and growing plants with crimson
or white blossoms.
CHAPTER II
Illustration 7
MINIATURE PLANT-BOX
Box placed top side up; cover removed, otherwise left
intact. Legs added.
Illustration 8
JARDINIERE
Box placed top side up; cover removed, otherwise left
intact. Legs and facing strips added.
Illustration 9
SCRAP-BASKET
Box placed top side up; cover removed, otherwise left
intact. Corner trim and false base added.
Illustration 10
SCRAP-BOX
Box placed top side up; cover removed, otherwise left
intact. Projecting corner trim and false base added.
Illustration 11
KITCHEN STOOL
A larger and deeper Scrap-box turned upside down.
Illustration 12
HANGING FLOWER-BOX
The Scrap-box with the addition of holes in the pro-
jecting corner trims.
Illustration 13
PERFORATED SCRAP-BOX
The Scrap-box with the addition of holes in each side.
Illustration 14
HANGING LANTERN
A larger Perforated Scrap-box turned upside down,
with cover left on and one side removed and hinged as a
door.
BOX FURXITUBE
MINIATURE PLANT-BOX
Illustration 7
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Salt Box (about 4 in. deep, 4 in. square).
Legs. 4 Strips ^ in. thick, % in. wide, 1^ in. longer than
height of the box. 4 Strips *4 in. thick, 1 in. wide, 1% in. longer
than height of the box.
Construction :
Trim off the three sides at the top of the box which
contain the grooves that hold the cover. The top of the
box will then be level or even on all sides.
Make the legs 1^4 inches longer than the height of the
box after it has been trimmed.
Place and secure a leg at each corner, keeping the top
of each leg even with the top of the box. Use wire nails
1 inch long. Sandpaper and fill imperfections with
putty, and stain or paint any desired color.
NOTE. The Miniature Flower-boxes as shown on the
table in the Dining-room Interior are made with the legs
projecting % of an inch above the top of the box as well
as H4 inches below.
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BOX FURNITURE
JARDINIERE
Illustration 8
Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Body. 1 Butter Box (about 10% in. deep, 13% in. wide,
in. long).
Legs. 4 Strips y2 in. thick, 1% in. wide, 4 in. longer than
depth of the box. 4 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 4 in. longer
than depth of the box.
Facing Strips. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 1% in. longer
than outside width of the box. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide,
1% in. longer than outside length of the box.
Construction :
Make the legs 4 inches longer than the depth of the
box with the cover removed.
Remove the cover of the box and nail the legs to each
corner, keeping the tops of the legs even with the top of
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the sides of the box. Cut the ends of the facing strips
perfectly square and nail them in place, as shown in
illustration, allowing their inside edges to project y± of
an inch over the inside face of the sides of the box.
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BOX FURNITUEE
SCRAP-BASKET
Illustration 9
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Stuffed-olive Box (about 10% in. deep, 7 1/2 in. square).
Corner Trim. 4 Strips ^4 in. thick, 1 in. wide, and length
equal to height of the box. 4 Strips 14 in. thick, 1*4 in. wide,
and length equal to height of the box.
False Bottom. 1 Piece l/2 in. thick, 4 in. greater square than
the box.
Construction :
Remove the cover or top end from box. Make the length
of corner trim equal to height of the box. Turn the box
bottom up and place the false bottom or base upon it,
allowing the bottom to project 2 inches all around ; and
secure it by nailing through it and into the edges of the
four sides. If the sides are too thin to receive the nails,
nail through the real bottom and clinch the nails on the
inside. Set the heads of the nails well in, so they will
be at least even with the bottom of the face. Invert the
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box, placing it upon its new base. Measure and cut each
corner trim the exact height of each corner. Nail a
corner trim to each corner and clinch the nails on the
inside if they project. Sandpaper and fill imperfections
with putty, and stain if desired.
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BOX FUENITUEE
SCRAP-BOX
Illustration 10
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Stuffed-olive Box (about 10% in. deep, 7^ in. square).
Corner Trim. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1 in. wide, 2*£ in. longer
than height of the box. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 2% in.
longer than height of the box.
False Bottom. 1 Piece y2 in. thick, 4 in. larger than the box
each way.
Construction :
Remove the cover from the box. Make the corner trim
2y2 inches longer than the height of the box. Proceed
as in Illustration No. 9 until ready to put the corner
trim in place. Each corner trim should project
inches above the top of the box.
BOX FUENITURE
KITCHEN STOOL
Illustration 11
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Olive-oil Box (about 14 in. deep and 9% in. square).
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 3 in. wider than the outside of the
square end.
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 16 in. long. 4 Strips
% in. thick, 1% in. wide, 16 in. long.
Construction :
Make the legs 16 inches long. Remove the cover from
the box. Turn the box bottom up and nail the top on,
allowing it to project l1/^ inches all around. Use 1%
inch brads and set their heads in slightly below the top
face. Invert the box and nail a leg on each corner, set-
ting the upper ends of the legs against the under side of
the top.
BOX FUENITUKE
HANGING FLOWER-BOX
Illustration 12
Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Same as for Scrap-box, Illustration No. 10, with the addition of
30 feet of ordinary clothes-line.
Construction :
Proceed the same as described for the construction of
the scrap-box. Bore three y2 inch holes in that part of
the leg projecting above the top of the box, one hole in
one face and two holes in the other face of each leg, all
located at different levels as shown by knots in the illus-
tration. The rope is knotted on each side of the holes
to hide them. Make a variety of knots, using two in
some and three in others, thus giving the desired artistic
effect, as the charm of hanging boxes depends largely
upon that novel and simple method of hanging. Knot
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the ropes at uneven intervals as you will, without re-
gard to any rule, so long as you obtain the desired effect.
NOTE. The Hanging Flower-boxes shown in the Liv-
ing-room Interior are two of these boxes, each hung from
an end of a rope, which is suspended, and slides over
two hooks, and as one plant is drawn down to be watered,
the other plant rises.
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BOX FURNITURE
PERFORATED SCRAP-BOX
Illustration 13
Figure 1
Requirements :
Same as for the Scrap-box, Illustration No. 10.
Construction :
Same as described for the scrap-box, after which per-
forate as follows: Bore two rows of holes y2 inch in
diameter through each side near the top, and three
rows of holes near the bottom, spaced apart equally,
about 1 inch from center to center.
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HANGING LANTERN
Illustration 14
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Olive-oil Box (about 14*4 in- deep, 9% in. square).
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 4 in. longer than
height of the box. 4 Strips % in. thick, l1/^ in. wide, 4 in. longer
than height of the box.
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 2 in. larger each way than the end of
the box.
Crown Frame. 4 Pieces % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 8 in. longer than
the outside width of the box.
26 ft. of ordinary clothes-line.
Construction :
Make the corner trim 4 inches longer than the length
of the box. Remove one side. Place the box on end and
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nail the top on, allowing it to project evenly on all sides.
Turn the box upside down and put on the legs. Fit the
door between the legs and hang it. Bore six rows of
holes !/2 incn in diameter through each side, near the
top, and four rows near the bottom. Care should be
taken that the holes are laid out with equal spaces—
about 1 inch from center to center of holes. Bore a hole
!/2 inch in diameter through the projecting corner of the
top, half-way between the outside corner of the leg and
the corner of the top. Lay one of the lower pieces of the
corner frame on top, directly in line with the holes, al-
lowing the frame pieces to project equally over the top.
Mark the position of the holes and bore them % inch in
diameter, and use this as a pattern to bore the other
three pieces. The crown frame will be suspended by a
knot tied in each rope and should be about 3 inches above
the top of the lantern. The same artistic features of
hanging should be observed as are described for the
Hanging Flower-box, Illustration No. 12.
CHAPTER III
THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS CHAPTER II
WITH THE ADDITION OF CIRCULAR CUTS
I" I
IRoom
TWIN-BED TABLE VASE WALL BRACKETS
TRIPLE-MIRROR DRESSING-TABLE AND CHAIR
"SHAVINGETTE"
COMBINATION WASHSTAND AND WARDROBE
BOOKCASE DESK OBLONG CLOCK
The desk chair is not made from boxes.
Color Scheme :
Gray (dark and light).
White.
Woodwork :
Neutral gray (paint).
Furniture :
Neutral gray, with motif stenciled in white.
Walls :
Neutral gray, with motif stenciled in white and
old rose, or white and lavender.
Ceiling :
White.
Hangings and Bed Coverings:
French gray colored linen, with motif appliqued
or embroidered same color as stencil on wall.
Curtains :
White muslin.
Floor:
Painted gray; rugs light and dark gray, with
shade of old rose or lavender in the border.
Plants:
Cut flowers or growing plants with either old
rose, lavender, or white blossoms.
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Illustration 15
CHAPTER III
FOOTSTOOL
Box turned upside down ; cover removed, otherwise left
intact. Legs and false top added.
Illustration 16
COAL- OR PAPER-BOX
Box placed top side up; cover removed, otherwise left
intact. Legs and false top added.
Illustration 17
BLACKING-BOX
Box placed top side up; cover removed, otherwise left
intact. Legs and folding false top with sole block added.
Illustration 18
OBLONG CLOCK CASE
Box placed on side; cover removed and hinged as a
door, oval sawed from the bottom. Legs and false top
added.
Illustration 19
UPRIGHT CLOCK CASE
Box placed on end; cover removed and hinged as a
door, oval sawed from the bottom. Legs and false top
added.
Illustration 20
NURSERY CLOCK CASE
Box placed on end; cover and one end removed. New
cover added.
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FOOTSTOOL
Illustration 15
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Roach-food Box (about 5 in. deep, 10 in. square).
Top. I Piece % in. thick, square 2 in. greater than the box.
Legs. 4 Pieces % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 6% in. long. 4 Pieces
% in. thick, 1% in. wide, 6^ in. long.
Construction :
Make the legs 6y2 inches long and round off the cor-
ners of one end of each leg, otherwise the constant mov-
ing about of the stool will have a tendency to split off the
sharp corners.
Remove the cover. Turn the box upside down and
nail a leg on each corner and clinch the nails on the
inside.
Invert the box, set it upon the legs, and place the false
top on it, allowing an even projection on each side, and
nail it securely near the edges.
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NOTE 1. The stool by the bedside in the Nursery In-
terior is an inverted box on legs similar to the footstool,
the legs being longer and the box of less depth than the
footstool.
NOTE 2. The stools in the Club-room Interior are
made the same, with supports at the base.
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COAL- OR PAPER-BOX
Illustration 16
Figures 1 and %
Requirements :
Body. 1 Small Packing Box (about 14 in. deep, 16 in. wide,
27 in. long).
Cover. 1 Piece % in. thick, 3 in. wider than the width of the
Dox, 3 in. longer than the length of the box (outside measure-
ments).
Cleats. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, and the length 2 in.
shorter than the inside width of the box.
Hardware. 1 Pair of 2 in. iron hinges (butts) with screws %
in. long.
Legs. 4 Strips % in- thick, 1*£ in. wide, 4 in. longer than the
depth of the box. 4 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 4 in. longer
than the depth of the box.
Hinge-strip. 1 Strip y2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, 3 in. shorter than
the outside length of the box.
Construction :
Make the legs 4 inches longer than the depth of the
box with the cover removed. Remove the cover. Turn
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the box on its side and place and secure the front legs on
the corners. Reverse the position of the box and put the
rear legs on, keeping the tops of all the legs even with
the top of the box. Clinch the nails on the inside of the
box. Make the cover 3 inches wider and 3 inches longer
than the outside width and length of the box. If made
of two widths of board, plane the edges straight and
true, butt tightly together, and place and nail the cleats
on the under side. Place each cleat about 4 inches from
the end of the cover. Drive the nails from the outside
through the cleats and clinch them on the under side.
Put the hinge-strip on the back of the box between the
legs, keeping its top edge even with the top edge of the
back of the box. Set the cover in place, with an even
projection all around. Place the hinges so one half can
be screwed to the under side of the projecting back edge
of the cover, and the other half to the hinge-strip on the
back of the box, thus :
The hinges may be set
about 6 inches from each end
of the box. Sandpaper and
fill imperfections, and color
as desired.
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BLACKING-BOX
Illustration 17
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Butter Box (about 5% in. deep, 13% in. wide, 14*4 in-
long).
Top. Two Pieces ^ in. thick, 1^ in. wider than one half the
outside width of the box, by 3 in. longer than the outside length of
the box.
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, by 7 in. longer than
the outside depth of the box. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, by
7 in. longer than the outside depth of the box.
Sole Block. 1 Block 2 in. thick, shaped like the sole of a shoe.
Hardware. 2 1^ in. hinges (butts) and screws.
Construction :
Make the legs 7 inches longer than the outside depth
of the box. Remove the cover. Turn the box on end and
nail on the legs. Stand it right side up on the legs ; nail
on one half the cover, allowing it to project evenly on the
side and ends. Hang the other half of cover, placing
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the hinges in the joint between each half cover. Cut the
edges of each half cover to let the hinges in even. Nail
the sole block on the under side of the hinged half of the
cover, and turn this hinged half over on the fixed half
when it is necessary to place the foot on the sole block.
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OBLONG CLOCK CASE
Illustration 18
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Gelatin Box (about 4 in. deep, 8 in. wide, 10 in. long).
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 2 in. wider than the outside depth of
the box, 2 in. longer than the length of the box outside.
Legs. 4 Strips *4 in. thick, 1 in. wide, 1^ in. longer than the
width of the box outside. 4 Strips *4 in- thick, 1*4 in. wide, iy2
in. longer than the width of the box outside.
Hardware. 2 % in. brass hinges (butts) and screws. 1 brass
hook, screw-eye, and screw.
Construction :
Make the legs iy2 inches longer than the width of the
box. Remove the cover. Place the box on its side and
nail the top in place, allowing it to project 1 inch all
around. Secure the legs on each corner. With the key-
hole-saw cut a circular opening in the center of the
bottom of the box, which is now to become the face of the
Clock Case. This opening is to be made of a diameter
to fit the face of the clock. Measure the clock face and
with a pair of dividers inscribe a circle as a guide. Cut
the opening a little smaller than desired. Sandpaper
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smooth the edges of the hole to the correct size. From
the cover removed, make a door to fit the space between
the legs and lower edge of the case to the under side
of the top. Hang it on the hinges and use hook and screw-
eye to fasten it. Set the clock in place and, if necessary,
place a small block on the bottom inside for supporting
at the right level.
This is especially adapted for the ordinary American
alarm-clock, which is sold at a very low price.
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UPRIGHT CLOCK CASE
Illustration 19
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Gelatin Box (about 4 in. deep, 8 in. wide, 10 in. long).
Top. 1 Piece ^ in. thick, 2 in. wider than the outside depth of
the box, 2 in. longer than the outside width of the box.
Legs. 4 Strips *4 in. thick, 1 in. wide, 2 in* longer than the
outside length of the box. 4 Strips *4 in- thick, 1*4 in. wide, 2 in.
longer than the outside length of the box.
Hardware. 2 % in. brass hinges (butts) and screws. 1 bras^>
hook, screw-eye, and screw.
Construction :
Make the legs 2 inches longer than the outside length
of the box. Remove the cover. Place the box on its end
and nail the top in place, allowing its edges to project
evenly about 1 inch all around. Invert the box, turning
the other end up, and nail on the legs. Measure the
diameter of the face of the clock to be used, and, with the
dividers, inscribe a circle % inch smaller in diameter
on the original bottom of the box, which is now to be
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the face of the clock case, placing the center of the
circle 6 inches from the lower end of the case. With a
keyhole-saw cut around on the circle. Sandpaper smooth
the edges of the hole to the correct size. From the cover
removed, make a door to fit the case between the legs on
the back, keeping the outer face of the door and the
outer face of the legs even. Hang the door upon the
hinges and screw on the hook and eye to fasten it. Set
the clock in place and put a small shelf or block under it
to support it at the right level.
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NURSERY CLOCK CASE
Illustration 20
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Extract of Beef Box (about 3^ in. deep, 7*4 in- wide,
9 in. long).
One Shelf. 1 Piece % in. thick, width and length to fit inside
the box.
Construction :
Remove the cover and one end. Make a cover 11
inches long from a portion of another box. Five and
three quarter inches from one end on the center line of
the cover will be the center for the hole which is to be
cut that the clock dial may be seen. With a pair of
dividers inscribe a circle to suit the size of the face of
the clock and bore a hole, about y2 inch in diameter, in-
side the circle. The outer edge of the hole should be
on the circle line. Insert the keyhole-saw in the small
opening and cut on the line of the circle completely
around, and sandpaper true and smooth the edges after
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the circular piece is removed. Eight and a half inches
from the same end and on the center line of the cover
will be the radius point for the arch. Set the dividers
2y2 inches open and describe the arch line, which is
slightly less than a semicircle. Mark the length of the
box on each side edge of the cover, and cut from that
point to the arch line. With the keyhole-saw cut
around on the arch line. Fit the shelf in the box at the
proper height to suit the clock, which will stand upon
the shelf inside the clock case. Nail on the cover with
the open end of the clock case at the top. Set the clock
upon the shelf through the open top end of the case.
The face of the clock case can be made quite a pleasing
feature by the use of an appropriate design.
CHAPTER IV
THE BOX TAKEN PARTIALLY APART SO
THAT IT LOSES ITS ORIGINAL SHAPE
College Stop's Corner
PIPE RACK PERFORATED SCRAP-BOX FLAG WALL RACK
COLLEGE CORNER SEAT PICTURE FRAME NO. 1
HANGING LANTERN
CHAFING-DISH STAND PLANT-BOX
Color Scheme :
Mission oak (dark tan).
Olive green.
Woodwork :
Mission oak.
Furniture :
Mission oak.
Walls:
Olive green, with motif stenciled in same color as
furniture.
Ceiling :
Deep cream.
Hangings and Corner-Seat Covering:
Burlap the same color as walls, with motif stenciled
in same color as furniture.
Pillows :
Burlap in olive green, old gold, old blues and tans,
with motif stenciled in same color as furniture.
Curtains :
Net of deep cream color, with motif stenciled or em-
broidered in same color as furniture.
Floor:
Painted or stained same color as furniture.
Plants:
Growing ivy, or plants with either crimson, bachelor's
button, yellow, or cream-white blossoms.
CHAPTER IV
Illustration 21
SMALL WALL RACK
Box placed on side, cover removed. Sides set in.
Illustration 22
WALL BRACKET
Box placed on side, cover removed. Ends set in.
Illustration 23
VASE WALL BRACKET
Box placed on end, cover removed. Sides set in.
Illustration 24
KITCHEN SPICE-BOX
Box placed on end, cover removed and used for shelves.
Sides set in.
Illustration 25
PIPE RACK
The Vase Wall Bracket, with the top perforated.
Illustration 26
HOUSEWIFE'S HANDY RACK NO. 1
The Small Wall Eack, with the upper shelf perforated.
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SMALL WALL RACK
Illustration 21
Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Body. 1 Condensed-milk Box (about 7*4 in. deep, 13 in. wide,
19% in. long).
Hardware. 2 picture hooks and picture wire.
Construction :
Remove the cover carefully and put it aside for future
use. Take off both sides by withdrawing the nails, and
cut off each end of the sides, making them the exact
length of the box inside. Draw a pencil line across the
bottom and up each end, 2y2 inches from the side edges.
Set the sides in, keeping their outside faces on the pencil
line, and secure them by nails driven through each end
and through the bottom* Plane off all the edges neces-
sary to make them even with each other, using sandpaper
afterward to remove any objectionable blemishes or in-
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equalities. Bore a hole % inch in diameter in the center
of each end, 4 inches down from the top edge of the rack.
Insert the hanging wires through the holes from the
outside, and knot their ends tightly and sufficiently large
not to be drawn through the holes when the rack is hung
upon the wall and filled with books.
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WALL BRACKET
Illustration gg
Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Body. 1 Condensed-milk Box (about 7*4 in- deep, 13 in. wide,
19% in. long).
Hardware. 2 picture hooks and picture wire.
Construction :
Remove the cover carefully and put aside for future
use.
If possible, withdraw all the nails from the ends of
the box without marring the sides. Otherwise, take the
box apart by first removing the bottom, then the sides.
If any portions are rough or bear objectionable brands
or blemishes, either plane or sandpaper them smooth
while the parts are separated and the nails removed.
Draw a pencil line across the best face of each of the
sides 4 inches from each end. Set the ends in, keeping
the outside face of the ends exactly to the line, and nail
each side to the ends, using care to keep all the edges
even with each other. Draw a line across the best face
of the bottom 4 inches from each end, and then put the
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bottom on, driving the nails in just far enough to tack
it at first, as the bracket must be square. Lay the bracket
on its side on the floor. Square it by holding the square
inside while the back is securely nailed in place. Stain
or paint as desired.
The bracket may be hung with wire from molding or
fastened to the wall by two screws.
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VASE WALL BRACKET
Illustration 23
Figure 1
Requirements :
The same as for the Small Wall Rack, shown in Illustration
No. 21.
Construction:
The same as described for the Small Wall Rack, Illus-
tration No. 21, with the single exception that the bracket
is hung from one end only, the holes being bored 4 inches
from the back and 2 inches from the side edge. The wire
knots are on the under side of the top of the bracket.
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KITCHEN SPICE-BOX
Illustration 24
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Peanut-butter Box (about 4% in. deep, 12% in. wide,
18*4 in. long). 8 Salt Boxes (about 4 in. deep, 4 in. wide, 4 in.
long).
Shelves. 3 Pieces % in. thick, as wide as the inside depth ot
the large box, and 8*4 in. long.
Construction :
Make the rack the same as described for the Small
Wall Rack, Illustration No. 21.
Fit and nail the shelves in place, spacing them equal
distances apart, thus making four compartments of equal
size. Place the rack on end and hang it in that position
on the wall.
Place two of the small boxes in each compartment and
put the spices in them.
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PIPE RACK
Illustration 25
Figure 1
Requirements :
The same as for the Small Wall Rack, Illustration No. 21.
Construction :
Make the same as the Small Wall Rack, Illustration
No. 21, and turn the rack on end/
Bore the five holes in the top end i£ inch in diameter
for receiving the stems of short pipes. Gouge depres-
sions y2 inch deep on the inside face of the bottom end
to receive the bowls of the long pipes. Drive staples
into the inside face of the back at such heights as are
best adapted to the various long pipes.
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HOUSEWIFE'S HANDY RACK No. 1
Illustration 26 Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Body. 1 Condensed-milk Box (about 7% in. deep, 13 in. wide,
19% in. long).
Hardware. Picture wife and hooks.
Construction :
Make body of the rack the same as described for the
Small Wall Rack, Illustration No. 21.
Bore two rows of holes % inch in diameter, spaced
about 2 inches from center to center. The center of the
•front row of holes is % inch and the center of the sec-
ond row 2!/2 inches back from the front edge of the rack.
Cut slots !/4 inch wide from the front edge to the front
row of holes.
About half-way between the rear row of holes and the
back of the rack, gouge out the top of each end of the
rack to fit the handle of the rolling-pin. Hang with
picture hooks and wire, or nail to the wall, as desired.
CHAPTER V
COMBINATIONS OF CHAPTER IV
Gbe Ikitcben
HOUSEWIFE'S HANDY RACK NO. 3
ROLLING SOILED-DISH TABLE PAPER-BOX
BROOM SHELF
KITCHEN TABLE NEWSPAPER RACK
Color Scheme :
White.
Blue (the color of your agate ware).
Woodwork :
White paint.
Furniture :
White paint, with motif stenciled in blue.
Walls :
White, with motif and motto stenciled in blue.
Ceiling :
White.
Curtains :
White cotton, with motif appliqued in blue.
Aprons and Kitchen Dresses:
Same shade of blue, or white.
Floor:
Blue and white oilcloth or linoleum.
Plants :
Growing parsley and plants with white blossoms.
CHAPTER V
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Illustration 27
KITCHEN COMFORT
Two boxes placed upon sides, one upon the other;
covers removed (one used as shelf), otherwise left intact.
Illustration 28
DOUBLE WALL RACK
Two Small Wall Backs in combination. Facing strips
added.
Illustration 29
LARGE WALL BOOK RACK
Three Small Wall Eacks in combination. Facing
strips added.
Illustration 30
WALL BOOK AND KNICKKNACK BRACKET
One Small Wall Eack and two Wall Brackets in com-
bination. Facing strips and false top added.
Illustration 31
HOUSEWIFE'S HANDY RACK NO. 2
Two Wall Brackets in combination. The two upper
shelves perforated.
Illustration 32
MAGAZINE RACK
Three boxes turned on end; covers removed and used
as shelves. Legs and false top added.
Illustration 33
SHOE CUPBOARD
The Magazine Eack with doors added.
Illustration 34
HOUSEWIFE JS HANDY RACK NO. 3
Box placed on end; cover removed and used as
shelves. Two upper shelves perforated. Drawers added.
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KITCHEN COMFORT
Illustration 27
Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Body. 2 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7^4 in. deep, 13 in. wide,
19% in. long).
Shelf. 1 Piece % in. thick, width equal to the inside depth of
the box, and length equal to the inside length of the box.
Construction :
Remove the covers of both boxes, reserving one cover
from which to cut the shelf.
Place one box upon the other, as shown in the illustra-
tion. Secure them together by nailing through the lower
side of the upper box and the upper side of the lower
box, and clinch the nails underneath. In doing so, drive
the nails near the edges, to insure solidity. Keep the
boxes perfectly matched while nailing. Cut the shelf
to the neat inside length and nail it in, keeping its under
side 1 inch higher than the top of the pint jars. Secure
it by driving nails through each end of the box into the
ends of the shelf.
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DOUBLE WALL BACK
Illustration 28
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 2 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7*4 in. deep, 13 in. wide,
19% in. long).
Facing Strips. 3 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, and length
equal to the inside width of the box.
Construction :
Make two Small Wall Racks as described for Illustra-
tion No. 21. Stand one rack on its end and place the
other rack upon it endwise, with both compartments fac-
ing the same way. Match their edges and nail them
together.
Nail the facing strips on the vertical edge faces, al-
lowing the middle one to project evenly on each side,
and having the outside edge of the end ones even with
the end of the rack.
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LARGE WALL BOOK RACK
Illustration 29
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 3 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7*4 in. deep, 13 in. wide,
19% in. long).
Facing Strips. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, as long as the
inside width of the box.
Construction :
This rack is a combination of three small racks as
shown for Small Wall Rack, Illustration No. 21.
Make three small racks as described therein, all of
equal size.
Place one rack on end upon the floor, then place the
second one on this, also endwise. Secure the ends to-
gether by driving the nails from the inside of the top
bracket and clinch them on the under side. Place the
third rack on the second and secure it in the same man-
ner. Care must be exercised to keep the edges even with
each other and have all three brackets, when joined,
form a straight line.
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Place the facing strips on the front face of the ends to
cover joints as shown, the outer edge of end strip to be
even with the outside face of the rack ; % inch holes may
be bored through the back face, as shown in the illustra-
tion. The rack may be hung with wire from a molding.
NOTE. The Broom Shelf shown in the Kitchen In-
terior is the Large Wall Rack with a curtain, and hooks
added underneath on which to hang the brooms and
aprons.
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WALL BOOK AND KNICKKNACK BRACKET
Illustration 30 Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Body. 3 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7^4 in. deep, 13 in. wide,
19% in. long).
Top. 1 Board % in. thick, 49 in. long.
Facing Strips. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide.
Construction :
This construction combines principles in Small Wall
Rack, Illustration No. 21, and Wall Bracket, Illustra-
tion No. 22. The two end compartments are formed of
boxes with their ends set in, similar to those in the Wall
Bracket, while the middle section is a partial adaptation
of that shown for Small Wall Rack.
To form the end sections, proceed as described for the
Wqll Bracket, except in this case draw the lines so that
one end of each box will set in 2% inches, while the
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other end will set in 8 inches. The latter in the com-
pleted rack forms the shelf in each end section.
Form the middle section by removing one side of the
box, cut off this side piece, set it in 2y2 inches, precisely
the same as described for Small Wall Rack, except that
only one side is removed, shortened, and set in.
Having the three sections formed, stand the middle
section on end and upon it place on its side one of the
end sections, the open compartments facing the same
way. Set the bottom and front edges even, and secure
the sections together by driving nails through the side
of the end section and into the end of the middle section,
clinching the nails well inside the latter section.
Reverse them, placing the side of the end section upon
the floor, with the blank end of the middle section up.
Set the other end section upon this and secure them in
the same manner. Set the bracket upon the floor, right
side up, just as it would hang on the wall. Place the top
on with rear edge even with the back of the bracket,
and mark and cut it so that it will project l1/^ inches
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over each end and front edge of bracket, and nail it in
position securely. Measure and cut the facing strips
and nail them in place, keeping the outside edge of the
end ones even with the end of the bracket.
The bracket may be hung upon four picture cords sus-
pended from hooks on the molding, or in any way best
adapted to the surroundings.
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HOUSEWIFE'S HANDY RACK No. 2
Illustration 31 Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Body. 2 Condensed-milk Boxes (about
19% in. long).
Hardware. 2 picture hooks and picture wire.
in. deep, 13 in. wide,
Construction :
Remove the covers carefully for future use. With-
draw all the nails from the end of one box without
marring the sides or bottom any more than is necessary.
Move the end in so that the sides and bottom will project
4 inches beyond the outside face of the end. Nail the
sides and bottom to the end. Do the same with the other
end of the same box, and it will then look like the lower
half of the illustration. Do the same thing with the
other box, and they will be ready to join together.
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Turn one box on its side and place the other box on its
side upon the first, the open sides facing in the same
direction. Match their edges and nail them together,
driving the nails from the inside of the upper compart-
ment, through both thicknesses, into the lower compart-
ment and clinch them.
In each end, 1 inch from the front edge and 2 inches
from the bottom of compartment, bore a hole large
enough to receive the handle of the rolling-pin. Saw a
slightly slanting slot of the same width as the diameter
of the hole from the front edge of the end to the outer
edge of the hole, and trim off slightly the sharp edges
and sandpaper smooth. Do the same in the other end
and fit the rolling-pin in.
Bore suitable holes for receiving the handles of the
spoons through the top of the rack, say about 1 inch
from edge to center of the holes, and fit the spoons in
them. Bore holes in the bottom of the rack to suit the
smallest part of the knife handles, the same distance
from the edge. Saw slots y± inch wide from edge to the
hole to pass the knife blades, and fit the knives in. Small
brass hooks may be put in convenient places for various
articles.
The rack may be hung from the molding with picture
hooks and wire, or, if more convenient, fastened through
the back to the wall with screws.
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MAGAZINE RACK
Illustration 32
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 3 Washing-soap Boxes (about 11% in. deep, 14^4 in-
wide, 20 in. long).
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 1% in. wider than the depth of the
box with the cover removed, and 2% in. longer than three times the
outside width of the box.
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, and 4 in. longer than
the outside length of the box. 4 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide,
and 4 in. longer than the outside length of the box.
Facing Strips. 4 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, and 4 in. longer
than the outside length of the box.
Shelves. 7 Pieces % in. thick, width equal to the inside depth
of the box, and length equal to the inside width of the box. A por-
tion can be made from the covers removed.
Cleats. 14 Strips y2 in. thick, 1% in. wide, and length equal to
the inside depth o-f the box. 6 Strips y2 in. thick, ll/2 in- wide,
4 in. shorter than the inside width of the box.
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Construction :
Make the legs 4 inches longer than the outside length
of the box. Kemove the covers. Lay one box on its side
and another on its side on top of the first box. Secure
them together by nailing through the abutting sides. On
,top of the second box place the third and secure it in the
same manner. Clinch the nails on the inside, having
the open compartments all face the same way. Space the
shelves to suit height of the books. The under side of
the shelf will be the top line of the cleat. Mark on each
side of each compartment these top lines and nail the
cleats in place. Place and secure the false top, keeping
its rear edge even with the rear outside face of the back
legs, allowing it to project at the ends and in front 1
inch over the outside face of the legs. Nail it securely
near the outer edges. Nail the corner legs and the rear
facing strips in place, and then fit the shelves and put in
place upon the. cleats. The shelves need not be secured
at all, and can be readily emptied, removed, and cleaned
when necessary.
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SHOE CUPBOARD
Illustration 33
Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Same as for Magazine Rack, Illustration No. 32, with the addi-
tion of doors, etc., also as follows:
Doors. 3 Pieces V2 in. thick, the width 2 in. less than the out-
side -width of the box, and length equal to the outside length of
the box.
Cleats. 6 Strips ^ in. thick, 2 in. wide, about 1 ft. long to cut
for door cleats.
Hardware. 6 1% in. iron hinges (butts) with screws which
come with them. 3 small door pull-knobs. 3 brass buttons and
screws.
Construction :
Proceed the same as for Magazine Rack. Fit the doors
and put the ele'ats on about 3 inches from each end.
They must be so placed as to clear the shelves when door
is closed. Mark on the doors the position of the hinges,
say about 4 inches from both top and bottom ; cut out the
edge of the door enough to let one side of the hinges in
even. Set the door in place and mark the leg and cut
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that in a similar way. Screw the hinges to the door, then
set the door up and screw to the leg. The outside face
of the doors will be even with the face of the legs. Place
the pull-knobs about one third the distance down from
the top of the door and 2 inches from the edge. Screw
the buttons on the facing strips at the same height as the
pull-knobs.
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HOUSEWIFE'S HANDY RACK No. 3
Illustration 34 Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Body. 1 Cereal Box (about 6 in. deep, 17% in- wide, 23 in.
long).
Drawers. 2 Salt Boxes.
Shelves. May be made from the cover removed.
Hardware. 2 very small pull-knobs for draweis. 2 picture
hooks and wire.
Construction :
Make the body of the rack the same as described for
Small Wall Rack, Illustration No. 21. Fit the shelves.
Bore and slot the upper shelf, and bore the holes in the
top end, cutting openings for the rolling-pin, the same
as described for Housewife's Handy Rack No. 2, Illus-
tration No. 31. The rolling-pin in this rack will hang
about midway between the top of the rack and the knife-
and-fork shelf.
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Remove the covers from the salt boxes and place the
boxes in position as shown in the illustration. Fasten
with small brads a small guide strip about ^ inch square
along the side and back of each box and to the bottom of
the rack, to guide the boxes as well as to prevent them
being pushed in too far. Lay the lower shelf on them
and fasten it in place with W2 inch brads driven through
the sides and back of the rack into its edges. About
midway between this shelf and the top of the rack will
be placed the knife-and-fork shelf. Fasten it with brads
in the same way. Stand the bread-board across the top
of the rack and mark its width near the back on the top
of the rack. Measure 2 inches from the back of the rack
at these points and bore a 1 inch hole at each point.
Connect the edges of these holes with scratch or pencil
lines, and with a keyhole-saw cut the slot along the lines
for receiving the bread-board. One half of the hole
made by the auger will form the end of the slot. The
bottom of the bread-board will rest upon the upper shelf.
Screw the pull-knobs on the drawers and hang the rack
with picture hooks and wire, or screw to the side wall,
as may be desired. If to be hung, bore two holes i/s inch
in diameter through the top, 4 inches from the back and
2 inches from the sides. Pass wire through and knot it
on the under side.
CHAPTER VI
LARGER BOXES, APPLYING THE SAME OR SIMILAR
PRINCIPLES AS IN CHAPTER V
©ffice
OFFICE WASHSTAND FLOWER- AND BOOK-STAND
QUADRUPLE WRITING-DESK
KNICKKNACK BRACKET OFFICE FILE
FIREPLACE BOOKCASE
The chairs are not made of boxes.
Color Scheme :
Light oak.
Tan.
Olive green.
Woodwork :
Light oak.
Furniture:
Light oak.
Walls:
Burlap in natural color, or with motif stenciled in
olive green.
Ceiling :
Tan in lighter shade than the walls.
Hangings :
Burlap in olive green.
Curtains:
Net in same color as hangings.
Floor:
Stained light oak, with rugs of plain olive green
same color as walls.
Plants:
Growing plants with either crimson or orange-colored
blossoms.
CHAPTER VI
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Illustration 35
FLOWER-STAND
Box placed top side up; cover removed and used as
shelf. Legs added.
Illustration 36
SOILED-LINEN RECEIVER
Box placed top side up; cover removed and hinged as
lid. Projecting corner trim and facing strips added.
Illustration 37
SHIRT-WAIST CLOSET
Box placed on end ; cover removed and hinged as door.
Legs and false top added.
Illustration 38
' ' NOTIONETTE ' '
Box placed on end; cover removed and hinged as door.
Shelves, corner trim, and false top added.
Illustration 39
OFFICE WASHSTAND
Box placed on end; cover removed and hinged as
double door. Shelves, legs, and hinged top added.
Illustration 40
DESK CHAIR
Box placed top side up; cover removed and hinged as
lid. Shelf, legs, and arms added.
Illustration 41
QUADRUPLE WRITING-DESK
Eight boxes placed on end. Four have covers removed
and hinged as doors. Four have sides removed and
hinged as doors. Shelves, corner trims, and false top
added.
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FLOWER-STAND
Illustration 35
Figure I
Requirements :
Body. 1 Candle Box (about 7 in. deep, 12 in. square).
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1*4 in. wide, 9 in. longer than the
outside depth of the box. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 9 in.
longer than the outside depth of the box.
Cleats. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1^ in. wide, and length equal to
the outside width of the box.
Construction :
Make the legs 9 inches longer than the outside depth
of the box. Remove the cover carefully. Nail a cleat
across each end on the side presenting the worst appear-
ance, keeping the edge of the cleat even with the end of
the cover. Turn the box on its side and nail on the legs,
keeping their upper ends even with the top of the box.
The cover (with the cleats across the ends to keep it flat)
is to be the shelf. Turn the stand upside down and set
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the shelf in place between the legs, keeping it 4 inches
from the bottom of the legs, and nail through each face
of leg into its edges. The stand will be complete, ready
for staining or painting, as desired.
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SOILED-LINEN RECEIVER
Illustration 36
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Tea Box (about 17 in. deep, 17 in. square).
Corner Trim. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 4 in. longer
than the outside length of the box. 4 Strips % in. thick, 2 in.
wide, 4 in. longer than the outside length of the box.
Braces. 2 Strips ^ in. thick, 1V& in. wide, and length equal to
outside depth of the box. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1^ in. wide, by 1
in. shorter than the outside width of the box.
Facing Strips. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, and length
equal to outside depth of the box. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide,
and length equal to outside width of the box.
Cover. 1 Piece % in. thick, width equal to the outside depth of
the box, and length equal to the outside width of the box.
Hardware. 2 1% in. brass hinges (butts) and screws. 1 porce-
lain pull-knob.
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Construction :
Make the projecting corner trim 4 inches longer than
the outside length of the box. Remove one end. This
may be done by striking on the inside of the box gently
and loosening the nails just enough so that they may be
drawn out. It is not necessary to take the box entirely
apart. Nail the loosened parts together again and
stand the box with the open end up, and nail the corner
trim on. Nail the short braces to the inside face of the
corner trim, with their top edges even with the upper
end of the projecting corner trim. Do the same with
the longer braces. Put the facing strips on top, flat side
down, allowing one end and the outside edge to project
!/2 inch over the outside face of the corner trim all
around. Make the cover in two parts, the rear part
being a strip l1/^ inch wide. Place this strip between the
corner trim on the rear top of the box, with its rear edge
against the inner face of the corner trim, and nail both
ends and along the back edge. Hang the door to the
inner edge of this strip and screw the knob in place.
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SHIRT-WAIST CLOSET
Illustration 37
Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Body. 1 Packing Box (about 13 in. deep, 21 in. wide, 33 in.
long).
Door. Made from the cover of the box.
Door Cleats. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 4 in. shorter
than the outside width of the box.
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 3 in. wider and 3 in. longer than the
outside width and depth of the box.
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, l1/^ in. wide, 4 in. longer than the
outside length of the box. 4 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 4 in.
longer than the outside length of the box.
Hardware. 2 1^ in. tee hinges and screws. 1 porcelain pull-
knob. 1 brass button and screw. 6 wire hooks. 6 coat-hangers.
Construction :
Make the legs 4 inches longer than the outside length
of the box. Remove the cover. Turn the box on its side
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and nail on the legs. Fit the door, nail the cleats on, and
hang it, placing the hinges between the edges of the
door and leg if desired. Stand the closet on its legs and
nail the top on, allowing it to project evenly all around.
Screw six hooks into the under face of the top at the
center of the closet, about 2 inches apart, and place a
coat-hanger on each hook.
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NOTIONETTE
Illustration 38
Figures 1 and 2
This is a most convenient article where, in a limited
space, it is impossible to place a bureau. Two of these
were used in a studio for two years, one being used as
above and the other as an annex to the desk.
Requirements :
Body. 1 Soap Box (about 8 in. deep, 13^4 in. wide, 27% in.
long).
Shelves. 5 Pieces % in. thick, width equal to the inside depth
of the box, and length equal to the inside width of the box.
Shelf Fronts. 5 Pieces % in. thick, 2 in. wide, and length equal
to the inside width of the box.
Door. Made from the cover of the box.
Cleats. 2 Pieces, % in. thick, 1^ in. wide, and 4 in. shorter
than the outside width of the box.
Corner Trim. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, and length
equal to the outside length of the box. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in.
wide, and length equal to the outside length of the box,
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Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 3 in. wider than the outside depth,
and 3 in. longer than the outside width of the box.
Hardware. 2 1% in. brass butts and screws. 1 porcelain pull-
knob. 1 brass button and screw.
Construction :
Make the corner trim as long as the outside length of
the box. Remove the cover, and fit and nail in the
shelves at such heights as seem practical, using 1 inch
brads driven from outside through into the edge of the
shelf. Place a shelf front across the front edge of each
shelf, its edge up, and fasten it with brads. Put the
corner trim on and nail on the top, allowing it to project
evenly all around. Lay the notionette on its back, then
put the cleats on the doors and hang them, and screw
on the pull-knob and brass button.
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Illustration 39
Figures land 2
Requirements :
Body. 1 Packing Box (about 14 in. deep, 18 in. wide, 36 in.
long).
Shelves. 2 Pieces % in. thick, width equal to the inside
depth of the box, and length equal to the inside width of the box.
Doors. Made from cover of box.
Hinged Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 4 in. wider than the outside
depth of the box, and 4 in. longer than the outside width of the
box.
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, and 4 in. longer than
the outside length of the box. 4 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, and
4 in. longer than the outside length of the box.
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Cleats. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1 in. wide, and length equal to
the width of the door.
Shelf Cleats. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, and length
equal to the inside depth of the box.
Mirror. 1 flat-framed mirror.
Hardware. 1 pair 1% in. brass hinges (butts). 2 pairs 4 in.
tee hinges.
Construction :
Make the legs 4 inches longer than the outside length
of the box. Remove the cover and one end from the
box. Put on the shelf cleats at the proper height to
make room for the pail, pitcher, and bowl, leaving at
least 1 inch, or more, between the top of the bowl and the
under side of the hinged top to clear the mirror. Fit and
nail in the shelves. Lay the box on its side and put on
the legs. Turn
and fit and
The hinged top
two pieces, the
being 6 inches
piece on, letting
the face of the
at the sides and
wide piece of
and place a
front edge to
closed. Secure
the under side
it on its back
hang the doors,
will be made in
narrow piece
wide. Nail this
it project over
legs \Yz inches
rear. Hang the
the lid to this,
cleat under the
hold the doors
the mirror to
of the lid.
BOX FUBNJITUBJ5
DESK CHAIR
Illustration 40
Figures 1 and 2
The seat is formed of a box with a hinged cover.
Midway of the depth inside is a sliding shelf upon two
cleats extending the length of the box, which provides
space for large paper sheets, drawings, etc.
Requirements :
Body. 1 Condensed-milk Box (about 7*4 in- deep, 13 in. wide,
19% in. long).
Cover. 1 Piece % in. thick, 1^ in. wide, length equal to side
length of the box. 1 Piece % in. thick, width 1% in. less than the
width of the box, length equal to the outside length of the box.
Shelf. 1 Piece % in. thick, width equal to one-half the in-
side length of the box, and length equal to the inside width of the
box.
Cleats. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 1*6 in. wide, length equal to the
inside length of the box.
Legs. 4 Strips ^ in. thick, 1% in. wide, 27 in. long. 4 Strips
% in. thick, 2 in. wide, 27 in. long.
BOX FUBNITUBE
Arms. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2% in. wide, 16 in. long.
Back Bar. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2% in. wide, 21% in. long.
Hardware. 2 1% in. brass butts.
Construction :
Make the legs 27 inches long. Remove the cover. Nail
the shelf cleats on the inside sides of the box, keeping the
top of the cleats 3 inches from the bottom. Fit the shelf
so as to slide readily upon the cleats. Bore a hole % inch
in diameter, % of an inch from the edge at the center;
insert the finger in this hole to move the shelf. Nail the
narrow cover strip along the side on top, keeping its
outside edge even with the outside edge of the box. Turn
the box on its side and nail on the legs, allowing them to
project 10 inches above the top of the box with the seat
cover on. Stand the chair upon its legs, right side up.
Nail the arms to the top of the legs, allowing their ends
to project 2 inches over the face of the legs in front, and
their outside edges to project % inch over the outside
face of leg on the sides, the rear end of arm being even
with the rear face of the rear leg. Nail one of the back
bar strips across the rear legs, keeping its top edge even
with the top of the leg. Set the other back bar strip,
flat side up, directly behind the arm ends, and nail to the
other half of back bar already in place. Fit and hang
the seat and set the shelf in place.
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QUADRUPLE WRITING-DESK
Illustration 41
Figure 1
At this desk four persons may work, each having in-
dividual narrow and wide closets, with shelves for
stationery and book compartments.
Requirements :
Bodies. 8 Soap Boxes (8 in. deep, 1314 in. wide, 27% in. long).
Shelves. 27 Pieces % in. thick, length and width equal to the
inside width and depth of the box.
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 52 in. square (five boards wide).
Tie Strips. 4 Strips % in. thick, 3 in. wide, 52 in. long.
Corner Trim. 16 Strips % in. thick, 1*4 in. wide, length equal
to the outside length of the box. 16 Strips y2 in. thick, 1% in.
wide, length equal to the outside length of the box.
Facing Strips. 8 Strips */fc in. thick, 1% in. wide, length equal
to the outside length of the box.
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Doors. Made from the covers and sides removed.
Door Cleats. 8 Strips % in. thick, iy2 in. wide, 10 in. long.
Hardware. 16 1% in. hinges (butts) and screws, 8 brass pull-
knobs. 8 brass buttons.
Construction :
Make the corner trim as long as the outside length of
the box. Remove the covers from four of the boxes and
one side from each of the other four boxes. Fit and nail
the shelves in the first four boxes, placing the lower one
6 inches from one end of the box. Space the other five
evenly between the first shelf and the other end of the
box, giving a space of about 3 inches between them. Use
iy2 incn brads to fasten the shelves, driving them from
the outside through into the edge and ends of the
shelves. Fit and nail the shelves in the other four
boxes from which the sides were removed, placing the
lower shelf 14 inches from one end of the box, and space
the other two evenly between this first shelf and the
other end of the box.
Place one of the last four boxes bottom down on the
floor, with the long compartment at the right-hand end
as the open side is faced. Place one of the first four
boxes, bottom down (open compartments facing up),
upon it, the larger end compartment being at the right-
hand end as the open side of the lower box is still faced.
Match their edges and nail them together by driving the
nails between the shelves, through the bottom of the
top box and into the top of the lower box. Use flat-head
wire nails, 1% inches long, and clinch their points in
the lower box. Put the corner trim and the facing strips
on. Join the other six boxes together in pairs in the
same way. Set each pair of boxes about 20 inches apart,
BOX FURNITURE 105
forming a square, all of the closets of a kind at the left
hand as you face any side of the square. Miter each end
of the four tie strips; lay each one flat side down across
two pairs of closets, keeping its ends even with the out-
side end face of each pair and its outer face even with
the front face of each pair, forming a perfect square.
Match their mitered ends and nail them to each pair of
closets. These strips hold the sets of closets together and
the proper distance apart, and upon them is laid the
top. Make the top, planing the edges of the boards true
and straight. Lay them upon the tie strips. Put hot
glue on their edges, and press them tightly together and
nail to the tie strips. The top should project 1l/2 inches
over the outer edge of the tie strips on each side. Drive
the nail heads slightly below the upper surface of the top
and plane smooth the entire top surface of the top.
CHAPTER VII
THE BOX TURNED UPON ITS SIDE, WITH THE COVER
AND SOMETIMES THE SIDES REMOVED
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Tan-colored denim, with motif stenciled in same color "
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BOX FURNITUKE
FIREPLACE BOOKCASE
Illustration 42
Figures 1 and 2
This was set up, inclosing the fireplace just as shown,
in a steam-heated studio in the art quarter in New York
City and was extremely useful and convenient.
Requirements :
Body. 16 Canned-corn Boxes (about 10 14 in. deep, 11% in.
wide, 15% in. long).
Bridge Frame. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, and length
equal to four times the outside length of the box. 2 Strips % in.
thick, 1% in. wide, and length 1% in. shorter than the outside
depth of the box with cover removed.
Construction :
Remove the covers from all the boxes. With the strips
make a bridge to support the two boxes which are di-
BOX FURNITURE
113
rectly over the fireplace. Place the two long strips on
their edge on the floor, and between their ends place the
short strips on their edges, and fasten together with two
small wire nails driven through the side of the long
strips into the ends of the short ones. Place two boxes
on their sides, one upon the other, on each side of the
fireplace. Lay the frame across these boxes, their outer
ends being even with the ends of the frame. Place four
boxes upon their sides on the frame. The other two tiers
of four boxes each are placed at each end as shown, set
back so that their front faces are a little forward of
the rear face of the other boxes. Five semicircular
photographs of "The Evolution of the Book," by John
Alexander, were framed and hung above.
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BOX FUENITUKE
SIMPLE BOOKCASE
Illustration 43
Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Body. 3 Carbonite Boxes (about 10 in. deep, 12 in. wide, 31 in.
long).
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, l1/^ in. wide, 5 in. longer than
three times the outside width of the box. 4 Strips % in- thick,
2 in. wide, 5 in. longer than three times the outside width of the
box.
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 3 in. wider than the outside depth of
the box with the cover removed, and 3 in. longer than the outside
length of the box.
Facing Strips. 6 Strips ^> in. thick, 2 in. wide, about 7 in.
long.
Construction :
Make the legs 5 inches longer than three times the
outside width of the box. Remove the covers. Turn
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115
one box on its side and remove the upper side. Do the
same with the second box. Place the second box on its
side upon the open side of the first box, keeping the open
side of the second box at the top. Upon this open side
of the second box place the third box, keeping all the
cover openings facing the same way. Fasten the three
boxes together by nailing two strips placed vertically
across the bottoms about 2 feet apart, to hold them to-
gether while the legs are put on. Turn all three boxes
on their backs and nail on the legs, keeping their upper
ends even with the top side of the last box added. Turn
the stand upon its legs and nail on the top, allowing its
edges to project 1 inch over the outside face of the legs
all around. Put on the facing strips at the ends and
remove the temporary strips from the back of the stand.
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BOX FURNITURE
MUSIC-STAND
Illustration 44
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 3 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7*4 in. deep, 13 in. wide,
19% in. long).
Shelves. 3 Pieces % in. thick, by the inside width and length
of the box.
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 2% in. wider and 3 in. longer than
the outside width and length of the box.
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1*4 in. wide, 27 in. long. 4 Strips
% in. thick, 1% in. wide, 27 in. long.
Facing Strips. 6 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, about 10 in.
long. Use the covers and sides removed in making the shelves.
Construction :
Make the legs 27 inches long. Remove the covers
from two of the boxes. Turn one box on its side and
remove the upper side. Do the same with the second
and third boxes. Place the second box, bottom down,
BOX FURNITURE 117
upon the open top of the first box, keeping the open top
of the second box facing up. Upon this open top of the
second box place the third box, keeping all the open sides
facing the same way. Fasten the three boxes together by
nailing two strips placed vertically across the rear
sides, about 15 inches apart, to hold them together while
the legs are put on. Turn all three boxes on their re-
verse sides and nail on the legs, keeping their upper
ends even with the top of the last box added. Turn the
stand upon its legs and nail on the top, allowing its
edges to project 1 inch over the outside face of the legs
all around. Put the facing strips on the ends of the
stand and remove the temporary strips from the back.
Fit the shelves in place, one in the lower, one in the
middle, and one in the top compartment, using care to
have them equal heights at the ends, so they will all be
parallel. Fasten the shelves in place with 1% inch brads
driven from the outside, through the ends of the stand,
into the ends of the shelves.
NOTE. If two shelves, instead of one, are placed in
each of the upper boxes, as shown in the Boy's Room
Interior, sheet music can be held more conveniently than
if made as herein described.
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BOX FUKNITUEE
OFFICE FILE
Illustration 45
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 5 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7% in. deep, 13 in.
wide, 19% in. long).
Shelves. 5 Pieces % in. thick, by the inside width and length
of the box.
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 3 in. wider and 3 in. longer than
the outside width and length of the box.
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, l^ in, wide, 38 in. long. 4 Strips
% in. thick, 1% in. wide, 38 in. long.
Facing Strips. 10 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, about 10
in. long. Use the covers and sides removed, in making the shelves.
BOX FUKNITURE 119
Construction :
Make the legs 38 inches long. Remove the covers from
four of the boxes. Turn one box on its side and remove
its upper side. Do the same with the second, third,
fourth, and fifth boxes. Place the second box, bottom
down, upon the open top of the first box, keeping the
open top of the second box facing up, and place the third
upon the second, and the fourth upon the third, and the
fifth upon the fourth, in like manner, keeping all the
open sides facing the same way. Fasten the five boxes
together by nailing two strips placed vertically across
the rear sides about 15 inches apart to hold them to-
gether while the legs are put on. Turn all five boxes on
their reverse sides and nail on the legs, keeping their
upper ends even with the top of the last box added.
Turn the stand upon its legs and nail on the top, allow-
ing its edges to project 1 inch over the outside face of
the legs all around. Put the facing strips on the ends
of the stand and remove the temporary strips from the
back.
NOTE. If two shelves, instead of one, are placed in
each of the two upper boxes, as shown in the Office In-
terior, sheet stationery, in a limited quantity, can be
more conveniently accommodated than if made as herein
described.
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BOX FURNITURE
500-VOLUME BOOKCASE
Illustration 46
Figure 1
Made from fifteen silk boxes, with their covers re-
moved, twelve of them having also one side removed.
Provides space for five hundred volumes.
Requirements :
Body. 15 Silk Boxes (about 7% in. deep, 7% in. wide, 35 in.
long).
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 2 in. wider than the outside depth
of the box with the cover removed, and 9 in. longer than the box.
1 Piece % in: thick, 2 in. wider than the outside depth of the box
with the cover removed, and 9 in. longer than twice the length of
the box.
Facing Strips. 3 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, and length
equal to about five times the width of the box. 10 Strips % in.
thick, 2 in. wide, and length about 3 in. shorter than the depth of
the box.
Corner Trim. 7 Strips y% in. thick, 1% in. wide, and length
equal to about five times the width of the box. 7 Strips % in.
thick, 2 in. wide, and length equal to about five times the width of
the box.
BOX FUKNITURE 121
Construction :
Make the corner trim about five times longer than the
width of the box. Remove the covers from all the boxes
and also one side from twelve of them. Place on their
sides one upon the other, each with its open side up, four
of the boxes from which both a cover and one side have
been removed, and upon these four place one also on its
side from which the cover only has been removed, keep-
ing the top or cover openings all facing the same way.
Fasten the five boxes together by, first, putting the rear
corner trim at each end, then the front corner trim at
one end only. As the other end is to connect with the
other two sections of the rack, the corner trim at that
end will be put on the reverse way after the sections are
ready to join together. Therefore a facing strip will
be placed on the end face of each section at the corner
end. The front edge of the facing strip is to be placed
even with the front edge of the rack and nailed to the
ends of the boxes.
The double section of the rack is built up in the same
manner as the single section just described. The ends
of the two sections forming the double section are placed
against each other and joined by nailing together, a
facing strip being placed over the joint in both front and
rear, two pieces of corner trim at the outer end and one
piece of corner trim and a facing strip at the inner or
corner end, the same as that of the single section. Place
the two sections at right angles to each other and bring
the front face corners together. Set the corner trim the
reverse way in the angle and nail it to the front faces of
both sections to join and hold the sections together. Put
the short facing strips on the outer ends and fit and nail
122 BOX FURNITURE
the top on, keeping its rear edge even with the outer
face of the trim and allowing its ends and front edge to
project 1 inch over the front face of the trim, with a
miter-joint at the corner.
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123
BOOKCASE WITH DRAWERS
Illustration 47
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 5 Umbrella Boxes (10 in. square, 44 in. long).
Drawers. 1 Box (about 9 in. deep, 9^ in. wide, 17% in. long).
2 Boxes (about 9 in. deep, Q^ in. wide, 12 in. long).
Corner Trim. 4 Strips % in. thick, l1/^ in. wide, length equal to
five times the outside width of the box. 4 Strips % iu. thick, 2 in.
wide, and length equal to five times the outside width of the box.
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 3 in. wider than the outside depth
of the box with the cover removed, 3 in. longer than the outside
length of the box.
Partition. 2 Pieces a/2 in- thick, width equal to the inside depth
of the box, and length equal to the inside width of the box.
Facing Strips. 10 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, about 7 in.
long.
Hardware. 3 drawer pulls.
Construction :
Make the corner trim five times the outside width of
the box. Remove the covers. Turn one large box on its
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side and remove the upper side. Do the same with the
second, third, and fourth large boxes. Place the second
box on its side upon the open side of the first box, keep-
ing the open side of the second box at the top, and place
the third upon the second, and the fourth upon the third,
in like manner. Upon the open side of the fourth
box place the fifth box on its side without having re-
moved either side, keeping all the cover or top openings
facing the same way. Fasten the five boxes together by
nailing two strips placed vertically across the bottoms
about 2 feet apart, to hold them together while the cor-
ner trim is put on. Turn all five boxes on the reverse
side and nail on the corner trim, keeping their upper
ends even with the top side of the last box added. Turn
the stand right side up and nail on the top, allowing its
edges to project 1 inch over the outside face of the trim
all around. Place the two smallest boxes in the lower
compartment, one at each end, and set the partitions in
place, one against the side of each drawer, and nail them
fast. Fit in the middle drawer and fasten the drawer
pulls on. Put on the facing strips at the ends and re-
move the temporary strips from the back.
NOTE. In the illustration one drawer is removed,
showing a strip against the end, the thickness of the
corner trim projection over the face of the compartment,
which acts as a guide for the drawer. It is the same at
each end of the stand.
BOX FUKNITUBE
BOY'S BOOK- AND GAME-TABLE
Illustration 48 Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 6 Starch Boxes (about 10% in. deep, 13% in. wide, 22
in. long).
Top. 1 Piece *£ in. thick, 6 in. wider than the outside length of
the box, and 6 in. longer than three times the outside width of the
box.
Shelves. 12 Pieces % in- thick, width % in. less than one half
the inside width of the box, and length equal to the inside depth
of the box.
Partitions. 2 Pieces % in. thick, width equal to the inside
depth of the box, and length equal to the inside length of the box.
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 26 in. long. 4 Strips
% in. thick, 1% in. wide, 26 in. long.
Facing Strip Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 26 in.
long-
Horizontal Facing Strips. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide,
and 1% in. shorter than the outside length of the box.
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Construction :
Make the legs 26 inches long. Remove one side from
four of the boxes. Lay one of these boxes on the floor,
cover side up, and place a second box upon it, having
their open sides facing the same way. Match their
edges and nail them together. Do the same with the
other two boxes. Turn them on their sides, the open
compartment down. Remove the covers from the two
remaining boxes and fasten one partition in each, length-
wise of the box. Fit and nail in the shelves. Place one
box on its side upon the pair, with its open compartment
facing the same way as the ends of the pair. Match
their edges and nail to the pair, keeping the edges even
with the outside face of the adjoining ends. Place and
nail the other box at the other ends, having its open
compartment facing the same way as the other ends of
the pair, or directly opposite that of the other box having
shelves. There will be a small space between the side
compartment boxes which will be hidden by the top.
Upon the last two boxes place the other pair, with their
open sides facing up, and nail them to the others. Nail
on the legs, also the facing strip legs, allowing their
inner edges to project y2 inch over the inner side faces of
the shelved compartments. Nail on the horizontal fac-
ing strips between the facing strip legs and the corner
legs. Each end of the table has two open compartments.
Both sides are also alike, each having a shelved compart-
ment as shown. Fit and nail on the top, allowing an
even projection of 2% inches over the outside face of
the leg on all sides.
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WALL DESK
Illustration 49
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Box (about 8% in. deep, 15% in. wide, 30 in. long).
Drawer. 1 Five-pound Candy Box (about 3% in. deep, 7 in.
wide, 13 in. long).
Shelves. 2 Pieces % in. thick. One may be made from the
side removed.
Partition. 2 Pieces % in. thick, width equal to the depth of
the drawer, length equal to the inside depth of the box.
Lid. Made from the cover.
Cleats. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 1^ in. wide, length equal to the
width of the lid.
Hardware. 2 Pieces of brass sash chain, each about 10 in. long.
4 brass screws ^ in. long. 2 1% in. butts and screws. 1 small
brass hook and screw-eye. 1 small brass pull-knob.
Construction :
Remove the cover and one side. Cut off the ends of
the side which has been removed to make its length the
same as the inside length of the box. Plane one side
edge to make its width the same as the inside depth of
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the box. This side piece will make the shelf. Make an-
other shelf the same size. Set one shelf in 2 inches from
the open side edges and fasten it. Turn the box on its
open side and place the small box, which is to become the
drawer, on the center of the shelf. Place the other shelf
upon the drawer and fasten it. Set a partition on each
side of and against the drawer and fasten them to the
shelves. Turn the box on its reverse side, and it will be
in its natural position as it will hang on the wall. Re-
duce the width of the cover, making it equal to the
height of the top face of the upper shelf from the bottom
face of the lower side. Put a cleat across each end and
the full width of the lid, keeping its edge even with the
end, and hang it, placing the hinges on the edge faces.
The top edge of the lid when the desk is closed should
be even with the upper side of the top shelf. Fasten the
chains by a screw (passed through a link at one end),
secured to the inside face of the top of the desk. The
other end of the chain is to be fastened in a similar man-
ner to the lid % inch from the side edge and 4 inches
from the top edge of the lid, the cleats being on the
outside face. Screw the pull-knob to the center of the
face of the drawer.
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BOOKCASE DESK
Illustration 50
Figures 1 and 2
Made from three carbonite boxes and one cigar box.
Space for books, magazines, writing equipment, and
desk.
Requirements :
Body. 3 Carbonite Boxes (about 10 in. deep, 12 in. wide, 31 in.
long). 1 Cigar Box.
Legs. 4 Pieces ^> in. thick, 1^ in. wide, 5 in. longer than
three times the outside width of the box. 4 Pieces ^ in. thick,
2 in. wide, 5 in. longer than three times the outside width of the
box.
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 3 in. wider than the outside depth of
the box with cover removed, 3 in, longer than the outside length
of the box.
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Shelf. 1 Piece % in. thick, 4% in. wide, by the inside length of
the box.
Partition. 7 Pieces % in. thick, 4% in. wide, 7 in. long.
Lid. 1 Piece % in- thick, width equal to the outside width of
the box, by 3 in. shorter than the outside length of the box.
Cleats. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 1% in. wide, and length equal to
the width of the lid.
Facing Strips. 6 Pieces % in. thick, 2 in. wide, and 3 in.
shorter than the outside depth of the box with the cover removed.
Hardware. 2 2 in. butts and screws. 1 medium pull-knob. 1
small pull-knob. 1 button. 2 pieces of brass sash chain, each
about 10 in. long. 4 brass screws % in. long.
Construction :
Make the legs 5 inches longer than three times the
outside width of the box. Remove the covers from all
the boxes. Turn one box on its side and remove the
upper side. Do the same with the second box. Place
the second box on its side upon the open side of the first
box, keeping the open side of the second box at the top.
Upon this open side of the second box place the third
box, keeping all the openings facing the same way.
Fasten the three boxes together by nailing two strips
placed vertically across the bottoms about 2 feet apart to
hold them together while the legs are put on. Turn all
three boxes on the reverse side and nail on the legs, keep-
ing their upper ends even with the top of the last box
added. Turn the stand upon its legs and nail on the
top, allowing its edges to project 1 inch over the outside
face of the legs .all around. Remove the temporary strips
from the back. Cut and nail the facing strips on each
end, keeping the bottom edge of the lower ones even
with the under side of the body.
Fit and nail in the shelf, keeping 7 inches height of
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131
space above it. Set the cigar box at the center of the
shelf and place and nail the partitions which are to sup-
port it, then place and nail the short shelf, using small
brads. Place the other partitions at such places as will
be most convenient.
Put a cleat across each end and the full width of the
lid, keeping its edge even with the end of the lid. Fit the
lid in place and hang it, and screw on the pull-knob and
the button.
Fasten the chains with a screw (passed through a link
at one end) to the inside face of the top, about 1 inch
from the end. The other end of the chain is to be
fastened in a similar manner to the lid.
CHAPTER VIII
ONE OR MORE BOXES SUPPORTED ONE
ABOVE THE OTHER BY EITHER
CORNER TRIM OR LEGS
Scbool^room
REFERENCE STAND
•• NATURE-STUDY STAND TEACHER'S DESK ••
.'! UPRIGHT CLOCK '•'.
I! BOOK AND KNICKKNACK BRACKET SCRAP-BOX j;
j« NEST OF BENCHES
UMBRELLA- AND OVERSHOE-STAND
« • ••
II Color Scheme: H
• • Dark oak. ••
Light brown.
• • ••
Woodwork :
Dark oak.
• • ••
» « , , « §
Furniture:
• • • •
•• Dark oak, with motif stenciled in same color as walls. ••
*• Walls:
*• Light biown, with motif stenciled in same color as • •
. , woodwork. , ,
• • • t
• • Ceiling : • •
., Same color as walls, but, lighter shade. ..
• • • •
• • Curtains: ••
Unbleached cotton cloth, and motif stenciled with the
II light and dark browns used on the walls and wood- T!
work. ..
•1 ••
•• Floor: ••
mt Stained dark brown and finished with shellac. ..
• • ••
•• Plants: ••
Evergreens, growing vines, plants, and cut flowers of
one color or varying hues of same; for instance, a ••
, . harmony of cream or orange or red. . .
• • ••
•• ' • -• •• -« »• »« •• »« v »« •• •• •• •« •• •« »• ••
•• •• •• .. •• •• •• .. •• • .« .. •• •• •• •• •• •• ••
* •
CHAPTER VIII
• •
.. ^
. . Illustration 51
ODDS-AND-ENDS STAND
l\ Three plant-boxes in combination. Legs added.
•• Illustration 52
• • ROLLING SOILED-DISH STAND
Two boxes placed top side up. Covers removed. Cor
II ner trim, casters, and removable false top added. '.'.
• • ••
•• Illustration 53 ••
•• FLOWER- AND BOOK-STAND ••
Two boxes placed on sides. Covers removed. Shelf,
\\ side strips, and legs added. \\
• • ••
•• Illustration 54 ••
•• BEDSIDE STAND ••
Similar to Flower- and Book-Stand. Doors and false
«€ top added. .'!
• • Illustration 55 • •
•• * l SILVERETTE " ••
Four boxes placed top side up. Covers removed. Three
• • covers hinged as lids. Partitions, legs, and false top ••
.. added. ..
• • • i
•• Illustration 56 jj
GAME-TABLE
•• Two boxes placed on end. Covers and bottoms re- ••
• • moved. Shelves, legs, and false top added. ..
;j Illustration 57 l\
TWIN -BED NIGHT TABLE
•9 Two boxes placed top side up. One has side removed • •
• • and hinged as door. One has both ends removed. Parti- ••
"* tion, legs, and false top added. "*
• • ••
%l Illustration 58
NATURE-STUDY STAND '.*.
H Two boxes placed top side up. Four boxes placed top J*
side up. Covers of all removed. Legs and wire netting
• • added. !•
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ODDS-AND-ENDS STAND
Illustration 51
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 3 Bottled-bean Boxes (about 7% in. deep, 11% in. wide,
12*4 in. long).
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1^ in. wide, 36 in. long. 4 Strips
% in. thick, iy2 in. wide, 36 in. long.
Construction :
Make the legs 36 inches long. Remove the covers.
Turn one box on its side and nail on two of the legs,
allowing one end of each to project 4 inches from the
bottom face of the box. Place the second box on its side,
with its open top facing in the same direction as the
open top of the first box, and nail the other end of the
legs to it, keeping their ends even with the open-top
edges of the box. Set the third box between the two
end boxes, evenly spaced, and nail the legs to it. Turn
the three boxes upside down and nail the other legs on
in the same manner.
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ROLLING SOILED-DISH STAND
Illustration 52 Figures 1 and 2
This stand is intended to convey the soiled dishes from
the dining-room to the kitchen.
Requirements :
Body. 2 Picture Boxes (about 5^ in. deep, 18 in. wide, 30 in.
long).
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 3 in. wider and 4 in. longer than the
outside size of the box.
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 27 in. long. 4 Strips
% in. thick, 2}4 in. wide, 27 in. long.
Hardware. 4 casters and screws.
Construction :
Make the legs 27 inches long. Remove the covers.
Turn one box on its side and nail on two of the legs.
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139
Keep the ends of the legs even with the bottom of the
box. Nail the other ends of the legs to the other box,
keeping the open top of both boxes facing the same way
and the ends of the legs even with the top of the box.
Turn both boxes on the other side and nail the other
two legs in the same way to both boxes. Turn both
boxes so the legs will stand in a vertical position, with
the top of the last box resting flat on the floor. Place
and fasten a caster with screws under each corner of the
bottom compartment. Nail a cleat, iy2 inches wide and
5 inches shorter than the width of the top, on the under
side of the top, 5 inches from each end. The top will
not be nailed, as it is to be used as a cover or loose top.
NOTE. The Smoker's Table shown in the Den Interior
is made in the same manner as the Rolling Soiled-dish
Stand, but from smaller boxes.
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FLOWER- AND BOOK-STAND
Illustration 53
Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Body. 2 Soap Boxes (about 10% in. deep, 14^ in. wide, 20 in.
long).
Flower Receptacle Side. 1 Piece ^ in. thick, 6 in. wide, and
length equal to the inside length of the box.
Arms. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 3 in. wide, 3 in. longer than the
outside depth of the box with the cover removed.
Facing Strips. 4 Pieces % in- thick, 3 in. wide, 3 in. shorter
than the outside depth of the box with the cover removed.
Legs. 4 Strips ^ in. thick, 1% in. wide, 3 in. longer than twice
the outside width of the box. 4 Strips *£ in. thick, 2 in. wide, 3 in.
longer than twice the outside width of the box.
Cleats. 4 Strips % in- thick, 2 in. wide, and length equal to the
inside depth of the box.
Construction :
Make the legs 3 inches longer than twice the outside
width of the box. Remove the covers. Take one box,
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141
which will form the two lower compartments. Turn it
on its side ; remove the top side ; cut the side removed to
the inside length and width of the box. Set it in half-
way down to form the shelf, having previously nailed
a cleat on each end to support it. Take the other box
and turn it upon its side and remove the top side.
Across each inside end of the box nail a cleat. Keep the
top of the cleat 6 inches below the top of the ends to sup-
port the bottom of the flower receptacle. Set both boxes
on the floor, side by side, on their original bottoms, and
hold them close together while the legs are nailed in
place. Keep their top ends even with the edges of the
open side of the box which will form the flower re-
ceptacle. Fit the front side of the flower receptacle and
nail it to the inside face of the legs. Turn the stand
right side up on its legs. From the spare side removed
from the box, cut and fit the bottom of the flower re-
ceptacle and nail it to the cleats. At each end of the
stand cover the joint midway the height with a facing
strip placed centrally over the joint and nailed to the
ends of both boxes. Nail another facing strip at
each lower
stand, keep-
torn of the
with the un-
the stand. Set
giving them
over the legs
the ends and
the shelf in
partment to
and stain or
be desired.
end of the
ing the bot-
strip even
der side of
the arms,
a projection
of 1 inch at
side. Nail
lower com-
the cleats,
paint as may
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BEDSIDE STAND
Illustration 54
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Soap Box (about 10% in. deep, 14*4 in. wide, 20 in.
long). 1 Box (about 5 in. deep, 14*4 in. wide, 20 in. long).
Upper Door. 1 Piece % in. thick, 6 in. wide, 3 in. shorter than
the length of the outside of the box.
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 1^ in. wider than the outside depth
of the box, 3 in. longer than the outside length of the box.
Door Cleats. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 4 in. shorter than
the outside width of the box.
Legs. 4 Pieces *£ in. thick, 1% in. wide, 30 in. long. 4 Pieces
^ in. thick, 2 in. wide, 30 in. long.
Hardware. 2 pull-knobs. 2 3 in. .tee hinges and screws. 21^
in. butts and screws.
Lower Door. The lower door is to be made from the cover re-
moved from the box.
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Construction :
Make the legs 30 inches long. Remove the cover from
the larger box. Nail a leg to each corner of this box,
allowing the ends to project exactly 6 inches on one side.
Turn in an upright position upon its legs.
Remove one side from the smaller box and nail the
cover down level and securely. Set this box between the
long projecting ends of the legs, keeping its top even
with the top ends of the legs, and nail the legs to it.
Have the open sides of the boxes facing the same way.
Place the top in position, keeping the rear edge even
with the face of the legs and projecting evenly at the
front and ends, and drive the nails near the edges and
into the sides of the box, so they will not be exposed
either inside or outside.
Make the doors. The face of each door is to be even
with the face of the legs. The length of the doors will
be the distance between the legs, and the depth will be
the outside depth of the box. Hang the upper door from
its top by the l1/^ inch butts, one half of the butt being
secured to the face of the door and the other half to the
under side projecting edge of the top. Put the cleats on
the lower door and hang with the tee hinges screwed to
the face of both legs and door. Place pull-knob on upper
door li/> inches and on lower door 2% inches from the
edge of the door. Small spring catches or buttons may
be placed on the doors if desired to hold them closed.
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SILVERETTE"
Illustration 55
Figure 1
This piece was used in a limited space for one year in
a model flat in a tenement district and one year in a
studio in the art quarter.
Requirements :
Body. 4 Bottled Soda Water Boxes (about 15 in. wide, 20 in.
long, 4 in. deep).
Cover. 3 Covers made from the box tops. 1 Cover 3 in. wider
and 3 in. longer than the boxes.
Partitions. 9 Pieces y% in. thick, width equal to the inside
depth of the boxes, length equal to the inside width of the boxes.
BOX FUKNITURE 145
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 56 in. long. 4 Strips
^ in. thick, 2 in. wide, 56 in. long.
Hardware. 8 l1/^ in. hinges (butts) and screws.
Construction :
Make the legs 56 inches long. Remove the covers. Fit
and nail the partitions in the boxes, spacing them to suit
the various articles they will contain. The top box is to
be used as one compartment for table linen.
Fasten the partitions in place with l!/4 inch brads
driven from the outside of the box into the ends and
lower edges of the partitions. The covers will be in two
parts hinged together, the rear part, 4 inches wide, to be
nailed on the rear top part of the box, with its back edge
even with the outside face of the rear side of the box.
Hang the wide portion of the cover to this narrow portion
with the butts or hinges. The cover of the top box will
be 3 inches wider and longer than the other three, as
it will project iy2 inches over the outside face of the box
all around. The narrow portion of this cover will be 5%
inches wide. Having hung all the covers on the boxes,
place them in a row upon the floor, rear side up, with
all the covers facing the same way, keeping a space of
about 11 inches between them. Nail the rear legs to the
bottom box, allowing the leg to project 6 inches below
the bottom. Set the top box so that the upper ends of
the legs will come even with the under side of the cover.
Nail the legs to this box also. Move the two intermediate
boxes until the spaces between all the boxes are the same.
Nail the legs to the intermediate boxes. Turn the four
boxes completely, so that they will face front side up,
and adjust and nail on the other legs in the same manner.
Stand the ' ' silverette " on its legs.
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146
BOX PUENITUEB
GAME -TABLE
Illustration 56
Figures 1,2, and 3
This table, made by the writer as herein described, has
been in daily use at the Copenhagen Settlement in Den-
mark for more than a year. The checkers used were
sawed from broom handles, one half of which were
stained black, making 30 checkers in all.
Requirements :
Body. 2 Butter Boxes (15 in. deep, 15 in. wide, 20 in. long).
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 3 in. wider than the depth of the box
with the cover and bottom removed, 3 in. longer than twice the
outside width of the box.
Legs. 4 Strips ^ in. thick, !}£ in. wide, 9% in. longer than the
outside length of the box. 4 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 9l/2 in-
longer than outside length of the box.
Facing Strips. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 9^ in. longer
than the outside length of the box.
Shelves. The shelves can be made from the covers and bottoms
removed.
BOX FUKNITUKE
147
End Cleats. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, and length 3 in.
shorter than the width of the top.
Middle Cleats. 1 Strip % in. thick, 2 in. wide, and length 3 in.
shorter than the width of the top.
Construction :
Make the legs 9% inches longer than the outside
length of the box. Kemove the cover and bottom from
each box. Draw lines across the inside face of the sides
of the boxes where the shelves are to be placed. In one
box they will be located, one shelf one third and the
other shelf two thirds the height of the box. In the other
box the shelf will be one half the height. Fit the shelves
and fasten them with l1/^ inch brads driven from the
outside through the sides of the box into the edges of
the shelves. Having put the shelves in both, lay one box
upon its side and place the other box, upon its side, upon
the first box. Match their edges and nail them together.
Now put on the legs and facing strips which also act as
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intermediate legs, using care that all the legs project
4 inches at their lower ends and 5% inches at their
upper ends, then stand the table upon its legs.
Set the cover on the legs, keeping an even projection
all around, and drive three nails through the top into the
upper end of each corner leg and two nails into the
intermediate legs. The nails should be 2 inches long to
hold well. On the top, directly over the center of each
compartment, draw a 12 inch square and divide each
side of the square into eight equal spaces, then draw
parallel lines across both ways, thus dividing the large
square into 64 small squares. Sandpaper the top face
and whiten it, then blacken in every other square and
give the whole top face a coat of varnish. The balance
of the table can be stained or painted any desired color.
NOTE. The Toy Cupboard shown in the Nursery In-
terior is one section of the Game-table made without the
top skeleton compartment and with four legs, and placed
at each end of the Shoe Cupboard, which is made with-
out either corner trim or corner legs.
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TWIN-BED NIGHT TABLE
Illustration 57
Figures 1 and 2
Made of two boxes. Space for water-pitcher, glasses,
books, and night conveniences.
Requirements :
Body. 2 Cleanser Boxes (about 9*4 in. deep, 13% in. wide, 20
in. long).
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1*4 in. wide, 26 in. long. 4 Strips
% in. thick, 1% in. wide, 26 in. long.
Door. Made from the side of the box.
Top. 1 Piece ^ in. thick, 3 in. wider than the outside width of
the box, 3 in. longer than the outside length of the box.
Hardware. 2 1% in. butts and screws. 1 brass pull-knob. 1
brass button.
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Construction :
Make the legs 26 inches long. Remove one side from
one box and one end from the second box. Loosen the
other end and move it in to form a partition in the cen-
ter, forming two compartments, each open end facing
the opposite way. Turn the first box on its side with the
open side up and nail the legs on, allowing them to
project 3 inches below the bottom.
Lay the other box on the floor, top side up, and nail the
top on, allowing it to project evenly all around. Turn
the bottom portion of the stand upon its legs, with the
long projecting ends of the legs standing up, then raise
the completed
ment by the
and set it in
four legs and
to each corner
. Fit and hang
screw on the
brass button to
closed. Theup-
ment is closed
and open at
has a partition
The lower
has only the
The rest is closed.
top compart-
edges of its top,
between all
nail t'he legs
of it.
the door, and
pull-knob and
hold the door
per compart-
on the sides
both ends and
in the center,
compartment
door opening.
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NATURE-STUDY STAND
Illustration 58
Figure 1
The space between the upper and lower compartments
is inclosed with wire screen. The upper compartment
contains an ordinary glass aquarium.
Requirements :
Body. 2 Cereal Boxes (about 6 in. deep, 17% in. wide, 23 in.
long). 4 Salt Boxes (about 4 in. deep, 4 in. square).
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Door. 2 Strips y2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, 14% in. long. 2 Strips
% in. thick, 2 in. wide, 20 in. long.
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 42 in. long. 4 Strips
y2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, 42 in. long.
Aquarium. 1 Glass Aquarium about 12 in. deep, 14 in. wide, 20
in. long.
Leg Caps. 4 Pieces % in. thick, 5 in. square.
Screen. 1 Piece of wire fly-screen 20 in. wide, 5 ft. long.
Hardware. 21 % in. brass butts. 1 brass pull-knob. 1 brass
button.
Construction :
Make the legs 42 inches long. Remove the covers.
Place the large boxes on their sides, having their open
tops facing the same way. Space them apart about 18
inches and nail the legs on. Keep the bottom face of
one box 4 inches and the bottom face of the other 28
inches from the lower end of the legs. Turn the stand
upon its legs. Cut the two pieces of wire screen to fit the
side space between the boxes and one piece to fit the end
spaces, and allow 1 inch or more additional to both the
width and length for lap to tack the screen to the legs and
boxes. Tack the screens on, the ends of which may be
fastened to the inside faces of the legs. The upper and
lower edges may be turned at a right angle and fastened
to the boxes. Fasten each corner of the screen first,
drawing it smooth and without buckles, then fasten
along the edge between. Place the stand on its legs and
nail a cap on the projecting top of each leg, setting them
square with the legs, and allow them to project 11/2
inches on all sides. Make the door 2 inches longer than
the height of the space between the boxes, and fit it be-
tween the end legs, keeping its outside face even with
the outside face of the legs. Fasten the screen on the
BOX FUKNITURE 153
inside face of and hang the door. Screw on the pull-
knob and the button. Set a flower-box on the center of
and square with each cap, and fasten it to the cap with
small brads driven from inside the box into the cap.
Casters may be added if desired.
CHAPTER IX
THREE OR MORE BOXES USED IN
SIMPLE COMBINATION
ZTbe ffiebroom
SOILED-LINEN RECEIVER
DOUBLE WARDROBE PLANT-STAND
WASHSTAND
MIRROR FRAME DRESSING-TABLE
Color Scheme:
Flemish oak (seal brown).
Old blue.
Woodwork :
Brown Flemish oak (stained).
Furniture :
Brown Flemish.
Walls:
Old blue (light), with motif stenciled in same color
as furniture.
Ceiling :
White.
Hangings :
Canvas in old blue, with motif stenciled in same color
as on the walls.
Curtains :
White muslin.
Floor :
Painted same color as furniture; rugs old blue and
brown predominating.
Plants :
Growing plants or cut flowers with white blossoms.
CHAPTER IX
9
Illustration 59
PHOTOGRAPHIC-MATERIAL STAND
Three boxes placed on end. Covers from all and one
end from two removed. One box sawed in halves. Door,
shelves, legs, and false top added.
Illustration 60
REFERENCE STAND
One box placed on its side, cover removed. Shelves,
legs, and false top added. Two boxes placed on end,
covers and one end removed.
Illustration 61
CHILD'S CLOTHES-PRESS
One box placed on its side, cover removed. Two boxes
placed on end, cover and one end removed. Shelves, legs,
and false top added.
Illustration 62
UMBRELLA- AND OVERSHOE- STAND
One box placed on end. Two boxes placed top side
op. Covers from all removed. Shelves, corner trim, and
facing strips added.
Illustration 63
CHAFING-DISH TABLE
One box placed top side up, cover removed. Two
boxes placed on end. Each has one side removed and
hinged as door. Shelves, legs, and false top added.
Illustration 64
WASHSTAND
One box placed top side up, one side removed and
hinged as a flap-door. Two boxes placed on end. Each
has one side removed and hinged as door. Shelves, legs,
and false top added.
Illustration 65
OCTAGON NURSERY TABLE
Four boxes placed on end. Each has one side re-
moved. Shelves, legs, and false top added.
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PHOTOGRAPHIC-MATERIAL STAND
Illustration 59 Figures 1 and 2
The projecting shelves may be used to hold the print-
ing-frames while making prints. The stand may also be
used in the invalid-room for medicines or bandages.
When so used, growing plants or small articles may be
placed on the projecting shelves.
Requirements :
Body. 3 Butter Boxes (about 10 14 in. deep, 13% in. wide, 14^4
in. long).
Shelves. 3 Pieces the same thickness as the sides of the boxes,
12 in. longer than the outside width of the boxes.
Top. 1 Piece 3 in. longer than the end of the box each way.
Door. 1 Piece % in. thick, 3 in. less in width than the outside
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width of the box, 6 in. longer than twice the outside length of the
box.
Door Cleats. 2 Strips y2 in. thick, 1% in. wide, 4 in. shorter
than the outside width of the box.
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, iy2 in. wide, 12 in. longer than
twice the outside length of the box. 4 Strips % in. thick, 2 in.
wide, 12 in. longer than twice the outside length of the box.
Hardware. 2 3 in. tee hinges and screws. 1 porcelain pull-knob.
1 button.
Construction :
Make the legs. Remove the covers from all and one
end from two of the boxes. Midway the length of the
box from which the cover only has been removed, make
a pencil line across the bottom and sides. Saw the box in
two, cutting on the line. Turn one half on its end, and
across the sides place one of the shelves, allowing its ends
to project equally, each edge being iy2 inches from the
bottom face and open side edges of the box. Nail the
shelf on and cut from the covers two strips 11/2 inches
wide, and length equal to the inside width of the boxes,
and nail them one on each side of the shelf. Cover the
open ends of the other two boxes in the same manner.
Turn one of the large boxes on the shelf end and place
the other large box on its shelf end upon it, with the open
compartments facing the same way. Match their edges
and nail them together. Do the same with the small
box. Nail the top on, allowing it to project equally all
around. Turn all the boxes open side down upon the
floor and nail on the rear legs. Reverse and nail on the
front legs. Nail the cleats on the door, placing them
about 4 inches from each end. Fit and hang the door,
placing the hinges about 6 inches from each end. Screw
on the pull-knob and the button.
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REFERENCE STAND
Illustration 60
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 3 Soap Boxes (about 10% in. deep, 14*4 in. wide, 20 in.
long).
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 6 in. longer than the
outside length of the bctxes. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 6 in.
longer than the outside length of the boxes.
Tops. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 2 in. wider than the outside depth
of the box with the cover removed, 2 in. longer than the outside
width of the box.
Facing Strip Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 6 in.
longer than the outside length of the long boxes.
Construction :
Make the legs 6 inches longer than the length of the
boxes. Remove the covers from all and one end from
each of two boxes. Use the removed end of each of these
boxes as a shelf for each. Stand these two boxes on their
closed ends and place and nail the shelves in them at a
height to correspond with the top side of the third box
when the third box is placed on its side. Stand the third
box on end, and upon its upper end place one of the
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other two boxes, both open compartments facing the
same way. Set the end face of the first box even with
the outside face of the third box, match their edges, and
nail them together. Turn these two boxes upside down ;
place and nail the second box to the other end of the
third box in the same manner, having the open ends of
the first and second boxes facing the same way. Nail on
the legs, two at each end of the stand, keeping their
upper ends even with the top edge of the end sections oi
the stand. Turn the stand upon its legs and nail a top
on each end section, allowing the top to project % inch
over the outside face of the legs at the front, rear, and
end. Nail on the facing strip legs, two on the front and
two at opposite points on the rear side, so placed that
their edges will project evenly over the abutting edges of
the boxes.
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CHILD'S CLOTHES-PRESS
Illustration 61
Figure 1
This is similar in form and construction to the Ref-
erence Stand, but is made with larger boxes, additional
shelves, and a curtain.
Requirements :
Body. 1 Packing Box (about 9^4 in. deep, 28 in. wide, 31 in.
long). 2 Tobacco Boxes (about 9^4 in. deep, 13% in. wide, 37 in.
long).
Tops. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 3 in. larger each way than the end
of the narrow boxes.
Shelves. 4 Pieces ^ in. thick, width equal to the inside depth
of the narrow box, and length equal to the inside length of the
narrow box.
Legs. 4 Pieces % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 4 in. longer than the
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narrow boxes. 4 Pieces % in. thick, 1 % in. wide, 4 in. longer than
the narrow boxes.
Facing Strips. 4 Pieces % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 4 in. longer
than the narrow boxes.
Hardware. 1 brass rod or tube % in. in diameter, % in. longer
than the inside width of the wide box.
Curtain. A suitable sliding curtain of any desired material or
pattern.
Construction :
Make the legs 4 inches longer than the narrow boxes.
Remove the covers from all and one end from each of the
narrow boxes. Use the removed end as shelf for each.
Stand the narrow boxes on their closed ends, and place
and nail these shelves in them at a height to correspond
with the top side of the wide box, with the wide box
placed on its end. Fit and nail in place a shelf near the
other end of each of the narrow boxes, having the com-
partments at each end of the box the same in size. Lay
the wide box on its side and place one of the narrow
boxes upon it, both open compartments facing the same
way. Set the end face of the narrow box even with the
outside end face of the wide box. Match their edges and
nail them together. Turn them upside down and nail
the other narrow box to the other end of the wide
box in the same manner, having the open ends of
the narrow boxes facing the same way. Nail on the
corner legs, two at each end of the stand, having
their upper ends even with the open ends of the
boxes. Turn the stand upon its legs, and place and nail
a top on each end section, allowing the top to project %
inch over the outside face of the legs at the front, rear,
and end. Nail on the facing strips, two on the front and
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two at opposite points on the rear side, so placed that
their edges will project evenly over the abutting edges
of the boxes.
Bore a hole y± inch in diameter and y± inch deep in
the inside side face of the wide compartment, 1 inch
from the front face and 1 inch from the under side of
the top of the compartment. Gouge a vertical slot *4
inch wide from one hole to the under side of the top of
the compartment. Slip the curtain upon the rod and
insert one end of the rod in the first hole and spring the
other end through the slot into the second hole.
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UMBRELLA- AND OVEESHOE-STAND
Illustration 62 Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Grocery Packing Box (about 7% in. deep, 21^ in.
wide, 31% in. long). 2 Shoe-polish Boxes (about 5% in. deep, 7l/2
in. wide, 9% in. long).
Shelves. 2 Pieces % in. thick, width equal to the inside depth
of the box, length equal to the inside width of the box.
Corner Trim. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1^ in. wide, length equal
to the outside length of the large box. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in.
wide, length equal to the outside length of the large box.
Vertical Facing Strips. 4 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, length
equal to the outside length of the large box.
Top Facing Strips. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 1 in. longer
than twice the outside length of the small box and the outside
width of the large box combined. 4 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide,
1 in. longer than the outside width of the large box.
Construction :
Make the legs as long as the outside length of the large
box. Remove the covers. Fit and nail the shelves in
place, making one compartment about 6 inches high, the
other two being of equal height. The shelves may be
fastened with li/4 inch brads driven through the side
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and bottom of the box into the edges of the shelves.
Turn the large box on its end on the floor, the large
compartment being at the lower end. Place one of the
small boxes on the floor against the side of the large box
and nail them together. Do the same with the other
small box at the other side of the large box. Nail the
corner trim on the outer end of each small box, also two
vertical facing strips on both the front and the rear on
the side edge of the large box. Keep the inner edges of
these strips even with the inside face of the side of the
large box and their upper ends even with the outside
face of the top end. Lay the long top facing strips, flat
side down, across the front and rear edge of the stand
and nail them. Keep their ends even with the outside
face of the corner trim. Their outside edges are also to
be even with the outside face of the corner trim and
vertical facing strips. Two inches back from each end
of these top facing strips make a saw-cut 14 inch deep
and, with a chisel, cut away the top half of the strip at
this point. Do the same with each end of all the short
facing strips. Make two similar saw-cuts 2 inches apart
across the top of the long strips, in line with both edges
of the four vertical facing strips and cut away in like
manner. Place all the short strips in place, the uncut
side up, and fit their ends into the recesses cut in the
long strips and nail them. These recesses are made and
fit like those described for the Picture Frame, Illustra-
tion 72.
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CHAFING-DISH TABLE
Illustration
Figures 1 and 2
There are two closets on the side and a drawer be-
tween. The recess between the side closets is closed at
the rear by a junction piece extending 2 inches below
the drawer. Each closet contains two shelves.
Requirements :
Body. 2 Canned-tomato Boxes (about 10% in. deep, 13% in.
wide, 18% in. long). 1 Canned-asparagus Box (about 8^4 in. deep,
12 in. wide, 14% in. long).
Doors. 2 Pieces % in. thick, width 1% in. less than the closet
box, and length equal to the outside length of the closet box.
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 2 in. wider than the outside width of
the closet boxes, 3 in. longer than the outside length of the drawer
box and twice the outside depth of the closet boxes combined.
Shelves. 4 Pieces % in. thick, width equal to the outside depth
of the closet box, length equal to the inside width of the closot box.
Drawer Guides. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, length equal
to side width of the closet boxes.
Facing Strips. 1 Strip % in. thick, 2 in. wide, length equal to
the outside length of the drawer box.
Back Strips. 1 Piece % in. thick, 3 in. wider than the outside
depth of the drawer box, 3 in. shorter than the outside length of
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the drawer box and twice the outside depth of the closet boxes com-
bined.
Legs. 4 Strips ^ in. thick, 1*£ in. wide, 28 in. long. 4 Strips
y% in. thick, 2 in. wide, 28 in. long.
Hardware. 4 3 in. tee hinges and screws. 4 pull-knobs. 2 small
brass hooks and screws. 2 brass screw-eyes.
Construction :
Make the legs 28 inches long. Remove one side from
the boxes which are to form the side closets and nail the
cover down closely, then fit and fasten in the shelves with
brads driven from the outside of the box through into
the edges of the shelves, two shelves to each box. Place
the drawer box upon the floor, top side up, and remove
the cover. Against each end of this box place one of the
closets on end, with the open fronts facing the same way.
Place the top across the tops of the closets, allowing its
rear edge to project */£ inch over the back face of the
closets and l1/^ inches over each end and the front of
the closets, and nail it to them. Turn all three boxes
face down on the floor, and move the drawer up against
the under side of the top, and nail the rear legs on the
outside corners of the closets. Temporarily to hold the
rear legs the proper distance apart, place a light strip of
wood across the backs of them near their lower ends and
fasten slightly to one leg, then draw the legs together
until they measure the same distance apart at the bottom
as at the top, and nail the strip to the other leg. Nail
on the back strip, placing its upper edge against the
under side of the top. This back strip will extend
across the rear upper ends of both closets between the
rear legs, its outside face being even with the outside
rear face of the legs. Remove the temporary strips and
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turn the table upon its back, front side up. Fit the
drawer into place and fasten the drawer guides to the
side of each closet for the drawer to slide upon, and place
a block at the back to prevent its going in too far. Their
ends should be even with the front face of the closets be-
fore the door is hung. Put the front legs on and hang
the doors. Put the temporary strip across the lower ends
of the front legs the same as for the back legs, then, with
both doors closed, fit the facing strip across the ends of
the drawer guides and between the closets under the
drawer. The outer face of the facing strip will be even
with the outer faces of the drawer and the doors. Screw
on the knobs and place a small hook and eye just below
the facing strip to keep the doors closed. Remove the
temporary strips and stand the table upon its legs.
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WASHSTAND
Illustration 64
Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Body. 1 Butter Box (about 10^ in. deep, 13 in. wide, 25 in.
long). 2 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7*4 in. deep, 13 in. wide,
19% in. long).
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 7 in. longer and 2 in. wider than the
bottom of the box.
Doors. Made from the covers of the boxes.
Small Shelves. 4 Pieces ^ in. thick, width equal to the inside
width of the box, and length equal to the inside depth of the box.
Large Shelf. 1 Piece % in. thick, about 13 in. wide, 10^> in.
long.
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1*4 in. wide, 31 in. long. 4 Strips
% in. thick, 1% in. wide, 31 in. long.
Towel Eods. 2 Child 's broom handles.
Curtain Eod. 1 Child 's broom handle.
Waterproof Cover. 1 Piece white enameled oil-cloth, 3 in. wider
and longer than the top.
Curtain. 1 Piece cloth, % yd. long.
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Hardware. 1 package carpet tacks to fasten oil-cloth. 6 brass
hinges. 4 brass curtain hooks for towel-rod hangers. 2 brass cur-
tain hooks for curtain-rod hangers. 2 small brass hooks and screw-
eyes for fastening the side doors.
Construction :
Make the legs. Place the largest box with its side
upon the floor. Put the small boxes upright upon it, one
at each end, with the faces even at the end, and nail
them to the lower box, driving the nails down through
the ends of the small boxes. Clinch them on the under
side of the top of the bottom box. Keep all the open
compartments of the boxes to the front, and all the faces
even with each other.
Make the top of the washstand of two or more boards
7 inches longer and 2 inches wider than the bottom box.
Cut a circular hole in the center of the top, suitable for
the bowl which rests in it, allowing the edge of the bowl
to project about an inch above the top. Sandpaper and
smooth the edges of the hole. Then nail the top across
the tops of the upper boxes, so that the front edge will
project IVi inches, the ends 3% inches each, and the rear
edge i/2 incn beyond the boxes. Make the shelves and fit
them in place, securing them with nails driven through
the sides of the boxes. The shelf for the waste-water pail
should be placed so that the top of the r>ail will be 3
inches from the top of the washstand.
Nail the legs on the outside corners of the upright
boxes, driving the nails into the edges of the upper boxes.
Make the doors and hang them. Put the pull-knobs 2
inches from the edges, in the middle of the doors. When
finished, the outer faces of the doors and the legs will be
even with each other.
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173
Put on the brass hooks and screw in the eyes for
fastening the upper doors.
The curtain pole is made of a child's broom handle
cut to the proper length and held up by two brass hooks
screwed into the under side of the top. The towel racks
at each end of the washstand are made of broom handles
held by brass hooks placed 3l/2 inches below the top of
the stand.
Cover the top with the white enameled oil-cloth,
stretched taut, turned under the edges, and tacked un-
derneath. For the bowl opening, cut a hole much smaller
than the opening and slit the edges, turning them back
and tacking them on the under side.
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OCTAGON NURSERY TABLE
Illustration 65
Figures 1 and 2
Four children may sit at the table while at play, each
having a shelved compartment to hold his toys. The
table may be set at meal-time for the little ones.
Requirements :
Body. 4 Soap Boxes (about 10% in. deep, 14^4 in. wide, 20 in.
long).
Shelves. 12 Pieces % in. thick, width equal to the inside width
of the box, and length equal to the inside depth of the box.
Legs. 12 Pieces % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 2 in. longer than the
outside length of the box. 12 Pieces % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 2 in.
longer than the outside length of the box.
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, octagon shape 42 in. across from side
to side (six boards wide. See Fig. 2).
Construction :
Make the legs 2 inches longer than the outside length
of the box. Remove the covers. Fit and nail three
shelves in each box, placing the first one 6 inches from
one end of the box, the next one 11 inches from the same
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175
end, and divide the balance of the space equally with the
third shelf. Fasten the shelves with 1% inch wire brads
driven from the outside through into the ends of the
shelves. Nail two legs on each box at the corners of the
open side, allowing them to project 2 inches over the end
having the largest compartment. Stand each box on its
legs so placed as to form a hollow square in the center,
having the open sides face out. (See outline of the
boxes in dotted lines in Fig. 2 of the illustration.) Place
a small block 2 inches high under the rear end of each
box to make it stand level. Move the boxes together
until the corners touch and match. Place the inner legs
in a reverse position to fit in each angle, and nail to both
boxes forming the angle, using the try-square. Make
the top of octagon shape, 42 inches across from side to
side. Use seasoned, grooved and tongued material %
inch thick, 7 inches wide, planed on both sides. Draw
the octagon full size on the floor. Divide the space
across in six equal spaces and draw the lines represent-
ing the boards as shown in Fig. 2. Lay the boards be-
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tween the lines and mark and cut them to the proper
angle. Place them across the tops of the boxes and nail
firmly, driving each tightly against the other, allowing
each side edge to project about 1 inch over the outside
face of the legs. Set the nail-heads slightly below the
top surface, and then finish the top face with the smooth-
ing-plane.
If preferable, the boards forming the top may be
joined with hot glue instead of the groove-and-tongue
joint, but the edges must be held tightly together about
thirty-six hours, or until the glue becomes hard, before
nailing the top in place.
CHAPTER X
THE BOX TAKEN PARTLY OB ENTIRELY APART AND
THE MATERIAL USED IN CONSTRUCTION
12
L Cbe Stubio
stenciled in black.
!...! Floor:
Painted black, with rugs in Oriental colors.
G Plants :
Vines and growing plants with orange-colored or
i deep red blossoms.
! !
| — • "NOTIONETTE" LARGE WALL RACK
W WINDOW-SEAT
"SILVERETTE" " DRESSERETTE "
CHAFING-DISH TABLE
GREEK-CROSS TEA-TABLE DESK CHAIR
CLUB-ROOM STOOL
Color Scheme:
Black.
Orange.
WoodworTc :
Black paint.
J J Furniture:
Black paint.
j— j Walls:
Orange, with motif stenciled in orange brighter than
j"""i the walls, with a touch of black.
!...! Drop Ceiling:
Same color as walls, but much lighter shade.
• M...
i Hangings, Table- and Couch-covers:
!_._• Dark green, with motif stenciled in black and orange. .....
* Curtains: — j
Net in light orange or green, with small motif
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Illustration 66
,m\ KETTLE- AND COVER-HOLDER
One box placed on side. Cover and one end removed.
Illustration 67
j— - ] NEST OF BENCHES
L.-1 Seven boxes placed top side up. Both sides and the
! cover removed from each, and one thicker side and cor-
ner cleats added.
I— j
!-..! Illustration 68
TABLE BOOKSTAND
j One box placed top side up. Cover and one side re-
moved. Legs and handle arms added.
Illustration 69
FIREWOOD OR NEWSPAPER RACK
One box placed top side up. Cover and both sides
removed. Side braces, legs, and handle arms added.
j j
j
•
Illustration 70
DRESSING-TABLE CHAIR
One box placed top side up. Cover, one side, and
partitions of both ends removed. Legs and finish trims
added.
• • Illustration 71
FLAG WALL RACK
Bj Four boxes placed on their sides. Covers and both
! sides of each box removed. Three sides used as shelves.
.! Bottom partitions and facing strips added.
' Illustration 72
PICTURE FRAME NO. 1
One side removed from a packing box of % inch wood.
Illustration 73
MIRROR FRAME
The same as Illustration 72.
— • Illustration 74
PICTURE FRAME NO. 2
" •
Both sides removed from a 40-inch packing box.
Illustration 75
"DRESSERETTE"
One box taken apart and the materials used in con-
struction.
j~— j Illustration 76
GREEK-CROSS TEA-TABLE
L-i
Two boxes placed top side up with covers removed.
Portions of three other boxes used. .
Illustration 77
CHILD'S BEDSTEAD
•j One box placed top side up, cover removed. Legs and
i framework added.
• Illustration 78
,! INVALID'S BED-TABLE
One box placed top side up. One end removed and
„.„! hinged as door. Shelves, revolving portion, legs, and top
I added.
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KETTLE- AND COVER-HOLDER
Illustration 66
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Window-glass Box (about 2~y2 in- deep, 21 in. wide,
31 in. long).
End Strips. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1 in. wide, and length equal
to the outside width of the box.
Bottom Strip. 1 Strip % in. thick, 1 in. wide, and length 1 in.
shorter than the outside length of the box.
Brace. 1 Strip % in. thick, l1/^ in. wide, and length equal to
the outside length of the box.
Hardware. 6 brass hooks. The end strips, bottom strip, and
brace may be made from the side.
Construction :
Remove the cover and one side. Nail one end strip
placed on its edge across each end (and both on the same
side) of the cover. Keep the outside face and the ends
of the strip even with the edges of the cover. Nail the
bottom strip, also placed on its edge, extending from one
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end strip to the other and along the lower edge of the
holder. Place the brace across the end strip. Screw the
hooks into the body of the holder just below the brace at
points best suited for the various sizes of frying and
sauce pans. The covers placed behind the brace are sup-
ported by their knob handles resting upon the top edge
of the brace.
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NEST OF BENCHES FOR KINDERGARTEN
AND SETTLEMENT
Illustration 67 Figure 1
This simple device is an excellent substitute for extra
chairs. The set has a seating capacity for nine persons,
seating them according to age or size, two children being
seated upon each of the two larger benches. Two sets
were used constantly in the Sunshine Cottages.
The outside dimensions of the finished seats are as fol-
lows:
1 seat 8 in. deep, 9 in. wide, 16 in. long
1 "
8 1/2
i (
10 "
18
1 "
9
1 1
11 "
20
1 "
9%
( i
12 "
22
1 "
10
1 1
I 0 ( I
24
1 "
10 Ms
( i
14 "
26
1 "
11
i (
15 "
28
The benches are made from boxes by removing the
covers and sides, one side being replaced with a thicker
piece forming the seat.
Requirements :
Bodies. 7 Boxes varying in size, but each sufficiently large to
make one of the benches. The ends of the boxes must be % in.
thick and the bottoms not more than % in. thick.
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Seats. 1 piece % in. thick, 8 in: wide, 16 in. long.
1 " % " 8y2 " 18 "
1 " % lt 9 " 20 "
1 " % " 9% " 22 "
1 " % " 10 " 24 "
1 " % " 10% " 26 "
1 " % " 11 " 28 "
Construction :
Remove the covers and both sides from the boxes, and
reduce the remaining portion of each box to form a
bench. The following table specifies the outside dimen-
sions of each body-piece before the addition of the seat.
1 body-piece 8 in. deep, 8*4 in- wide, 16 in. long
1 " 8% " 9% " 18 "
1 " 9 " 10^4 " 20 "
1 " 9% " • 11^4 " 22 "
1 " 10 " 12^4 " 24 "
1 " 10% " 1314 '* 26 ll
1 " 11 " 141/4 " 28 "
Nail a seat to each body-piece of a corresponding size,
using care to have the ends of the body-piece square
with the bottom, which then becomes the back of the
bench. Use 2 inch wire nails to secure the seat to the
ends. When completed, the benches should all fit one
within the other as shown. Paint or stain them any
color, dark green being suggested as serviceable.
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TABLE BOOKSTAND
Illustration 68
Figures 1 and
Requirements :
Body. 1 Bluing Box, 6% in. deep, 11% in. wide, 13 in. long.
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 4 in. longer than the
height of the box. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1^ in. wide, 4 in. longer
than the height of the box.
Handle Arms. 2 Strips % in. thick, iy2 in. wide, 3 in. longer
than the width of the box.
Construction :
Make the legs. 4 inches longer than the height of the
box. Remove the cover and one side of the box. Place a
leg at each corner and nail firmly, allowing each leg to
project 2 inches both above and below the box. Set the
heads of tne nails well in and clinch the points on the
inside. Use a light hammer and the brad-awl if neces-
sary, as the material, being thin, is liable to split. Place
the handle arms flat side down on top of and across the
legs, having the outer edge even with the outside face
of the legs, each end projecting equally over the front
and rear face of the legs. Use long, slender wire brads
for securing the handle arms to the legs, driven from the
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top through the arms into the tops of the legs. Do not
fail to place a well-driven nail through the front legs
into the edge of the bottom, as indicated by the dots in
the illustration.
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FIREWOOD OR NEWSPAPER RACK
Illustration 69 Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Condensed-milk Box (about 7*4 in. deep, 13 in. wide,
19% in. long).
Legs. 4 Strips % in- thick, 1% in. wide, 8 in. longer than the
height of the box. 4 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 8 in. longer
than the height of the box.
Handle Arms. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 5 in. longer than
the width of the box.
Side Braces. 2 Strips Vj in. thick, 2% in. wide, and the length
equal to the length of the box inside.
Construction :
Make the legs 8 inches longer than the height of the
box with the cover removed. Remove the cover and both
sides of the box. Turn the remaining portion on its side
and nail the legs of one side in position. Turn the box-
over and secure the legs of the other side, allowing each
leg to project 4 inches above and 4 inches below the box.
Place the try-square on the bottom and against the end
to square it, then drive a nail through the legs intc the
BOX FUKNITUEE 189
edge of the bottom at the points shown by the dots, to
hold it square. Having made both ends square and
secure, place the rack upright on its legs, and cut the side
braces to the neat inside length between the ends. Place
them on edge inside and secure with nails driven through
the legs from the outside, and clinch the nails on the in-
side face of the brace. Place the handle arms on top of
the legs, having their outer edges even with the outside
face of the legs, and project the ends equally outside of
the legs both front and rear. Use long, slender wire
nails for securing the handle arms to the legs, driven
from the top through the arms into the legs.
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DRESSING-TABLE CHAIR
Illustration 70
Figure 1
The children's chairs shown in the Nursery Interior
and the baby's high chair in the Dining-room Interior
are a smaller type of this chair made with smaller boxes,
the former having shorter and the latter longer legs.
Requirements :
Body. 1 Canned-soup Box (about 11 in. deep, 13% in. wide,
18% in. long).
Legs. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 21 in. long. 2 Strips
1/2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, 21 in. long. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in.
wide, 25 in. long. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 25 in. long.
Back Top. 1 Strip % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 19^ in. long.
Arms. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 14 in. long.
Seat Support. 2 Strips % in. thick, 3 in. wide, 13% in. long.
1 Strip % in. thick, 3 in. wide, 17^4 in. long.
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Construction :
Make the legs, two 21 inches and two 25 inches long.
Remove the cover and one side from the box. Cut each
end down to a height of 6 inches. Nail on the legs, al-
lowing them all to project 15 inches below the bottom
(which is to form the seat) of the box. Place a seat
support under each end, having its edge against the
bottom, and nail both ends to the legs. Place the other
support across between the front legs and nail it firmly.
Stand the chair upon its legs. Trim the top edges of the
back and the back legs until they are even, and nail on
the back top. Saw off that portion of each front leg
above the seat which projects inside the end face of the
body of the chair, and fit and nail the arms on, having
their inside edges even with the inside face of the body.
It will be necessary to cut the rear end of the arm to let
the rear leg' in even with the inside edge of the arm.
The front end of the arm may project % inch over the
face of the leg.
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FLAG WALL RACK
Illustration 71
Figure 1
The collection of national flags, as seen in the Dining-
room Interior, is a pleasing Scandinavian custom. An
additional charm is added to the dining-table when, as
guest, your country's colors blend in decoration with
those of your host. The rack may also be used for pot-
tery or plants, or the open pockets for books, as in the
Den Interior.
Requirements :
Body. 3 Condensed-milk Boxes (about T1^ in. deep, 13 in. wide,
19% in. long).
Bottom. 1 Piece % in. thick, width equal to the outside depth
of the box, 10^4 in. longer than three times the outside length of
the box.
Facing Strips. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 3~y2 in. wide, the length
equal to the inside width of the box.
Junction Strips. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 7 in. wide, the length
equal to the inside width of the box.
End Shelves. 2 Pieces ^2 in. thick, the width equal to the
inside depth of the box, and 12% in. long.
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Middle Shelf. 1 Piece % in. thick, the width equal to the in-
side depth of the box, and 18% in. long.
Pocket Partitions. 2 Pieces % in. thick, the width equal to the
inside depth of the box, and length equal to the inside width of the
box. The ends from a fourth condensed-milk box will serve for
pocket partitions.
Construction :
Remove the cover and both sides from each box. Stand
the remaining portion of all the boxes in a line end to
end on their sides, with the end and bottom edges up,
having the bottoms all facing the same way, and lay the
rack bottom piece across the ends upon them, and nail
it to the end edge of the end boxes, having the end of
the rack bottom even with the outside end face of the
boxes, and allow it to project y2 inch over the outside bot-
tom face of the boxes. Set the third box midway between
the other two, with the same projection of rack bottom
over the bottom face of the box, and nail the rack bottom
to the bottom edge of the box. With the try-square set
each end of each box square, and at the same time nail
through the rack bottom into their ends. Turn the piece
over so that the bottoms of all three boxes face up. Nail
on the junction pieces which join the bottoms together,
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and at each end nail the facing strips on the back, hav-
ing the edge of the facing strips even with the ends of
the rack. Turn the rack right side up and fit and nail
in place the pocket partitions and shelves, keeping the
tops of the shelves 3 inches below the top edge of the
rack, and the pockets all of an even width of about 5Vs
inches.
The rack may be hung with picture wire and hooks or
nailed to the wall, as circumstances permit.
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PICTURE FRAME No. 1
Illustration 72
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 2 Strips % in. thick, 3 in. wide, 23*4 in. long. 2 Strips
% in. thick, 3 in. wide, 33 in. long.
Glass. 1 Glass 16 in. by 26 in.
Back. 1 Stiff Pasteboard, 16 in. by 26 in. 1 Piece heavy brown
paper, 18 in. by 28 in.
Construction :
The frame is quite easy to make, but care should be
taken to make the joints a good close fit. Plane the strips
true and smooth, and cut the ends perfectly square. The
longer strips should measure exactly 33 inches long ; the
shorter ones 23*4 inches long. Halve both ends of
the longer ones 3 inches back, thus :
and halve one end of each of the shorter ones in the same
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manner, and groove out the other end of each of the
shorter ones, thus:
keeping the outer edge of the groove 114 inches from the
end. The groove will be 3 inches wide to receive the end
of the longer strip. Wrap a piece of sandpaper around
a block, and smooth all the cuts until they fit perfectly
when the strips are matched together. A rabbet 14 inch
wide and % incn deep must be cut in each strip along
the edge, forming the opening to receive the glass, pic-
ture, and pasteboard backing, thus :
making the short strips right- and left-handed.
Fit all the pieces together and mark and cut the rabbet
in the long strips, which will be along the edge on the
uncut side of the strip. Lay both long strips flat on their
backs, parallel with each other and about 16 inches apart.
Coat each joint with hot glue and fit the side strips in
place, and hold each corner tightly together with a screw
clamp. If no clamps are convenient, put a weight (a flat-
iron, for instance) upon each corner after first using the
try-square to square it. Or the frame may be fastened
at the joints with four short screws set in from the back,
the length of which must be slightly less than the thick-
ness of the frame. Insert glass, picture, and pasteboard
back, and secure with small tacks. Stretch brown paper
over the entire back, and glue or paste its edges to the
frame.
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MIRROR FRAME
Illustration 73
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 2 Strips % in. thick, 3 in. wide, 38 *£ in. long. 3 Strips
% in. thick, 3 in. wide, 19^4 in. long.
Mirrors. 1 Mirror Glass, 14 in. square. 2 Mirror Glasses, 7 in.
wide, 14 in. long.
Backs. 1 Sheet of stiff pasteboard, 14 in. square. 2 Sheets of
stiff pasteboard, 7 in. wide, 14 in. long.
Construction :
Halve the ends of all the strips. Each long strip must
have two grooves % inch deep and 3 inches wide to re-
ceive the intermediate strips. The outer edge of these
grooves will be 9~y2 inches from each end of the long
strips. Cut a rabbet all around the inside edge of the
frame and on both edges of the intermediate strips.
For instructions, see description of Picture Frame No. 1,
Illustration 72.
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PICTURE FRAME No. 2
Illustration 74
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 2 Strips % in. thick, 3 in. wide, 64% in. long. 6 Strips
% in. thick, 3 in. wide, 19% in. long.
Glass. 2 Clear Window-glasses, 14 in. square.
Back. 2 Sheets of stiff pasteboard, 14 in. square. 3 Sheets of
stiff pasteboard 7 in. wide, 14 in. long. 2 Pieces heavy brown
paper, 15 in. square. 3 Pieces heavy brown paper, 8 in. wide, 15 in.
long.
Construction :
Halve the ends of all the strips. Each long strip must
have four grooves % inch deep and 3 inches wide to
receive the intermediate strips. The outer edge of the
first groove will be 9% inches from the end of the strip,
and the second one will be 26 inches. Cut a rabbet all
around the inside edge of the frame and on both edges
of the intermediate strips. For instructions, see descrip-
tion of Picture Frame No. 1, Illustration 72.
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'DRESSERETTE"
Illustration 75
Figure 1
This little ' ' Dresserette " was used in a studio for a
year in place of a dressing-table, and, as it was secured
to the wall in the corner of the room, no floor space was
required for it.
Requirements :
Body. 1 Shoe Box (about 14 in. deep, 21 in. wide, 34 in. long).
Sides. 2 Pieces % in. thick, one 12% in. and one 13*4 in. wide,
each 28 in. long.
Shelves. 3 Pieces ^ in. thick, triangular shape with 1 in. added
to the depth.
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Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, triangular shape with 1 in. added to
the depth.
Bottom. 1 Piece % in. thick, triangular shape with 1 in. added
to the depth.
Corner Trim. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 1^ in. wide, 28 in. long.
2 Pieces y2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, 28 in. long.
Door. 1 Piece % in. thick, 15 in. wide, 28 in. long.
Door Cleats. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 14 in. long.
Hardware. 2 1% in. brass hinges (butts) and screws. 1 brass
pull-knob. 1 brass button.
Construction :
Cut the parts called for in the requirements (except
the hardware) from the shoe box.
Make the corner trim in the usual way (the same as
corner legs are made) 28 inches long. Place the top and
bottom with the longest or base edge on the bench, the
triangle pointing up. Nail the widest side piece to them,
having its ends even with the outside face of both the
top and bottom, its upper edge projecting y2 inch over
the points. Fit and nail the other side piece on the
opposite edge of the triangles. Turn the piece over, lay-
ing it on one of the sides, and fit the shelves in, spacing
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them equally between the ends, using the try-square to
make them true.
Plane the edge of the short legs of the corner trim
until they fit on each corner, as shown in Fig. 2, and
nail them in place. Nail the cleats across the door, put-
ting one 3 inches from each end. Fit and hang the door
and screw the pull-knob and button on. Fig. 2 shows the
base of the triangle to be 18 inches, the height 9 inches,
and the length of each side 12^4 inches. Before cutting,
1 inch is added to the front of the shelf to receive the
corner trim.
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GREEK-CROSS TEA-TABLE
Illustration 76
Figures 1 and 2
This unique tea-table is most convenient for a small
space. It may be used as a serving-table. The two
drawers are used for holding spoons or flat silver or as
trays for serving. The lower compartment is open on
opposite sides, the other two sides being closed. The
drawers extend through, with pull-knobs on both ends.
The leaves are hinged and fold. When in use, the leaves
are held up by swiveled arms secured to the under side
of the table top.
Requirements :
Body. 1 Packing-box (about 19 in. square, 26 in. long). 2
Raisin Boxes.
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 18 in. square.
Drawer Shelves. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 17 % in. square.
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Leaves. 4 Pieces % in. thick, 7 in. wide, 18 in. long.
Shelf Separators. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 17^4 in.
long.
Arms. 4 Pieces % in. thick, 1^4 in- wide, 9 in. long.
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 25 in. long. 4 Strips
% in. thick, 1% in. wide, 25 in. long.
Hardware. 8 1^> in. brass butts and screws. 4 small brass
knobs. 4 screws ^ in. in diameter and 1% in. long.
Construction :
Select a packing-box whose ends are % inch thick, and
use one end for the table top, and cut the drawer shelf
and leg strips from the sides and cover. Make the legs
25 inches long. Make the top 18 inches square, each
edge being perfectly straight and smooth. Make the
two shelves 1714 inches square. Lay them upon the
bench, with the grain of the wood of both shelves run-
ning in the same direction. Place the separators on edge
at opposite sides between them and at right angles to and
across the grain of the wood of the shelves. Nail both
shelves to them with 1% inch brads driven through the
shelf into the edge of the separator, having the outside
face and ends of the separator even with the edges of
the shelves. Turn them upon edge and nail a leg at each
corner, allowing all the legs to project 10 inches on the
same side. Stand on its legs and put on the top, nail-
ing it to the top of each leg, having the edges of the top
even with the outside face of the legs all around. Place
the brass butts about 3 inches each way from each corner,
cutting away the edges sufficiently to let the butts in
even with the edges of the top. Fit the leaves, letting
the butts into their edges in the same way, and hang
them. Bore a ^4 incn n°le through the center of each
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arm 4 inches from one end, and counter-bore one side of
each so that the head of the screw will go in even. Turn
the table upside down and screw the arms on the under
side of the top, placing the screw 1 inch from each edge,
and midway in the opposite direction. Make the trays
from the raisin boxes and fit them between the legs, cut-
ting them down and moving in their sides and ends if
necessary. Screw two knobs on each end of each tray,
placing them 1% inches from each side edge, or about 4
inches apart.
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CHILD'S BEDSTEAD
Illustration 77
Figure 1
Requirements :
Body. 1 Packing-box (about 15*4 in. deep, 26% in. wide, 51
in. long).
Legs. 4 Strips y2 in. thick, 1% in. wide, 36 in. long. 4 Strips
1/2 in- thick, 2 in. wide, 36 in. long.
Top Frame Side. 2 Strip's % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 51 in. long.
2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 54 in. long.
Top Frame End. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 25% in.
long. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 29% in. long.
Side Slats. 38 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 22 in. long.
Facing Strips. 2 Strips % in- thick, 2 in. wide, 48 in. long.
2 Strips y2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, 23% in. long.
Construction :
Make the legs 34 inches long. Take the box apart and
reduce the depth to 7 inches outside depth without the
cover. Put the box together again and turn it on its
side. Nail on the legs, allowing them to project 12
inches below the bottom face of the box, and 17 inches
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above the open top edge. Place it upon its legs and nail
on the facing strips along the bottom of the sides and
ends, having the bottom edge of the strips even with the
bottom face of the box. Nail the 51-inch-long strip to
the inside face of the legs, extending it from leg to leg
at opposite ends, having its upper edge even with the
top of the legs. Put the other one on the opposite side,
and put the 25^-inch-long strips across the ends. Miter
the ends of the other top frame strips to an angle of 45
degrees and place them on their flat sides on the other
top frame strips, having their inner edges even with the
inner face of the lower top frame strip, and nail them
together. Place the slats on the outside face of the box,
with their lower ends resting on the facing strips, having
their upper ends on the outside face of the top frame to
which they are to be nailed. Place and nail all the slats,
spacing them equally 2 inches apart.
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INVALID'S BED-TABLE
Illustration 78
Figure 1
The table has a lower compartment, having one door
for night conveniences, upon which rests a tea-tray for
serving tea or a light luncheon. The upper section con-
tains a revolving rack fitted with shelves carrying the
articles most frequently required by the invalid, who
turns the rack at will.
Requirements :
Body. 1 Household-ammonia Box (about 10% in. deep,
in. wide, 18% in. long).
Door. Made from the side removed from the box.
Tray. Made from parts of a box 14% in. square.
Shelf. 1 Piece y2 in. thick, 18% in. square.
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 21% in. square.
Circular Heads. 2 Heads about 13 in. in diameter removed
from a half barrel.
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Vertical Divisions. 1 Piece y2 in. thick, 13 in. wide, 12 in. long.
2 Pieces % in. thick, 6^4 in. wide, 12 in. long.
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 33 in. long. 4 Strips
y2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, 33 in. long.
Hardware. 21% in. hinges (butts) with screws. 1 porcelain
pull-knob. 1 brass button and screw.
Construction :
Make the legs 33 inches long. From the material
forming the above-mentioned box, make a box 10% inches
deep, 181/2 inches square, outside measurements, with
one side left open. Turn the box on its side and nail the
legs on, allowing each one to project 3^2 inches below
the bottom, and stand the table upon its legs. Make the
shelf 18% inches square. To prevent its splitting, put a
cleat % inch thick, iy2 inches wide, across each end.
Make the revolving shelf rack by standing the wide
division-piece on end, and upon it place one of the heads,
with the end of the partition extending exactly across
the center of the head, and nail them together. On each
side of the wide division and at a right angle, place also
on end one of the narrow divisions and nail through the
head into its end. Turn the piece upside down and
place and nail the other head in a similar manner to the
other ends of the division-pieces. Fit a shelf (having its
outer edge curved the same as the heads) in three of the
compartments and place and secure them at varying
heights to suit any of the small articles chat an invalid
would require. Cut off the heads of two 3 inch wire
nails, and with the awl make a hole a little smaller than
the nail through the center of each head, and drive the
headless nail into the hole in each head, allowing each
nail to project % inch, which completes the rack. Enter
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the shelf between the legs at their upper ends, and lower
and nail it, the distance between its upper face and the
top of the legs being y± inch greater than the outside
length of the revolving rack. Bore a hole (slightly larger
than the headless nail) through the exact center of the
shelf. Put a small leather or metal washer (metal is
better) 14 incn thick directly over the hole in the shelf,
and set the rack in place with the headless nail project-
ing through the washer into the hole in the shelf. Make
the top 211/2 inches square; put a cleat % inch thick,
11/2 inches wide, on the under side across each end.
Keep each end and the outside edge of the cleat 1%
inches from the outside edge of the top, and it will come
between and inside of the projecting legs when the top is
nailed on. Bore a hole in the center of the top to receive
the headless nail projecting from the top of the rack, and
nail on the top, allowing it to project on all sides 1 inch
over the outer face of the legs. Fit and hang the door.
Screw on the knob and button. Make a tray 14i/*> inches
square of material % inch thick. It should be about 2
inches deep on the outside.
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CHAPTER XI
MORE ELABORATE COMBINATIONS OF THE ARTICLES
IN THE PREVIOUS CHAPTERS AND WITH
LARGER AND A GREATER
NUMBER OF BOXES
Hnxmlfo'e IRoom
INVALID'S BED TABLE WALL DESK AND CHAIR
CORNER WASHSTAND SMALL WALL RACK
• • WINDOW- SEAT
Color Scheme:
White.
Old rose.
Woodwork :
White paint.
• • Furniture:
White paint, with motif stenciled in old rose. • •
Walls:
Old rose, with motif stenciled in white.
Ceiling :
White.
Hangings and Window-seat Cover:
Linen in old-rose color.
Curtains and Bedspread:
White dotted swiss. The motif may be expressed by
, g embroidering the dots in groups with old-rose silk.
Floor:
Light wood, left in its natural state and varnished,
with rugs of old rose and white.
Plants:
Growing ivy, white and rose-colored geraniums, and
deep pink roses.
CHAPTER XI
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Illustration 79
TEACHER'S DESK
Two large boxes placed on end. Covers removed and
hinged as doors. Two small boxes placed on end, covers
removed. Corner trim, shelves, brace, and false top
added.
Illustration 80
BOY'S WORK-TABLE
Two boxes placed on end. Covers removed and hinged
as doors. One box placed top side up, cover removed.
Shelves, corner trim, and false top added.
Illustration 81
WINDOW-SEAT
Four boxes placed on their sides. Covers of all and
one side of two removed. One box placed on end, the
other end removed. Shelves, legs, facing strips, and
seat added.
Illustration 82
BEDROOM WINDOW-SEAT
Two boxes placed on end. Covers removed and hinged
as doors. One end of each removed. Two boxes placed
top side up, covers removed. Lids, shelves, and legs
added.
Illustration 83
COLLEGE CORNER SEAT
, B Four boxes placed on their sides. Covers of all and
one side of two removed. Two boxes placed on end, other
end removed. One box placed top side up. Shelves, legs,
trims, and seat added.
Illustration 84
SINGLE WARDROBE
Two boxes placed top side up. One has side removed
and hinged as flap-door, one has end removed. One box
placed on end, cover removed. Shelf, door, legs, and false
top added.
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• •
Illustration 85
DOUBLE WARDROBE
Four boxes placed top side up. Two have one side • •
removed and hinged as flap-door, two have ends removed.
Two boxes placed on end, covers removed. Shelf, doors,
legs, and false top added.
Illustration 86 , ,
SPITZBERGEN SIDEBOARD
Two boxes placed on end and one box on its side.
Covers of all removed and hinged as doors. One box
placed top side up, cover removed. Partitions, shelves,
legs, false top, and plate rack added.
Illustration 87
ALLENDALE SIDEBOARD
Four boxes placed on their sides. Covers and one side
of two removed. Covers of two hinged as doors. Shelves, , B
legs, false top, and plate rack added.
Illustration 88
COPENHAGEN SIDEBOARD
Four boxes placed on end. Covers of two removed.
Sides of two removed and hinged as doors. Two small
boxes placed on end, covers removed and hinged as doors.
One box placed on its side, cover removed. Shelves, legs,
and false top added.
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TEACHER'S DESK
Illustration 79
Figure 1
Requirements :
Closets. 2 Kubber-shoe Cases (about 13% in. deep,
wide, 27% in. long).
Pigeonholes. 2 Cocoa Boxes (5 in. deep, 8% in. wide, 11 in.
long).
Closet Shelves. 4 Pieces % in. thick, width equal to the inside
width of the box, and length equal to the inside depth of the box.
Partitions. 2 Pieces % in, thick, 6 in. wide, and length equal
to the inside depth of the box.
Corner Trim. 8 Pieces % in. thick, 1% in. wide, and length
equal to the outside length of the box. 8 Pieces % in. thick, 2 in.
wide, and length equal to the outside length of the box.
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 1% in. wider than the outside depth
of the box, and 42 in. long.
Brace. 1 Piece % in. thick, 6 in. wide, and 36 in. long.
Pigeonhole Shelves. 4 Pieces % in. thick, the width equal to
the inside depth of the box, and length equal to the inside
length of the box. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 4 in. wide, and length
equal to the inside depth of the box.
Long Shelf. 1 Piece % in. thick, the width equal to the out-
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side depth of the box with the cover removed, and about 22 in.
long.
Door Cleats. 4 Pieces ^ in. thick, 2 in. wide, 5 in. shorter than
the outside width of the box.
Doors. The doors will be made from covers removed from the
boxes.
Hardware. 2 pull-knobs. 4 3 in. tee hinges and screws.
Construction :
Make the corner trim (same construction as described
for legs) the same length as the outside length of the box.
Remove the covers. Turn one of the larger boxes open
side up, and fit the lower shelf in place (snug fit), plac-
ing it in the center of the length of the box, and secure it
by driving 1*4 inch brads through the sides of the box
directly into the edges of the shelf. Space the brads
about 3 inches apart. Fit the upper shelf. Remove it
and fasten to it the partition, with the brads driven
through the shelf into the edge of the partition, placing
the partition at the center of the shelf. Place the shelf
and partition, and secure the shelf in the same manner
as the lower shelf, having the partition close up to the
end of the box. Set the partition vertically true and
secure it with brads driven through the end of the box
into its edge. Nail on the corner trim, placing one on the
corner of each closet box. Make the door to fit between
the corner trim. Make it 14 incn shorter than the out-
side length of the box. Put the cleats on; the upper
one just low enough to clear the upper shelf, and the
lower one the same distance up from the bottom end.
Lay the door on, having the top end even with the end
of the box. Place the hinges about 15 inches apart and
equal distance from the ends. Screw the knob on the
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door midway the height and 2 inches from the edge. A
small screw-button may be placed on the leg opposite the
knob to hold the door closed. Duplicate this with the
other large box. Stand both closets on end, space apart,
and put the top on, having the rear edge even with the
face of the corner trim. Have the ends and front project
equally, then nail securely to each closet. Cut away the
back half of the lower end of the rear inside corner trim
for a height of 6 inches from the bottom end of the
closets, to receive the brace. Put the brace on and nail
it in place. It will extend across the rear of the closets
at the bottom, fitting into the recess made in the two in-
side corner trims, and its ends will butt against the out-
side corner strips, its rear face being even with the rear
face of the corner trim. Place the small boxes which are
to form the pigeonholes, and fasten them by nails driven
from the inside of the box into the top of the desk, hav-
ing their ends and rear faces even with the edges of the
desk top. Fit and secure the shelves and partitions with
small brads in the same manner as those for the closets.
Put a small cleat % inch thick and % inch deep on the
inner ends of each box, and cut the shelf to length and
fasten with brads driven through near its ends into the
cleats.
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BOY'S WORK-TABLE
Illustration 80
Figure 1
Similar to the Teacher 's Desk, without the upper com-
partments and having the closets open at the sides in-
stead of in front; the waste box between, acting as a
brace, makes a rear brace as in the Teacher's Desk un-
necessary.
NOTE. The Kitchen Table is made the same as the
Boy's Work-Table, except that the closets are provided
with additional shelves and have no doors, and two
shelves in the recess supplant the waste box between the
closets.
Requirements :
Closets. 2 Rubber-shoe Boxes (about 13% in. deep, 14^ in.
wide, 27 y2 in. long).
Waste Receptacle. 1 Jam Box (about 11% in. deep, 7% in.
wide, 18 in. long).
Bench Top. 1 Piece 1 in. thick, 6 in. wider than the outside
width of the closet boxes, 6 in. longer than twice the outside depth
of the closet boxes added to the outside length of the waste-recep-
tacle box (2 boards wide).
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Shelves. 4 Pieces % in. thick, the width equal to the inside
depth of the box, and length equal to the inside width of the box.
Doors. Made from the covers removed from the boxes.
Door Cleats. 4 Strips % in. thick, l1/^ in. wide, 2% in. shorter
than the outside width of the closet box.
Corner Trim. 8 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, and length
equal to the outside length of the closet box. 8 Strips % in. thick,
1% in. wide, and length equal to the outside length of the closet
box.
Hardware. 4 1% in- hinges (butts). 2 porcelain pull-knobs.
2 buttons.
Construction :
Make the corner trim the length of the outside length
of the closet box. Remove the covers. Nail the corner
trim on both closet boxes and stand them on end on the
floor 22!/2 inches apart, with their closed backs facing
each other. Place the waste-wood receptacle on the floor
between them, its open top facing up, and nail each end of
it to one of the closets. The waste box should be in a cen-
tral line with the closets. Clinch the nails and fit and
nail the shelvjes in place, one shelf in the closet contain-
ing the long tools and three in the other closet, spaced
apart as will be most convenient. Put the top on and
nail it in place, allowing it to project 3 inches over the
face of the doors and the same over the sides of the
closets. ' Make and fit the doors, putting the cleats on
the inside face at such heights as not to interfere with
the shelves when the doors are closed. Hang the doors
and screw on the pull-knobs and buttons.
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WINDOW-SEAT
Illustration 81
Figures I and
This practical Window-Seat is made by combining two
Flower- and Plant-Stands having slots cut across in the
back of each to receive the ends of a portable seat which
is supported at its center by a box made similar to
the Coal- or Paper-Box, without its cover, Illustration
16. As the individual pieces forming the window-seat
merely support or rest upon each other, they may easily
be assembled or removed as desired. The box support
compartment makes a convenient receptacle for cover-
ings and pillows when not in use and can be readily
withdrawn, as the seat merely rests upon it.
Requirements :
Bodies. 4 Soap Boxes (about 10% in. deep, 14*4 in. wide,
20 in. long). 1 Box of the same width and depth, but 4 in.
shorter, so that it will not project outside the edge of the seat.
Top Compartment Sides. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 6 in. wide, by
the length of the box inside.
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Arms. 4 Pieces % in. thick, 3 in. wide, by 3 in. longer than
the outside depth of the box with the cover removed.
Facing Strips. 8 Pieces % in. thick, 3 in. wide, by 3 in.
shorter than the outside depth of the box with the cover removed.
Legs for Seat Support. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 4 in.
longer than the outside width of the box. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1%
in. wide, 4 in. longer than the outside width of the box.
Legs for Stand. 8 Strips l/2 in' thick, 1^ in. wide, 3 in. longer
than twice the outside width of the box. 8 Strips % in. thick, 2 in.
wide, 3 in. longer than twice the outside width of the box.
Seat. 1 Piece % in. thick, 3 in. narrower than the outside
length of the box, about 10 in. longer than the window-sill.
Cleats. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 4 in. wide, the length equal to the
width of the seat.
Construction :
For making the end supports, see description for con-
structing Flower- and Book-Stand, Illustration 53. In
addition to this it will be necessary to cut a slot 1 inch
high in the back of each stand, extending from leg to leg,
and each end of the seat will pass through the slot and
project about 3 inches inside, and will rest upon the
bottom of the upper compartment. The seat can be
made of two boards held together by cleats nailed across
them on their under side. Keep the nearest edge of cleat
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inches from the end of the seat. Drive the nails from
the top of the seat through the cleats and clinch them
well on the under side.
Remove the cover from the smaller box and make the
legs. Nail a leg on each corner, keeping their top ends
even with the top of the box. Turn the box upon its legs
and place it under the seat to act as a center support.
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BEDROOM WINDOW-SEAT
Illustration 82
Figures 1 and 2
A combination of a window-seat, washstand, and
underwear closet, the length of the seat compartment
being made to suit the width of the window. The wash-
stand is shown on the right and the underwear closet on
the left, having a top compartment fitted to keep neck-
wear or handkerchiefs The seat boxes may contain
shoes, extra bedding, or other articles, while toilet arti-
cles may be kept in the various compartments.
Requirements :
Closets. 2 Packing-boxes (about 14 in. deep, 21 in. wide, 34 in.
long).
Seat Support. 2 Packing-boxes (about 12 in. deep, 14 in. wide,
22 in. long).
Closet Tops. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 2 in. wider than the outside
depth of the closet boxes, 3 in. longer than the outside width of
the closet boxes.
Seat. 1 Piece % in. thick, 1 in. wrider than the outside width,
and twice the length of the seat box.
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Seat Cleats. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 3 in. wide, the length equal
to the inside width of the box.
Shelves. 4 Pieces V2 in. thick, the width equal to the inside
depth of the closet box, and length equal to the inside width of
the box.
Partitions. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, % in. shorter than
the inside depth of the box.
Top Compartment Front Face. 1 Strip y2 in. thick, 2 in. wide,
and length equal to the inside width of the box.
Doors. Made from the covers of the closet boxes.
Door Cleats. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1^ in. wide, 4 in. shorter
than the outside width of the closet boxes.
Corner Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, iy% in. wide, 4 in. longer
than the outside length of the closet boxes. 4 Strips ^ in. thick,
2 in. wide, 4 in. longer than the outside length of the closet boxes.
Facing Strip Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 4 in.
longer than the outside length of the closet boxes. 2 Strips ^ in.
thick, 2 in. wide, 2 in. longer than the outside depth of the seat
box with the cover removed.
Seat Facing Strip. 2 Strips ^ in. thick, 2 in. wide, 1 in.
shorter than twice the outside length of the seat box.
Hardware. 81% in. brass hinges (butts) and screws. 3 2 in.
brass hinges (butts) and screws. 2 brass pull-knobs. 2 brass but-
tons and screws.
Construction :
Make the corner legs 4 inches longer than the outside
length of the larger or closet boxes. Remove the covers
from all and one end from each of the closet boxes. The
ends removed may be used for the lower shelf in each
closet. Fit and nail the shelves in place in both closets,
setting those in the washstand at the proper height to
suit the pail, pitcher, and bowl, as in the Office Wash-
stand. (See Illustration 39.) Set those in the other
closet to suit the underclothing which they will contain.
Or, if spaced as shown in the illustration, the height of the
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compartments, naming them from the bottom up, would
be about 12 inches, 10 inches, 7 inches, and 2 inches. Stand
one of the seat boxes on end and place the other one upon
it endwise, with both open compartments facing the same
way, and nail them together. Upon the end of the top
one place one of the closets on its side, having the open
end facing the same way and the closed end even with
the bottom of the seat box. Match their edges and nail
them together. Reverse them and join the other closet
box in the same manner. Nail the four corner and four
facing strip legs on the closets, front and rear, allowing
the outside edge of the facing strip legs to project y2 inch
over the outside face of the closets, having their upper
ends even with the top of the closets. Place and nail the
facing strips along each top side of the seat boxes, hav-
ing the upper edge of the strips even with the top edges
of the boxes. Put the seat facing strip legs on, front and
rear, and turn the piece upon its legs. Place and nail
the front face of the top compartment of the underwear
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closet and set in and nail the partitions. The hinged
tops will be made in two pieces, the narrow piece of each
being 4 inches wide. Nail one narrow piece on each
closet, allowing it to project over the face of the legs 1
inch at the sides and rear. Hang the wide piece to this
narrow one. Put the cleats on the doors, one 4 inches
from each end. Fit and hang the doors and screw on the
pull-knobs and the buttons.
Make and fit the seat, putting the cleats 6 inches from
each end, allowing even space at each end of the cleat.
The seat will not be hinged, and when closed the cleats
should fit inside the boxes and hold the seat from side
movement.
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COLLEGE CORNER SEAT
Illustration 83
Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
The same as for the Window-seat (Illustration 81), with the
addition of two boxes supported on legs, as follows:
Ell Seat. 1 Soap Box (about 8% in. deep, 15% in. wide, 20%
in. long).
End Support. 1 Candle Box (about 10% in. deep, 12% in.
wide, 16 in. long).
Legs. 8 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 18% in. long. 8
Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 18^4 in. long.
Seat Cover. 1 Piece % in. thick, the width equal to the outside
width of the ell seat box, and length equal to the outside length of
the box.
Construction :
Make two Flower- and Book-Stands, as described in
Illustration 53, and provide slot opening in one to re-
ceive the seat; also provide a seat support as described
for the Window-seat. Make the legs IS1^ inches long.
Remove the covers, Nail a leg on the corner of each box,
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allowing them to project below the bottom, having their
other ends even with the open top end. Make a cover
for the box which is to form the ell portion of the seat,
putting a cleat near each end on the under side. This
box will form the short or ell portion of the seat and will
stand at a right angle to the long portion of the seat,
with one flower-stand at its outer end. The cover of the
box will form the seat and will not be hinged. The
end of the long seat will be supported by a box placed
under it in the corner.
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SINGLE WARDROBE
Illustration 84
Figure 1
This is made with the hat compartment door opening
on the left.
Requirements :
Body. 2 Washing-powder Boxes (8% in. deep, 15% in. wide.
30 in. long). 1 Long Packing-box (15% in. deep, 30 in. wide, 6 ft.
long) .
Legs. 4 Strips y2 in. thick, 1% in. wide, by twice the outside
depth of the small boxes and the outside length of the packing-
box combined. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, by twice the
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outside depth of the small boxes and the outside length of the
packing-box combined.
Cleats. 2 Strips */2 in- thick, 1% in. wide, and 1 in. shorter
than the width of the door.
Hardware. 2 porcelain pull-knobs. 2 4 in. tee hinges. 4 l^
in. butts and screws. 3 screws 1 in. long, to screw on buttons.
3 wooden buttons, for fastening doors.
False Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 3 in. wider than the outside
width and 3 in. longer than the outside length of the small boxes.
Construction :
Make the length of the legs twice the outside depth of
the small boxes and the outside length of the packing-box
combined.
Take one end out of one, and one side out of the other
small box, and put the covers back on the boxes. Set one
box flat on the floor, and stand the packing-box on end
on top of it. If the packing-box is not the right size, it
will have to be taken apart and its boards cut to the
proper dimensions. When it is the same size in width
and depth as the small box, nail the two boxes together,
the openings on the same side, and clinch the nails.
These two boxes make the compartments for clothes and
for shoes.
Put the other small box on the floor. Set the packing-
box, upside down, on top of it, having the opening of the
small box at right angles with the opening of the pack-
ing-box. Nail the boxes together evenly, and turn the
wardrobe right side up. The second small box makes
the hat compartment. Nail the false top over the top of
the hat compartment. It should project l^ inches be-
yond each edge.
Nail the legs to the corners of the wardrobe. Their
tops should reach to the false top, and they should extend
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4 inches below the bottom. Be sure the legs are even,
then stand the wardrobe upright on them.
Make the wardrobe door. Let it fit easily between the
legs and extend from the bottom of the hat compartment
down to the bottom of the shoe compartment. Nail the
cleats on the door 8 inches from each end. Place the
tee hinges 1 foot from each end and hang the door.
Screw the knob in the middle, 2 inches from the outer
edge. Screw the buttons on the legs 1 foot from each
end of the door.
The side removed from the small box cut shorter will
make a door for the hat compartment. Hang it from the
top, as shown in Illustration 85, and put on a knob and
button.
The clothes-hanger support inside the wardrobe is
made of a broom handle y2 inch shorter than the width
of the clothes compartment. Make two blocks, 3 inches
square and % inch thick. Bore a hole the size of the
broom handle through the middle of each block. Slip
the broom handle through the blocks, and nail the blocks
to the sides of the wardrobe 2 inches from the top. Many
clothes-hangers may be hung upon this rod. The above
description is for a man's wardrobe. The only differ-
ence, however, between that and the woman's wardrobe
is in the height of the shoe compartment, which is 15
inches high instead of 8*4 inches. The increased height
is obtained by removing the cover also from the lower
small box and moving the lower end of the packing-box
in about 6% inches.
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DOUBLE WARDROBE
Illustration 85
Figure 1
Make two Single Wardrobes, as per Illustration 84,
and place them on the floor near one corner of the room.
Fit a broom-handle bar between them at the top of the
wardrobes. A curtain hung from this bar will make a
convenient recess for hanging outdoor wraps in the cor-
ner between the two wardrobes.
The doors of the double wardrobe and of the hat com-
partments should be hung in such a manner as to open,
one right and the other left hand, as shown in the illus-
tration.
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SPITZBERGEN SIDEBOARD
Illustration 86
Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Side Cupboards. 2 Dynamite Boxes (about 11 in. deep, 11 in.
wide, 22 in. long).
Center Cupboard. 1 Carbonite Box (about 10 in. deep, 12 in.
wide, 31 in. long).
Drawer. 1 Picture Box (about 5 in. deep, 10 in. wide, 31 in.
long).
False Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, iy2 in. wider than the outside
depth of the side cupboard box with the cover removed, and 2 in.
longer than twice the outside width of the side cupboard box and
the outside length of the center cupboard box added.
Recess Shelves. 2 Pieces % in. thick, ^ in. wider than the
outside depth of the side cupboard, and the length equal to the
outside length of the center cupboard box.
Cupboard Shelves. 4 Pieces % in. thick, width equal to the in-
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side depth of the box, and length equal to the inside width of the
box.
Doors. Made from the covers removed from the boxes.
Drawer Partitions. 9 Pieces % in. thick, width equal to the
inside depth of the drawer box, and length equal to the inside
width of the drawer, box.
Corner Legs. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 55 in. long.
2 Strips % in. thick, 2% in. wide, 55 in. long.
2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 35 in. long.
2 Strips *£ in. thick, 2% in. wide, 35 in. long.
Facing Strip Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 2^ in. wide, 35 in.
long.
Back of Eack. 1 Piece % in. thick, 8 in. wide, 2 in. shorter than
the false top.
Bottom of Back. 1 Strip ^ in. thick, 3^ in. wide, 2 in. shorter
than the false top.
Top of Eack. 1 Strip % in. thick, 2% in. wide, 1 in. longer
than the false top.
Center Cupboard Dividing Strip. 1 Strip % in. thick, 2y2 in.
wide, and length equal to the outside width of the box.
Hardware. 8 1% in. tee hinges and screws.
6 brass pull -knobs.
4 brass buttons and screws.
10 brass screw-hooks.
Construction :
Make two legs 35 inches and two 55 inches long. Re-
move the covers from all the boxes. Fit and nail two
shelves in each of the cupboard boxes, forming three
equal compartments in each. Place one side cupboard
on its side and set the center cupboard on its end upon it,
having one side even with the end of the side cupboard
and both open compartments facing the same way, with
the edges even, and nail them together. Join the other side
cupboard box to the other end of the center cupboard box
in the same manner. Turn the cupboards upside down
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and set one recess shelf on the center cupboard and nail
it. Upon this set the drawer box, and upon the drawer
box place the other recess shelf and nail it. Allow both
of the recess shelves to project y2 inch outside the front
edges of the cupboards. Put on the corner and the fac-
ing strip legs, having their upper ends even with the top
of the cupboards, their other ends projecting 13 inches
below the bottom face of the side cupboards, and the
recess edge of the facing strip legs even with the outside
side face of the side cupboard. Stand the piece upon its
legs and place and nail the top, allowing it to project %
inch over the outside face of the legs at the ends and in
front, having its back edge even with the outside face
of the rear legs. It will be necessary to cut the rear
corners of the top to allow one side of each rear leg to
set in about 1 inch. Place the back of the rack across
and between the rear projecting legs and nail it to their
inside faces, having its upper edge even with the top of
the legs. Put the top of the rack across on top of the
legs on its flat side, having its rear edge even with the
back edge of the legs. Set the rack bottom between the
legs and under the lower edge of the rack back, having
its rear edge against the inside face of the legs. Nail
both the top and bottom of the rack to the edge of the
rack back. The end of the top of the rack will project
1 inch over the outside face of the legs. Gouge a groove
in the top face of the rack bottom, extending its entire
length with the exception of two inches at each end.
Have it % inch wide and ys inch deep, and % inch from
the front edge, to prevent the saucers from sliding. Cut
off the projecting corners at each end to an angle of 45
degrees, as the shelf will project 1 inch outside the front
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edge of the legs. Place the saucers in the rack and screw
the hooks to the under side of the top for holding the
cups, having them hang between the saucers. Fit and
nail the center cupboard division strip in the center of
the cupboard, having its outer face even with the front
edge of the recess shelves. Fit and hang the doors and
screw on the pull-knobs and the buttons. Fit and nail
the partitions in the drawer, spacing them about 3 inches
apart, or to suit the knives, forks, and spoons which they
will contain.
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ALLENDALE SIDEBOARD
Illustration 87
Figures 1 and 2
Made as shown, by the Allendale boys in the Bradley
Republic. A relay of four boys took turns in the "box
factory" morning and afternoon. Their beaming faces
when the work was completed showed the keen interest
of all in creating "our sideboard, " as the boys expressed
it in a letter to me.
It consists of four boxes supported in pairs, with a
recess containing shelves between. The recess is closed
across the back. The rear legs carry up and support a
cup-and-saucer rack. The space between the rack and
the sideboard top is open. The compartments at each
end are made alike.
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Requirements :
Cupboards. 4 Canned-fruit Boxes (about 13 in. wide, 12^ in.
deep, 18 in. long).
Recess Shelves. 3 Pieces y2 in. thick, the width equal to the
outside length of the box, 24 in. long.
Inside Shelves. 2 Pieces y2 in. thick, the width % in. less than
the inside depth of the box, and the length equal to the inside
length of the box. 2 Pieces y2 in. thick, the width equal to the
inside depth of the box, and the length equal to the inside length
of the box.
Shelf Cleats. 8 Strips % in. thick, 1 in. wide, and the length
equal to the inside depth of the box. 6 Strips % in. thick, 1% in.
wide, and the length equal to the outside length of the box.
Door Cleats. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1 in. wide, and the length
1 in. less than the inside width of the box.
Legs. 2 Strips y2 in. thick, 1 y> in. wide, 8 in. longer than twice
the outside width of the box. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 8 in.
longer than twice the outside width of the box. 2 Strips y2 in.
thick, iy2 in. wide, 30 in. longer than twice the outside width of
the box. 2 Strips y2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, 30 in. longer than twice
the outside width of the box.
Back of Rack. 1 Strip % in. thick, 6 in. wide, 24 in. longer
than twice the outside depth of the box.
Top of Rack. 1 Strip ^ in. thick, 2% in. wide, 27 in. longer
than twice the outside depth of the box.
Bottom of Rack. 1 Strip % in. thick, 2*/2 in. wide, 24 in.
longer than twice the outside depth of the box.
Recess Back. 1 Piece y2 in. thick, the width twice the outside
width of the box, 30 in. long.
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 2 in. wider than the outside length
of the box, 27 in. longer than twice the outside width of the box.
Facing Strips. 4 Strips y2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, 8 in. longer
than twice the outside width of the box. 4 Strips % in. thick, 2 in.
wide, and the length 2% in. less than the outside depth of the box.
Hardware. 4 l^ in. hinges (butts) and screws. 2 pull-knobs.
9 brass hooks.
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Construction :
Make the legs, two 8 inches and two 30 inches
longer than twice the outside width of the box. Remove
the covers. Lay one box on its side and place another
box upon it sidewise, with both open sides facing alike.
Match their edges and nail them together, driving the
nails from the inside of the top box, and clinch them in
the lower box. Nail the cleats on the inside ends of
each box and fit the shelves in. (They need not be
fastened.) The shelf in the upper box will be y% inch
less in width than the lower ones, to allow the door to
close without the door cleats striking the shelf. Turn
the boxes end up and put on the front corner leg, also
the long facing strip leg, allowing its edge to project
half over the recess to hide the ends of the recess shelf
cleats. Nail the short facing strips between them, the
middle one directly over the joint of both boxes, the
upper edge of the top one even with the upper edge of
the top of the box, and the lower edge of the bottom one
even with the lower edge of the bottom of the box. Re-
verse the position of the boxes and put on the extended
rear leg, keeping it the same distance below the lower
box, so the cupboard will stand level. Fit the door be-
tween the legs, having the outer face of both the door
and legs even. Put the cleats on the inside face of the
door and hang it. Do the same with the other two
boxes. They are to be made right- and left-handed re-
garding the position of the legs and the hanging of the
door. Set both pairs of compartments upon their legs,
24 inches apart as shown, and fit and nail on the top,
allowing it to project 1 inch at the ends and in front over
the outside face of the legs, the rear edge being even with
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the outside face of the rear legs. It will be necessary to
cut out both rear corners of the top to allow the legs to
set in. Put on the recess shelf cleats, keeping the lower
edge of the bottom ones even with the lower side of the
bottom box, and those above at such heights as will be
best adapted for the articles to be placed on them. Fit
in the shelves and nail their ends to the cleats. Nail the
6-inch-wide back for rack across the rear inside face of
the top of the extended legs, and put on the top and
bottom strips. Gouge or plane a groove in the bottom
of the rack % inch wide, y8 inch deep, and % inch back
from the front edge, and cut off the projecting corners
at each end to an angle of 45 degrees, as the shelf will
project 1 inch outside the front edge of the legs. Allow
the strip to butt against the legs at the back below the
rack back, to which it should be nailed. Nail through
the legs into the ends of the strip. Put the recess back
on, which will extend from the under side of the top to
the lower edge of the lower shelf cleats. Each end will
lap about 3 inches on the cupboards. Arrange the saucers
in the rack, and screw a hook directly below each one for
holding the cups.
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COPENHAGEN SIDEBOARD
Illustration 88
Figures 1 and 2
Made of seven boxes, the four larger ones, forming the
lower section, being alike. The two end compartments
are open at the side, without doors, and afford ample
space for a table set. The upper section consists of two
boxes of equal size, with a wider and longer box set be-
tween them. The entire sideboard is closed at the back.
Each section has a false top its full width and length.
The rear legs extend to the top of the upper section.
Requirements :
LOWER SECTION
Body. 4 Butter Boxes (11 in. deep, 16 in. wide, 22 in. long).
Shelves. 4 Pieces % in. thick, the width equal to the inside depth
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of the box, and the length equal to the inside width of the box. 2
Pieces % in. thick, the width equal to the inside depth of the box,
and the length equal to the inside width of the box.
Shelf Cleats. 8 Strips *£ in. thick, 1 in. wide, and the length
equal to the inside depth of the box. 4 Strips */£ in. thick, 1 in.
wide, and the length equal to the inside depth of the box.
Doors. Made from the covers.
Door Cleats. 4 Strips *£ in. thick, 1 in. wide, 1 in. shorter than
the width of the door.
Facing Strips. 3 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 11 in. longer
than the outside length of the box.
Legs. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1^ in. wide, 11 in. longer than the
combined heights of both sections and the thickness of the top
added. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 11 in. longer than the
combined heights of both sections and the thickness of the top
added. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 11 in. longer than the
outside length of the box. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 11 in.
longer than the outside length of the box.
Hardware. 4 tee hinges and screws. 2 pull-knobs. 2 buttons.
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 1^ in. wider than the outside depth
of the box, 2 in. longer than four times the outside width of the
box.
UPPER SECTION
Body. 2 Dried-fruit Boxes (3% in. deep, 11 in. wide, 14 in.
long). 1 Dried-fruit Box (3^ in. deep, 14 in. wide, 32 in. long).
Shelves. 4 Pieces % in. thick, the width equal to the inside
depth of the box, and the length equal to the inside width of the
small box. 1 Piece % in. thick, the width equal to the inside depth
of the box, and the length equal to the inside length of the large
box.
Doors. Made from the covers.
Facing Strips. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1^ in. wide, and the
length equal to the outside length of the small box.
Top. 1 Piece *£ in. thick, 1 in. wider than the outside depth of
the box, 2 in. longer than the outside length of the large and twice
the outside width of the small box.
Hardware. 4 1% in. brass butts and screws. 2 pull-knobs. 2
brass buttons.
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Construction :
LOWER SECTION
Make the legs— two, 11 inches longer than the outside
length of the boxes ; two, 11 inches longer than the com-
bined outside length of both the upper and lower boxes
and the thickness of the top added.
Remove the covers from two of the boxes and fit and
nail the shelves in, one shelf being 8 inches from one
end and the other 5 inches from the other end, measured
inside. Nail them through the sides into the ends of the
shelves. Lay one box on its side and place the other on
its side upon it. Match the edges and nail them to-
gether through their abutting sides, and clinch the points
of the nails.
Remove one side from each of the other two boxes, and
fit and nail a shelf in each midway its length. Place one
of these boxes on its side upon the other two, with the
open side up, and nail to the one below it as before,
having the outside face even with the edges of the open
compartments of the others. Invert them and place and
nail the last box in the same manner. Turn them flat
side down, the open side of the middle compartments
facing up, and put on both the corner and the facing
strip legs, the front legs having their upper ends even
with the top end of the boxes, allowing all their lower
ends to project 11 inches below the other end. Nail the
cleats to the inside face of the doors. Fit and hang the
doors and turn the piece face down, and put on the rear
legs, one at each corner, allowing their lower ends to pro-
ject 11 inches. ( The end boxes will project the thickness
of the covers beyond the backs of the middle boxes.)
Turn the sideboard upon its legs and nail on the top,
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having its rear edge even with the back face of the rear
legs, allowing it to project y2 inch over the outer face
of the legs in front and at the ends. It will be necessary
to cut the rear corners of the top and let the legs in
about an inch.
TOP SECTION
Remove the covers from the small boxes and fit and
nail the shelves in place, having one shelf 4 inches from
the inside face of one end and the other shelf 3 inches from
the inside face of the other end. Before nailing in the
shelves, however, bore five holes in each shelf about 1 inch
from the edge, the holes being just large enough in
diameter for the handles of the spoons to pass through.
Fit and nail the shelf in the larger box, placing the shelf
midway the width of the box. Place the larger box on
end, and upon it place one of the small boxes laid on its
side, the open compartments all facing the same way.
Nail the other small box to the other end, matching the
edges of all of them before nailing together. Place this
section upon the lower section between the rear legs and
nail the legs to it. Nail on the facing strips, keeping the
outer edge of the end ones even with the end face and the
inner edges of the inner ones even with the inside end
face of the middle compartment. Nail on the top, hav-
ing it even with the rear face of the legs and allowing it
to project 1/2 inch over the outside face of the legs at the
ends and front. Fit and hang the doors, having their
outer faces even with the outer face of the facing strips.
Make a groove, 14 inch wide and l/$ inch deep, the
entire length of the shelf, and a similar groove in the
bottom of the cup-and-saucer compartment, 2 inches back
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from the front edge, to keep the saucers from sliding for-
ward. Place the saucers in position and screw hooks to
the under side of the shelf and to the top of the upper
compartment, in line with the center of the saucers, on
which to hang the cups. Screw on the pull-knobs and
buttons.
CHAPTER XII
THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS CHAPTER XI WITH
THE ADDITION OF FRAMEWORK
3>ining*1Room
FLAG WALL RACK CHINA CLOSET
ALLENDALE SIDEBOARD
GREEK-CROSS TABLE MINIATURE PLANT-BOXES
VINE VASES
ROLLING SOILED-DISH STAND BABY'S HIGH CHAIR
PICTURE FRAME NO. 2
Color Scheme:
Flemish oak.
Soft green.
Woodwork :
Flemish oak.
Furniture :
Flemish oak.
Walls :
Soft green.
Drop Ceiling:
Light green, with motif stenciled in moss green.
Hangings and Table-covers:
Russian crash, with motif appliqued or stenciled in
same color as walls.
Curtains:
White.
China :
White.
Pottery :
Green.
Floor:
Stained same color as furniture.
Plants:
Growing ivy and plants with crimson blossoms the
same color as the flags; yellow or old-rose flowers if
flags are not used.
Illustration 89
CHAPTER XII
CORNER WASHSTAND
One box placed top side up, one end removed and
circle cut in cover. One box placed on end, one side re-
moved and hinged as door. Shelf, legs, and trim added.
Illustration 90
COMBINATION WASHSTAND AND WARDROBE
A combination of Illustration 89 and Illustration 84.
Illustration 91
' SHAVINGETTE :
One box placed on end, cover removed and hinged as
door. Shelves, legs, mirror, and false top added.
Illustration 92
TRIPLE-MIRROR DRESSING-TABLE
Two boxes placed on end, one side of each removed
and hinged as doors. One box placed top side up, cover
removed. Shelves, legs, mirror posts, mirrors, and false
top added.
Illustration 93
DRESSING-TABLE
Five boxes placed top side up, one end removed from
each and hinged as door. One box placed top side up,
cover removed and hinged as door. Two boxes placed on
end, cover's removed. Shelves, legs, mirror, and false top
added.
Illustration 94
WASHSTAND AND DRESSER
Four boxes placed top side up, one end of each re-
moved. One box placed on end, cover removed. Four
boxes placed on end, covers of all removed and covers of
two hinged as doors. Shelves, legs, doors, and false top
added.
Illustration 95
CHILD'S WASHSTAND AND DRESSER
Four boxes placed top side up, one end of each re-
moved. One box placed on end, cover removed. Two
boxes placed on end, covers removed. Legs, doors, and
false top added.
Illustration 96
CHINA CLOSET
Three boxes placed on end, covers removed. Shelves,
doors, legs, and false top added.
Illustration 97
HALL STAND
Three boxes placed top side up, each one cut down.
Three boxes placed on end, covers and one end removed.
One box placed on end, cover removed. One box placed
top side up, cover removed. Legs, facing strips, frame-
work, and mirror added.
Illustration 98
BOY'S DELIGHT
Eight boxes placed top side up, covers removed from
all and two hinged as lids. Legs and corner trim added.
Illustration 99
CLUB-ROOM CORNER SEAT
Two packing-boxes placed top side up, covers removed
and hinged as lids. Legs added. Six (small) butter
boxes placed at end of packing-boxes, one upon the other,
side up, one side removed from four and covers from
Two silk boxes placed on end at side of butter boxes,
covers removed. Shelves and false top added. Two very
long boxes made to fit space at other side of butter boxes.
Shelf added. Wall protector made from parts of ten silk
boxes nailed to back of packing-boxes.
Illustration 100
COMBINATION DESK, READING -TABLE, AND BOOKCASE
Eight boxes placed on end. Covers of six removed, two
hinged as doors. One side of two removed. One box
placed top side up, cover removed. Shelves, legs, trims,
lamps, and false top added.
top
all.
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CORNER WASHSTAND
Illustration 89
Figure 1
This provides a towel cupboard below, with space on
either side for a pitcher of hot and cold water.
Above this is a compartment wide enough to place a
foot-tub. This compartment is made from practically a
square box, with the two rear corners cut off at an angle
of 45 degrees, and a circular opening made in the top the
size of the wash-bowl. The foot-tub may be used for the
morning bath, and also as a receptacle for waste water.
The upper framework (or projecting legs) serves as a
splasher and towel rack.
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A white enameled oil-cloth is nailed over the top and
hangs down over the front, covering the open compart-
ment.
Requirements :
Body. 1 Shoe Box (about 11 in. deep, 23 in. wide, 21 in. long).
Towel Closet. 1 Condensed-milk Box (about 7*4 in. deep, 13 in.
wide, 19% in. long).
Shelf. 1 Piece % in. thick, 21 in. wide, 12 in. side and 23 in.
center length.
Shelf Cleats. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 21 in. long.
Door. Made from the end removed from the closet box.
Legs. 5 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 54 in. long. 5 Strips
% in. thick, 1% in. wide, 54 in. long.
Top Facing Strips. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, about
14 in. long. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, about 17 in. long.
Waterproof Cover and Flap Curtain. 1 square yard of white
enameled oil-cloth.
Hardware. 2 1^ in. brass hinges (butts) and screws. 1 porce-
lain pull-knob. 1 brass button.
Construction :
Make the legs 54 inches long. Remove both sides from
the box. From the open side which is to be the front,
measure 12 inches back on each end, and from these
points cut off (at an angle of 45 degrees) the rear cor-
ners of the box. Make side pieces for the angle openings
thus made and nail them in. The compartment will be
open in front only. Cut a circular opening 9 inches in
diameter in the top in the center of the width, the edge
of the opening being about 3 inches from the front of the
box. Nail on the legs, allowing them to project 261/?
inches below the bottom face of the box. Remove one
side from the closet box. Turn the piece bottom up, rest-
ing on the top end of the legs, and set the closet box in
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place and nail it. Make the shelf the same shape as the
body box and place on top of closet and nail the legs to
its edges, and nail the shelf to the closet. Reverse the
stand, turning it upon its legs. Cut and fit the top fac-
ing strips and nail them to the projecting leg tops. Fit
and hang the door and screw on the pull-knob and the
button. Cover the top of the stand with the enameled
cloth and fit it around the opening as described for
the Office Washstand, Illustration 39. In cutting the
cloth, arrange to have it fall over the top in front and
hang down about 11 inches, thus forming a flap curtain
the full width between the front legs.
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COMBINATION WASHSTAND AND
WARDROBE
Illustration 90
Figure 1
On either side and a little forward of the Corner
Washstand (Illustration 89) are placed two Single
Wardrobes (Illustration 84), both facing from the
"Washstand, with ample space between them to permit
one to bathe behind a hanging curtain placed between
and at the front of the wardrobes, which, when drawn,
incloses the space.
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Illustration 91
Figures 1 and 2
Requirements :
Body. 1 Carpet-sweeper Box (11% in. deep, 15% in. wide,
55% in. long»cut down to 40 in. long).
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 1% in. wider and 2% in. longer than
the outside size of the end of the box.
Shelves. 3 Pieces % in. thick, by the depth and the width of
the inside of the box.
Door. Made from the cover of the box.
Door Cleats. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 5 in. shorter than
the outside width of the box.
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Mirror Strips. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, and the length
equal to the outside width of the box.
Top Mirror Strip. 1 Piece % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 3 in. longer
than the outside width of the box.
Legs. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 66 in. long. 2 Strips
% in. thick, 1% in. wide, 66 in. long. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in.
wide, 50 in. long. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 50 in. long.
Mirror. 10^ in. wide, and the length equal to the outside
width of the box.
Hardware. 2 4 in. tee hinges and screws. 1 porcelain pull-
knob. 1 button.
Construction :
Make two legs 50 inches and two legs 66 inches long.
Remove the cover. Fit in and fasten the shelves at suit-
able heights. Nail the two short legs on, keeping their
ends at one end of the box even with the outside face,
allowing them to project about 10 inches over the other
end of the box. Turn the box over and nail on the long
legs in such a manner that all four legs will project
equally at one end, and the last two legs will then project
about 16 inches at the other end, forming a frame in
which to fasten the mirror. Stand the box upon its legs
and fit and nail on the top, allowing it to project %
inch over the outside face of the legs in front and at both
ends, keeping the rear edge even with the outside face
of the rear legs. It will be necessary to cut the top
slightly on each side so as to fit it around the rear legs.
Cut a rabbet 14 inch wide, as deep as the thickness of
the mirror glass, on one edge of each strip, thus :
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Nail one strip on the inside face of the rear leg, keep-
ing the rabbeted edge at the top and in the rear.
The bottom edge of this strip should be 2 inches above
the top of the ' ' Shavingette. " Set the mirror between
the rear projecting legs, with its lower edge in the rabbet
and its rear face against the inner face of the rear legs.
Place the other mirror strip across the top, with the top
edge of the glass in the rabbet, and the top edge of the
strip even with the upper ends of the legs. Place the
top mirror strip across the top of the legs on its flat side,
keeping its back edge even with the rear outside face of
the legs, each end projecting 1 inch over the outside face
of the leg. Put the cleats on the door and fit and hang it.
Screw on the pull-knob and the button.
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TRIPLE-MIRROR DRESSING-TABLE
Illustration 92 Figures 1,2, and 3
The recess is made of sufficient width and height to
receive the Dressing-table Chair when it is not in use.
Requirements :
Drawer. 1 Condensed-milk Box (about 7^4 in- deep, 13 in.
wide, 19% in. long).
Cupboards. 2 Soap Boxes (about 11% in. deep, 14*4 in- wide,
20 in. long).
Excess Shelf. 1 Piece % in. thick, the width equal to the out-
side width of the cupboard box, and the length equal to the outside
length of the drawer box.
Cupboard Shelves. 4 Pieces % in. thick, the width equal to the
inside width of the box, and the length equal to the inside depth of
the box.
Doors. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 1% in. narrower than the outside
depth of the box, and the length equal to the outside length of the
box.
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Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 2 in. wider than the outside length of
the cupboard box with the cover removed, by 3 in. longer than the
outside length of the drawer and twice the outside depth of the
cupboard box added.
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 36 in. long. 4 Strips
% in. thick, 2 in. wide, 36 in. long.
Mirror Posts. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 26 in. long.
Back. 1 Piece % in. thick, 12 in. wide, 6 in. shorter than the
top.
Mirrors. 1 Framed Mirror, 14% in. wide, 19% in. long, outside
measurements of the frame. 2 Framed Mirrors, 11 in. wide, 14%
in. long, outside measurements of the frames.
Hardware. 4 1% in. brass hinges (butts) and screws. 4 brass
pull-knobs. 2 small brass hooks with screws and screw-eyes for
fastening cupboard doors. 4 3 in. tee hinges for cupboards.
Construction :
Make the corner legs 36 inches long. Remove one end
from each of the cupboard boxes. Place and nail the
shelves in each, and set them both on their sides, spaced
apart the length of the drawer box. Place and nail the
top to them, allowing it to project % inch at the rear
and li/2 inches at the ends and in front. Reverse and
remove the cover from the drawer box, and set it upside
down between the cupboards. Place the recess shelf upon
the drawer, match the edges, and nail it securely in place.
Nail the legs on and place the back between the rear legs,
having its lower edge even with the bottom of the cup-
boards, with its outer face even with the outer face of
the legs, and nail it to the cupboards, then stand the
table upon its legs. Place the front face of the drawer
even with the front face of the cupboards, and nail a
strip or block on the shelf behind the drawer to prevent
its pushing in too far. The block or strip can be put on
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through the opening in the rear. Put the mirror posts
on the rear face of the cupboards, their lower ends rest-
ing on the top edge of the back, having their inner side
edges even with the side faces of the cupboards. It will
be necessary to cut y2 inch by the width of the post out
of the top for each post to set in. The post will stand
about 17% inches above the top of the table. Midway
the height of the large mirror, bore a hole %6 incn in
diameter and 1 inch deep in the ends of the mirror frame
and through both posts, as shown by dotted lines in the
illustration. Put a stout wire nail 3 inches long through
the holes in each post, with the point end in the mirror
frame, for the large mirror to swing on. Hang the side
mirrors to the posts with four of the brass butts.
Home-made mirror frames may be made by using the
grooved edge of a board % inch thick and 2 inches wide.
Miter the corners and nail or glue them with hot glue.
Put three sides together, slip the glass in, and secure the
other side.
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DRESSING-TABLE
Illustration 93
Figures,! and 2
Requirements :
Cupboards and Body. 5 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7*4 in.
deep, 13 in. wide, 19% in. long). 1 Croquet Box (about 6 in. deep,
7 in. wide, 40 in. long). 2 Raisin Boxes (about 1% in. deep, 9^
in. wide, 20 in. long).
Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 26 in. long. 4 Strips
y2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, 26 in. long.
Lower Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 2 in. wider than the outside
length of the cupboard boxes, 3 in. longer than three times their
outside width.
Upper Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 1 in. wider than the outside
depth of the raisin boxes after the covers have been removed, 2 in.
longer than the outside length of the croquet box.
Shelves. 6 Pieces % in. thick, the width equal to the inside
depth of the raisin box, and the length equal to the inside width of
the raisin box.
Facing Strips. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, and the length
iy2 in. longer than twice the outside depth of the cupboard box.
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2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 2^4 in. shorter than the outside
width of the box.
Mirror. 1 Framed Mirror, about 16 in. by 20 in. outside.
Hardware. 6 1^ in. butts and screws. 3 small pull-knobs. 3
brass buttons.
Construction :
LOWER SECTION
M#ke the legs 26 inches long. Remove the ends only
from the five boxes. Set two boxes on their sides, one
upon the other; match their edges and nail them to-
gether. Do the same with the third box, and have all
their open ends facing the same way. Lay all three
boxes flat side down on the floor and place the two re-
maining boxes, top side up, one upon each end box of the
three, with all open ends facing the same way. Match
their edges and nail them to the boxes beneath them. Turn
them completely over upon the two last-added boxes.
Fit and nail on the top, allowing it to project U/o inches
at the ends and in front and 1/2 mc^ a^ the back edge.
Reverse the section and nail on the legs. Fit and nail
on the facing strips, keeping those edges of the vertical
strips which face each other even with the inside end
face of the middle cupboard, allowing the strip to project
slightly over the pair of compartments on each side.
Have the upper edge of the horizontal strips even with
the bottom of the lower compartment. Fit and hang the
doors, screw on the knobs and buttons, and turn the sec-
tion upon its legs.
UPPER SECTION
Place the croquet box on top of the section. Set the
back of the box even with the back edge of the top, and
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nail it to the lower section, driving the nails inside the
box, through the bottom, into the top of the lower section.
Fit and nail the shelves in the raisin boxes.
The lid of the croquet box does not open the full width
of its cover, but is hinged to a strip of the cover about
2 inches wide nailed across the top at the rear. Place
the raisin boxes on end upon this strip, one at each end of
the croquet box, having the outside side face even with
the end of this box. Place the upper top across the top of
the boxes and nail it to them, allowing it to project 1
inch at each end and in front, keeping the rear edge
even with the rear face of the boxes.
Secure a piece of mirror glass and make a frame for it
of strips 1 inch thick and 2 inches wide. Groove the
strips with a grooving-plane to receive the glass, and
miter and nail the corners together. The mirror frame
is hung on two screws, one on each side, screwed through
the sides of the raisin boxes into the mirror frame at a
point midway of its height.
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WASHSTAND AND DRESSER
Illustration 94
Figures 1 and 2
Provides space for toilet articles, underwear, ties,
men's furnishings, shaving materials, photographs, and
knickknacks.
This piece was made to meet a need in the far North,
where the small accommodations required an article that
would contain all the necessary toilet outfit and accesso-
ries needed by a man. The space below the mirror is
open and has two broom-handle supports across it. A
splasher hangs from the lower support and towels hang
upon the upper one.
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Requirements :
Lower Cupboards. 4 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7^4 in. deep,
13 in. wide, 19% in. long).
Middle Compartment. 1 Small Packing-box (about 14*£ in.
deep, 20 in. wide, 21 in. long).
Upper Cupboard. 4 India-relish Boxes (7*4 in. deep, 12*4 in.
wide, 16% in. long).
Shelves. 4 Pieces y2 in. thick, the width equal to the depth of
the box, and the length equal to the width of the box.
Lower Top. 1 Piece y2 in. thick, 1% in. wider than the length
of the lower cupboard box by 2 in. longer than the packing-box
and twice the width of the lower cupboard box combined.
Upper Top. 1 Piece V2 in. thick, 1 in. wider than the outside
depth of the box, 2 in. longer than the packing-box and twice the
width of the lower cupboard box combined.
Doors. 2 Pieces y2 in. thick, 2 in. narrower than the outside
width of the cupboard box, and the length twice the outside depth
of the cupboard box.
Facing Strips. 4 Strips % in, thick, 1*4 in. wide, and the length
twice the outside length of the upper compartment box. 4 Strips
y2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, 12 in. longer than twice the outside depth
of the lower cupboard boxes. 4 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, and
the length 3 in. shorter than the lower cupboard boxes. 8 Strips %
in. thick, 2 in. wide, iy2 in. shorter than the depth of the upper
compartment boxes.
Legs. 2 Strips y2 in. thick, 1% in. wide, 12 in. longer than
twice the outside depth of the lower cupboard boxes. 2 Strips y2
in. thick, 2 in. wide, 12 in, longer than twice the outside depth of
the lower cupboard boxes. 2 Strips % in. thick, iy2 in. wide, 12^
in. longer than twice the outside length of the upper compartment
box and twice the outside depth of the lower cupboard boxes com-
bined. 2 Strips y2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, 12^ in. longer than twice
the outside length of the upper compartment box and twice the
outside depth of the lower cupboard boxes combined.
Supports. 3 Broom Handles.
Hardware. 4 brass buttons. 4 hinges, 1*4 in. (butts). 4 pull-
knobs. 2 hooks. 4 1% in. tee hinges.
Mirror. 1 Mirror.
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Construction :
Make the legs, two 12 inches longer than twice the out-
side depth of the lower cupboard boxes, and two 121/2
inches longer than twice the outside depth of the lower
cupboard boxes and twice the outside length of the upper
boxes combined. Remove the ends from the four lower
cupboard boxes and the cover from the packing-box.
Lay two lower cupboard boxes on their sides one upon
the other, and nail together through the abutting sides.
Do the same with the other two lower cupboard boxes.
Make the packing-box the same width as the depth of a
pair of the lower cupboard boxes. Place the packing-box
on its end and set a pair of the lower cupboard boxes on
their sides upon it. Match their edges and nail together.
Join the other pair to the other end of the packing-box
in the same manner, having all the openings facing
alike. Turn them all over so the openings will all face
up, and put on the corner legs and the facing strip legs.
Reverse, having the openings down, and nail on the rear
legs, allowing all the legs to project 12 inches below the
bottom face. Turn it right side up on its legs and nail
the top on, having its rear edge even with the outside
face of the rear legs, allowing it to project at the ends
and in front % inch over the outside face of the legs.
Remove the covers from two of the remaining boxes.
Stand one box on its end and set another box upon it
endwise, then nail together and put in the shelves at the
height desired. Do the same with the other two boxes
and set each pair in its place on the top, having their
backs even with the lower portion of the stand. Put the
facing strips on the end of the lower portion and also on
the ends and over the front edge of each of the upper
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portions, having their outer edges even with the outside
edge of the closets. Fit and hang the doors and screw
on the pull-knobs and buttons. Screw two hooks in the
under-side edge of the top of the packing-box, and cut
and lay a broom handle in them, upon which may be ar-
ranged a sliding curtain. Cut two broom handles to fit
between the upper closets, and place them about as
shown, and fasten them with a nail driven through the
side of the closet box into their ends— the lower one to
carry a splasher and the upper one for towels. A mirror
may also be fitted as shown. Put on the upper top, keep-
ing its rear edge even with the outer face of the rear legs,
allowing it to project y2 inch over the outer face of the
legs at the ends and y2 inch over the facing strips in
front.
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CHILD'S WASHSTAND AND DRESSER
Illustration 95 Figure 1
A similar style of Dresser as shown in Illustration
94, but a smaller type suitable for a child, being made
Avith smaller boxes and shorter legs.
The upper closed compartment and one towel rack are
dispensed with.
Requirements :
Cupboards. 4 Canned-soup Boxes (about 8^4 in. deep, ll^ in-
wide, 1714 in- long).
Middle Compartment. 1 Small Packing-box (about 16^5 in.
square, 16^ in. long).
Upper Compartments. 2 Borax-soap Boxes (about 6 in. deep,
10% in. wide, 18% in. long).
Lower Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 1% in- wider than the length
of the cupboard boxes, by 2 in. longer than the packing-box and
twice the width of the cupboard box combined.
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Upper Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 1 in. wider than the outside
depth of the box, 2 in. longer than the packing-box and twice the
width of the cupboard box combined.
Doors. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 2% in. narrower than the outside
width of the cupboard box, and the length equal to twice the out-
side depth of the cupboard box.
Facing Strips. 4 Strips % in. thick, 114 in. wide, and the
length equal to the outside length of the upper compartment box.
4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 6% in. longer than twice the
outside depth of the cupboard boxes. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in.
wide, and the length 2% in. shorter than the cupboard boxes.
Legs. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 6% in. longer than
twice the outside depth of the cupboard boxes. 2 Strips % in.
thick, 1% in. wide, G1/^ in. longer than twice the outside depth of
the cupboard boxes. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 6l/2 in.
longer than the outside length of the upper compartment box and
twice the outside depth of the cupboard boxes combined. 2 Strips
% in. thick, 1% in. wide, 6% in. longer than the outside length of
the upper compartment box and twice the outside depth of the soup
boxes combined.
Rods. 2 Broom Handles.
Hardware. 2 brass buttons. 4 hinges, 1^4 in. (butts). 2 pull-
knobs.
Mirror. 1 Mirror.
Construction :
Make the legs, two 6y2 inches longer than twice the
outside depth of the cupboard boxes, and two 6y2 inches
longer than twice the outside depth of the cupboard
boxes and the outside length of the upper compartment
box combined. Remove the ends from the four cup-
board boxes and the cover from the packing-box. Lay a
cupboard box on its side and place another on its side
upon it, and nail together through the abutting sides.
Do the same with the other two cupboard boxes. Make
the packing-box the same width as the depth of a pair
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of cupboard boxes, then place the packing-box on its end
and set a pair of the cupboard boxes on their sides upon
it. Match their edges and nail together. Join the other
pair to the other end of the packing-box in the same
manner, having all the openings facing alike. Turn
them all over so the openings will all face up, and put on
the corner and the facing strip legs, having the edge of
the facing strips even with the inside edge of the middle
compartment. Reverse, having the openings down, and
nail on the rear legs, allowing all the legs to project G1/^
inches below the bottom face. Turn it right side up, on
its legs, and nail the top on, having its rear edge even
with the outside face of the rear legs, allowing it to pro-
ject at the ends and in front y2 inch over the outside
face of the legs. Remove the covers from the remaining
boxes and put in the shelves at the heights desired. Set
each box in its place on the top, having their backs even
with the lower portion of the stand.
Put the facing strips on the end of the lower portion
and also over the front edge of each of the upper por-
tions, having their outer edges even with the outside
edge of the box. Fit and hang the doors and screw on
the pull-knobs and buttons. Screw two hooks in the
under-side edge of the top of the packing-box, and cut
and lay a broom handle in them upon which may be
arranged a sliding curtain. Cut a broom handle to fit
between the upper boxes and place it about as shown, to
serve as a towel rack. A mirror may also be fitted as
shown. Put on the upper top, keeping its rear edge even
with the outer face of the rear legs, allowing it to pro-
ject y2 inch over the outer face of the legs at the ends
and y2 inch over the facing strips in front.
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CHINA CLOSET
Illustration 96
Figure 1
This is composed of two side closets, each fitted with
shelves and glazed doors hinged upon the outer face,
there being three lights to each door. Between the
closets is a recessed section, the lower portion of which
is a cupboard with an open compartment directly above
for water-pitcher, the recess above being fitted with cup-
and-saucer shelves.
The cupboard is fitted with shelves for containing
small table linen.
Requirements :
Body. 3 Carpet-sweeper Boxes (about 11% in. deep, 15% in.
wide, 55% in. long).
Shelves. 19 Pieces % in. thick, the width equal to the inside
depth of the box, and the length equal to the inside width of the
box. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 2% in. wide, and the length equal to
the inside width of the box.
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Top. 2 Pieces % in. thick, 3 in. wider than the outside depth of
the box, and 3 in. longer than the outside width of the box with
the thickness of the side of the box added.
Corner Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, iy2 in. wide, 6 in. longer
than the outside length of the box. 4 Strips y2 in. thick, 2 in. wide,
6 in. longer than the outside length of the box.
Facing Strip Legs. 4 Strips y2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, 6 in. longer
than the outside length of the box.
Facing Strips. 4 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 2y2 in. shorter
than the outside width of the box. 2 Strips y2 in. thick, 2 in. wide,
2 in. shorter than the outside width of the box. 4 Strips y2 in.
thick, 2 in. wide, 3 in. shorter than the outside depth of the box.
1 Strip % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 3 in. shorter than the inside width
of the box. 1 Strip y2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, 20^ in. long. (Verti-
cal strip between the cupboard doors.)
Cupboard Doors. 2 Pieces y2 in. thick, 2 in. narrower than one
half the outside width of the box, by 20^ in. long.
Sash Door Frames. 4 Strips J/& in. thick, 2 in. wide, 1 in. longer
than the outside length of the box. 4 Strips y2 in. thick, 2 in.
wide, 2y2 in. shorter than the outside width of the box. 4 Strips y2
in. thick, 1}4 in. wide, 2y2 in. shorter than the outside width of the
box.
Glass Lights for Doors. 6 Window-glass Lights, 2 in. narrower
than the inside width of the box, by 2 in. less than one third the
outside length of the box.
Hardware. 4 1% in. brass hinges (butts) with screws. 4 small
brass knobs. 2 brass buttons for cupboard doors. 6 2 in. brass
hinges (butts) and screws. 2 brass pull-knobs. 2 brass hooks,
screws, and screw-eyes for large doors.
Construction :
Make the legs 6 inches longer than the outside length
of the box. Remove the. covers. Fit and nail seven
shelves each in two of the boxes. Space the shelves to
suit the various pieces of china they are to contain. Or,
if made as shown in the illustration, the height of the
respective compartments, naming the bottom one first,
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then each consecutively to the top, would be as follows:
8 inches, 8 inches, 6 inches, 5 inches, 5 inches, 6 inches,
6 inches, 7 inches. Drive the nails from the outside,
through the sides and bottom of the box, into the edges
of the shelves, using V/2 inch wire brads spaced not
more than 2 inches apart. Eemove one end from the
third box and set it in, having its outer face 22 inches
from the other end to form a cupboard compartment,
and nail it. Fit and nail three shelves evenly spaced in
this compartment. Fit and nail a shelf 11 inches from
the end which has been set in, to form the compartment
above the cupboard. Eight and a half inches from this
shelf nail one of the 21/2-incn-wi(ie shelves, and the other
one 7 inches from this last one. Place one of the end closets
on its side upon the floor and set the middle section on
its side upon it, having both open compartments facing
the same way, the cupboard compartment being directly
over the largest compartment of the end section or
closet. Match their edges and nail securely together.
Join the other end section to the middle one in a similar
manner. Nail on the corner and facing strip legs (there
being two of the latter) on both front and rear. Have
them project evenly over each compartment. Stand the
closet right end up on its legs and set the tops in place
and nail them, allowing them to project l1/^ inches over
the outside face of the closets all around. Fit the top
facing strip on the back of the middle section between
the tops of the end sections. It should project l1/^
inches into the recess of the middle section. Put on the
front facing strips between the corner and facing strip
legs at both the top and bottom of the closets. The upper
edge of the top ones bears against the under side of the
BOX FUKNITUBE 275
top, while the top edge of the lower ones is even with
the inside face of the bottom of the closets. The lower
facing strips across the ends and in front are all to be
at the same level and in line. The top edge of the facing
strip over the cupboard doors will be level with the upper
face of the shelf. Nail the ends of the vertical cupboard
strip to horizontal strips above and below it. Fit and
hang the cupboard doors and screw on the pull-knobs and
buttons.
Make the inside width of the sash door frame the same
as the width between the corner leg and the facing strip
leg, and the inside length the same as the distance be-
tween the facing strips at the top and bottom of the
closet. Halve the ends of the frame strips and glue or
nail together, and cut the rabbet for the glass as de-
scribed for Picture Frame No. 1, Illustration 72. The
li/4-inch-wide strips should be rabbeted. Place two across
each door at points to make three equal panels. Fit and
hang the doors, put in the glass lights, and screw on the
pull-knobs, hooks, and screw-eyes.
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HALL STAND
Illustration 97
Figures 1 and
The stand provides space for tennis rackets and balls,
umbrellas and overshoes, guns and ammunition. There
is a drawer for gloves, a shelf for spy-glasses and clothes-
brush, and hangers for hats and coats. The lower row of
boxes has open ends facing front, while the three boxes
above them have one open end and one open side each.
The portion above these is mere framework without any
BOX FUKNITURE 277
back. In the center is held the seventh box, standing on
end with its cover removed, containing shelves and a
drawer (the eighth box). The middle space above the
drawer contains a mirror.
Requirements :
Body. 3 Condensed-milk Boxes (about iy± in. deep, 13 in. wide,
19% in. long). 3 Butter Boxes (12^5 in. deep, 13 in. wide, 26 in.
long). 1 Eaisin Box (about 3% in. deep, 10^ in. wide, 18 in.
long).
Drawer. 1 Cigar Box (2% in. deep, 3*4 in. wide, 9% in. long).
Legs. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 5 ft. 10 in. long. 2 Strips
y2 in. thick, 2^ in. wide, 5 ft. 10 in. long. 2 Strips % in. thick,
2 in. wide, about 37 in. long. 2 Strips ^ in. thick, 2^ in. wide,
about 37 in. long.
Facing Strips. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2% in. wide, about 37 in.
long-
Intermediate Legs. 2 Strips *£ in. thick, 2% in. wide, 5 ft. 10
in. long.
Sundry Facing Strips. 14 Strips % in. thick, 2% in. wide,
about 15 in. long.
Crosspieces. 1 Strip % in. thick, 2% in. wide, 40 in. long. 2
Strips % in. thick, 2^ in. wide, 39 in. long.
Hooks. 2 Pairs Antlers (or their equivalent).
Mirror. 1 Mirror.
Construction :
Make the legs, two 5 feet and 10 inches long, and two
4 inches longer than the combined outside length of the
butter box and depth of the milk box. Make a pencil
line completely around one of the milk boxes 12 inches
from one end, and cut the box in two, sawing on the line.
Do the same with two others. There are now three boxes
12 inches long, each open at one end. Place one of these
boxes on its side, and upon it place another likewise, the
open ends facing the same way. Join them together by
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nailing through the abutting sides. Place the third box
in the same way upon the second one and nail it in the
same manner. Match all their edges before nailing.
Kemove the covers and one end from each of the three
butter boxes, and place and join them together the
same as those for the lower compartments. Clinch the
points of the nails which join them so that they may be
firmly held together. Place the lower set of boxes on
the work bench, flat side down, and stand the upper set
on their ends upon them, having the open compartments
facing the same way as shown in the illustration. Match
the edges of both sets and join them together. Turn both
sets over, all open sides of the compartments facing up,
and put on the short legs, also the two short facing strip
legs which go between them, having their upper ends
even with the top edge of the upper compartments, the
edges of the strips projecting equally on each side, and
all the legs projecting 4 inches below the bottom face of
the stand. Reverse the stand and nail on the long corner
legs and long facing strips which extend between them
and to the same height. Set the stand right end up on
its legs and nail one of the shorter crosspieces on, placing
its edge up on the inner face of the rear corner legs, and
nail it to them and to the long facing strips, keeping its
upper edge 12 inches below the top of the legs. Put the
other crosspiece of the same length on in the same man-
ner, having its upper edge even with the top of the legs.
Nail the last and longer crosspiece to the top of the legs
and to the edge of the last crosspiece put on, having its
rear edge even with the rear face of the legs. Fit and
nail two rows of facing strips across the front of the
lower compartments, having the bottom edge of the lower
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279
ones even with the bottom face of the stand, and the
bottom edge of the upper ones even with the inside top
face of the lower compartments. Put a facing strip on
the top of the front legs, having its ends and outer edge
even with the outer face of the legs. Put a facing strip
across each end from the front one to the inner face of
the rear leg, cutting it out to allow one side of the rear
leg to set in so that the outside edge of the strip will be
even with the outer face of the leg. Put one between
the last two along the back, having its back edge even
with the inner face of the rear legs, and put the two
short ones on the partitions dividing the three upper
compartments, each edge having an equal projection.
Remove the cover of the raisin box and fit it between the
rear facing strips, cutting it down in width and length,
if necessary. Nail it in place, keeping its rear face even
with the rear
tended facing
nail the shelves
move the cover
box. Put the
place and screw
knob at the
front f a<ie. Fas-
on the lower
place the mir-
dle space be-
pieces, and se-
with glazier's
headed tacks,
small and two'
the high frame
face of the ex-
strips. Fit and
in place and re-
from the cigar
cigar box in
the small brass
center of its
ten the antlers
crosspiece and
ror in the mid-
tween the cross-
cure it in place
points or large-
The other two
large spaces in
are left open.
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BOY'S DELIGHT
Illustration 98
Figure 1
An adaptation of the "Silverette" and a portion of
the Umbrella- and Overshoe-Stand combined, and is de-
signed to hold the numerous trinkets that delight the boy.
Requirements :
Body. 8 Herring Boxes (about 5 in. deep, 15 in. wide, 15% in.
long).
Cover Lids. Made from the covers removed from the boxes.
Corner Legs. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 48 in. long.
4 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 48 in. long.
Facing Strip Legs. 4 Strips l/2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, 48 in. long.
Facing Strips. 2 Strips % in. thick, 5 in. wide, 14% in. long.
4 Strips y2 in. thick, 5 in. wide, 15 in. long.
Hardware. 4 1% in. brass hinges (butts) and screws. 2 pull-
knobs.
Construction :
Make the corner and the facing strip legs 48 inches
long. Remove the covers from all the boxes. Place one
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of the boxes on its side on the floor, and upon it set an-
other box on its side, with both open compartments fac-
ing the same way. Match their edges and join them by
nailing the abutting sides together. Upon this second
box place a third one on its side and join them in a simi-
lar manner, being careful that when joined they are in
a straight line. With three more boxes, make another
set in the same manner. Place both sets on their sides,
spaced 6 inches apart, the open top of one set facing the
closed bottoms of the other set, and nail a corner leg on
at each end, allowing the legs to project 4 inches over
the bottom face of one set. Use the try-square as a guide
to have the legs at right angles with the top edge of the
set of boxes. Reverse them and nail the corner legs on
the opposite corners and set the piece upon its legs.
Nail on the four facing strip legs, having the center of
the strip directly over the box joints. Place and nail the
two remaining boxes between the facing strip legs, set-
ting the upper edge of one the thickness of the cover
below the top of the strips, and the bottom of the other
6 inches above the top edge of the upper set of three.
These two upper boxes in the middle section will have
covers made in two parts hinged together, the rear part
4 inches wide, to be nailed on the rear top part of the
box, with its back edge even with the rear outside face
of the box. Hang the wide portion of the cover to this
narrow portion with the butts or hinges, and screw on
the lifting knob. Put the wide facing strips on the
inside face of the legs between the corner legs and the
top box, both front and rear, and between the corner legs
at each end. The upper boxes in the middle section may
have partitions placed in them as desired.
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CLUB-ROOM CORNER SEAT
Illustration 99
Figure 1
A unique Corner Seat made by the author for the club-
room at Copenhagen Settlement, Denmark, in the fall
of 1907. A recent letter states that the seat has been in
constant use and is as strong as when built. It consists
of two packing-boxes on legs, the rear edge of which sup-
ports a paneled back upheld at each end by a pedestal.
A double-section library, filled with the club books,
flanks both ends of the seat, the pedestals giving a sub-
stantial end finish to the back.
The paneled back is a protection to the wall, and upon
its face were hung three flat-back cushions, about 5
inches thick, filled with the shavings. Each shelf in the
pedestals holds a jar of water from which trail growing
ivy vines. The practical and artistic effect of such a
combination may readily be imagined.
The seat covers are loose and removable, giving easy
access to the compartments beneath them, which afford
large stowaway facilities.
BOX FURNITURE 283
Being portable, this seat may easily be moved to an-
other corner if necessary.
Requirements :
Seats. 1 Packing-box (9% in. deep, 21 in. wide, 40 in. long). 1
Packing-box (9% in. deep, 21 in. wide, 49 in. long).
Vine Pedestal. 2 Special Boxes (7% in. square, 47 in. long,
and, being an odd size, will probably have to be made from the
material of other boxes).
Oblong Bookcases. 6 Small Butter Boxes (8 in. deep, 10 in.
wide, 15 in. long).
Square Bookcases. 2 Silk Boxes (7% in. deep, 7% in. wide, 35
in. long).
Seat Covers. 1 Piece % in. thick, 21% in. wide, 40 in. long.
1 Piece % in. thick, 21% in. wide, 49 in. long.
Square Bookcase Shelves. 6 Pieces % in. thick, the width and
depth of the inside of the box.
Vine Pedestal Shelves. 2 Pieces % in. thick, the width and
depth of the inside of the box.
False Top. 4 Pieces % in. thick, 2 in. larger each way than the
end of the pedestal boxes.
Corner Legs. 2 Strips % in. thick, 1% in. wide, 18*4 in.
long. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 18*4 in. long.
Facing Strip Legs. 10 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 18^4 in.
long.
Vine Pedestal Corner Trim. 4 Strips % in. thick, % in. wide,
the length equal to the inside length of the box. 4 Strips % in.
thick, iy± in. wide, the length equal to the inside length of the box.
Vine Pedestal Facing Strips. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1*4 in.
wide, the length equal to the outside length of the box.
Square Bookcase Corner Trim. 4 Strips % in. thick, % in.
wide, the length equal to the outside length of the box. 4 Strips %
in. thick, 1*4 in. wide, the length equal to the outside length of
the box.
Square Bookcase Facing Strips. 4 Strips % in. thick, % in.
wide, the length equal to the outside length of the box.
Seat Cleats. 5 Strips % in. thick, 2% in. wide, 18% in. long.
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Paneled Back. 22 Strips *4 in. thick, 5 in. wide, about 29*4 in.
long. 24 Strips *4 in. thick, 1 in. wide, about 26 ^ in. long.
Top of the Back. 1 Strip % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 42 in. long.
1 Strip % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 72 in. long.
Construction :
Make two corner and ten facing strip legs for the seat
—one corner leg and six facing strip legs 17^ inches
long, and the others 18^4 inches long. The short legs
are for the rear of the seat, and when nailed in place
their upper ends are to be 1 inch below the top edge of
the seat boxes. The sheathing of the paneled back will
project 1 inch below the top of the seat boxes and will
nail to them in the rear, while the lower end of the 1-inch-
wide joint strips will be even with the top of the cover
to allow the cover to fit under them and against the
sheathing forming the back.
Remove the covers from all of the boxes except the vine
pedestal boxes. Turn the shorter seat box on its side and
nail the short corner leg, 1, on the corner which is to
fit in the corner of the room. On the same end of the
box, but at the other corner, put a short facing strip leg,
1, allowing it to project one half its width over the
side. When the seat boxes are placed together, the center
of this leg will cover the joint. Nail the long leg, 2, and
the short leg, 3, at the other end, having their outer edges
even with the end of the box. Put No. 4 (short) leg
half-way between No. 3 and the corner leg, having all
their upper ends 1 inch below the top of the box, except
No. 2, which will be even with the top. Turn the box
on its side, that side with the three legs being on the
floor. Nail the long leg, 5, and the short leg, 6, on
the longer seat box, and place its opposite end upon the
BOX FUENITURE
285
upper side of the shorter seat box, having its side against
the overlapping leg on the end of the shorter seat box.
Match their edges and nail them together, putting corner
leg, 2, the reverse way in the angle formed by the junc-
tion of the boxes. Turn the boxes over upon the legs
and nail on short legs 7 and 9 and long legs 8 and 10,
having them evenly spaced front and rear between the
legs at the end.
Make the seat covers for each box I~y2 inches wider
than the outside width of the box and of the same length
as the outside length of the box. They may be made
with either two or three widths of board, with cleats
placed on the under side about 4 inches from the end,
and one in the center of the long seat, having each end
of the cleats I1/-? inches from the side edges of the cover.
It will be necessary to cut y2 inch off the front edge of
the shorter cover the width of the longer cover, as shown
in Fig. 2. Allow the front edges of the seats to be even
with the front face of the legs. The vine pedestal may
be without ends, made of four pieces of equal width and
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length, formed as described for the Cast Pedestal, Illus-
tration 3. Fit and nail the shelf inside of each vine
pedestal box 8 inches (or at a suitable depth to suit the
flower-pot it will contain) from one end, which will be
the top end. Nail the corner trim A on two corners and
the facing strips B on the sides near the opposite corners,
as shown in Fig. 2, having the facing strips overlapping
or projecting one half their width over the corners of the
box. Fit and nail the shelves in the square bookcase
boxes, spacing them to suit the books they will contain;
or, if preferable, made like the illustration, the heights
of the compartments, named from the bottom up, would
be about 10 inches, 8 inches, 7 inches, and 7 inches. Put
on the corner trim and facing strips the same as described
above for the vine pedestal.
Remove one side from each of two of the oblong book-
case boxes. Turn the square bookcase open side down
on the floor and place one of the remaining boxes on its
end upon it between the projecting facing strips, having
one side of the box even with one end of the square book-
case, and nail or screw them together. Place one of the
boxes with the side removed on its end also upon the
square case, having its open side edges against the side
of the first box. Place the other open side box on the
square case in a similar manner against the last box and
nail them together, having all their open compartments
facing the same way. Lay the vine pedestal on the floor
with the projecting facing strips facing up, and place the
two bookcases upon it, with the square bookcase also fac-
ing up, having the lower side of the bookcase even with
the end of the vine pedestal, and nail them together.
Stand the three joined pieces right end up and nail a top
BOX FURNITUEE 287
on the square bookcase and also the vine pedestal, allow-
ing it to project 1 inch over on all sides. The tops for
the vine pedestals must have a suitable opening cut in
them to admit the flower-pot which the shelf supports.
The openings may be easily cut after the tops are
nailed on.
Construct the other oblong bookcase from the remain-
ing boxes and join the other square bookcase and pedes-
tal to it in the same manner. The open side of the oblong
bookcase will face to the left in one, while in the other it
will face to the right, as you face the open side of the
square bookcase. Place one section against each end of
the corner seat and nail or screw them firmly together.
Select a strip having a straight edge and not less than
6 feet long. Lay it on the floor and tack it with nails
driven two thirds down. Lay one of the 5-inch-wide
sheathing strips which form the back also on the floor,
at right angles to and near the end of the first strip, and
tack it also. Place another sheathing strip against this,
and over the joint formed by their abutting sides nail a
1-inch-wide joint strip, and continue to lay the sheathing,
placing and nailing a joint strip over each joint, until 14
sheathing strips are thus joined together, having the end
of each joint and sheathing strip against the first strip
tacked to the floor. Use nails not more than % inch
longer than the thickness of both strips, otherwise the
back will be nailed to the floor and cannot easily be re-
leased. This forms the long side of the back. Remove it,
and with the remaining strips make the other side in a
similar manner. Place them in position, at the back of
the seat boxes, with the lower edge of the sheathing rest-
ing on the top of the legs and the lower end of the joint
288 BOX FURNITURE
strips on top of the cover, one end being against the
corner trim of the vine pedestal and the other end even
with the outside corner face of the box, and screw it
through the sheathing into the seat boxes. Put on the
other portion of the back in a similar way, joining their
ends to the corner trim of the vine pedestals with joint
strips nailed to each, and their ends in the corner nailed
through the side of one into the edge of the other and
joined with the joint strips also. Fit and nail the 2-inch-
wide top strip placed on its flat side on the top of each
side, allowing it to project 1 inch over the face of the
joint strips. The seat, now being complete, may be
moved bodily into the corner awaiting it.
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COMBINATION DESK. READING-TABLE
AND BOOKCASE
Illustration 100 Figures 1 ana
This article of furniture was made by the author to
meet the requirements of the \vinter manager of a coal-
mine located in the arctic region. He said: "Our space
is very limited. We need something to serve as a writing-
desk, with ample stationery closets, book-shelves for our
library, magazines, and newspapers, that can be used as
a reading-table and support a light which our cat, who
has a fondness for lamps, cannot overturn during our
three months' period of total darkness."
This is much simpler to make than one would imagine,
so study it carefully.
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Requirements :
Body. 8 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7*4 in. deep, 13 in. wide,
19% in. long).
Drawer. 1 Window-glass Box (26 in. long).
Shelves. 9 Pieces made from the covers removed from boxes.
Facing Strips. 3 Strips */> in. thick, 2 in. wide, 26 in. long. 2
Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 38 in. long. 5 Strips % in. thick, 2
in. wide, 20 in. long. 2 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, the length
equal to the distance from the under side of the drawer to the lower
edge of the desk.
Legs. 4 Strips i/o in. thick, 1% in. wide, 26 in. long. 4 Strips
y% in. thick, 2 in. wide, 26 in. long.
Lamp Bracket Top. 4 Strips y» in. thick, 10 in. square.
Lamp Bracket Legs. 6 Strips % in. thick, 2 in. wide, 12 in.
long.
Drawer Slides. 2 Strips % in. thick, % in. wide, the length
equal to the width of the drawer.
Door Cleats. 4 Strips % in. thick, 1% in- wide, 10 in. long.
Top. 1 Piece % in. thick, 3 in. wider than the outside depth
with cover on, and twice the outside depth with cover removed,
and 3 in. longer than four times the outside width of the box.
Hardware. 4 tee hinges. 4 pull-knobs.
Construction :
Make the six corner legs 26 inches long. Remove the
covers carefully from six of the boxes and one side from
each of the other two. In four of the boxes, 10 inches,
from one end, fit a shelf the full depth of the box and
fasten the shelves in with 1% inch brads, driven through
the sides and bottom of the box into the edges of the
shelves. These four boxes form the library portion, as
shown by Fig. 2. Take one of the four and turn it on its
side, then place another sidewise upon the first, match
their edges, and nail the boxes together by driving
through their sides. Place another box on its side upon
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the second one, then the fourth box upon the third, join-
ing them all as the first two, taking care that all open
sides face alike and that like compartments are kept in
line. Lay all four boxes down as one, upon their bot-
toms. Nail a corner leg at the open side corner of each
end box, keeping the upper end of the leg even with that
end of the boxes which has the smaller compartment.
Turn them all upside down and they will all stand bot-
tom up. On each end box place upon its flat side one of
the boxes from which you removed the side, so that the
remaining closed sides will face each other. Match them
to the boxes upon which they rest, and get all the edges
even and nail them to the end boxes. Upon the boxes last
added, place the other two boxes, one upon each, open
side up, and nail them to the others. There is now a
pile of boxes three high at each end, lying flat sides
down. While they lie in this position, fit the shelves in
the two top boxes just added, spacing them to suit the
material they are to contain. Fasten the shelves with
li/o inch brads driven through the sides of the boxes
into the edges of the shelves. Put on the corner legs, ons
011 each outer corner, and nail a facing strip, or inter-
mediate leg, on each opposite corner, having the inner
edge of the facing strips even with the outside face of
the box. Between these facing strips will be fitted the
drawer. Fit the doors in place between the legs and fac-
ing strips just added, then put the cleats on the doors
near the top and bottom, placed so they will clear the
shelves when the doors close. Put the hinges on, keeping
the middle of the hinge about 4 inches from each end of
the door. Hang the doors so they will open one right and
the other left hand. Screw the knobs on the doors 6
292 BOX FURNITURE
inches down from the top of the door and 2 inches from
the edge. Turn the whole piece over and stand it upon
its legs. Nail on the three facing strips which cover the
joints of the boxes and also act as intermediate legs, two
of which form part of the lamp bracket. Remove one
side from the window-glass box, and, if the box is not
the proper length to fit in the recess, set the end in and
shorten it and fit it in place. Nail the slides on the body
at both sides of recess directly under the ends of the
drawer, keeping the upper edge of the drawer even with
the top of the facing strips. Push the drawer in until
its front face is even with the face of the facing strips.
Nail a small block behind it on each side for a stop.
Place such partitions in the drawer as you may wish,
and screw on the knobs 4 inches from each end and at
the center vertically. Nail on the seven remaining facing
strips which cover the box joints only, two at each outer
end and three in the recess. The two end ones in the
recess will extend from the under side of the drawer slide
to the lower edge of the body. Put on the top, allowing the
edges to project 1 inch over the outside face of the legs
all around. Cut the edge of the top on the library side
V/2 inches deep and 2 inches wide to admit the two
facing strips which form a part of the lamp support, and
nail the cover on. Fit and nail two pieces 2 inches long,
1 inch wide, and % inch thick to fit the cut outside the
lamp bracket facing strips. Place two of the 10-inch-
square lamp bracket tops on the bench, flat sides down,
.with the grain of the wood of one at right angles with
the other, and glue and clamp them together, holding
them tightly for twenty-four hours. Measure the lamp
and cut a hole with the keyhole-saw the proper diameter
BOX FURNITURE
293
to suit the lamp, the center of the hole being in the
center of the top. Smooth the edges of the hole with
sandpaper and cut the bracket legs so they stand above the
main top exactly the same distance as does the facing strip.
Place the bracket top upon the facing strip, keeping the
edge even with the outer face of the strip and projecting
equally on each side, and nail it with two long brads to
the top end of the strip. Place a leg under the opposite
side and set and nail it in the same way. Do the same
with the other two legs. While keeping all the legs per-
fectly straight or plumb, nail them at the bottom ends.
Use an awl to start the holes and toe the brads in, using
114 inch brads. Repeat this for the other lamp bracket.
Doors may be hung for the end compartments if pre-
ferred.
a Corner of tbe Copenhagen
Club-room
GAME-TABLE CLUB-ROOM STOOLS
CLUB-ROOM CORNER S1LAT
BRANCH PEDESTAL COPENHAGEN SIDEBOARD
Color Scheme:
Flemish oak.
Yellow.
Woodwork:
Flemish oak (paint).
Furniture:
Flemish oak (stain).
Walls :
Yellow.
Ceiling :
Yellow of a lighter shade.
Corner-seat Pillows:
Olive-green burlap.
China:
White, with green and yellow design.
Floor:
Flemish oak (stained).
Plants:
Vines, growing plants, and cut flcwers with yellow
blossoms.
library or Stub?
TWO SMALL 500- VOLUME BOOKCASES
CAST PEDESTAL FOOTSTOOL
COMBINATION DESK,
READING-TABLE AND BOOKCASE
Color Scheme:
Black.
Moss green.
Woodwork :
Black paint.
Furn iture :
Black paint.
Walls:
Moss green.
Ceiling:
Green, in lighter tone than the walls.
Hangings and Pilloics:
Plain green burlap or canvas, or with motif ap-
pliqued in black and gold.
Curtains:
Cream-colored muslin.
Floor:
Black paint, with large green rug.
Plants:
Growing palms, and plants with either red, yellow,
or white blossoms.
rs
The First Process in the Construction of the Allendale Sideboard
r
The Tool-chest, given to the Author by One Hundred Friends
The Rough Material Arr
298
The Spitzbergen Sideboard and Hall Stand
Combination Desk, Reading-table, and Bookcase,
Rear View
The Game-table in the Club-room of the Copenhagen Settlement
The China-closet
301
The ' l Dresserette, ' ' Opened
The Upright Clock
The Greek-cross Tea-table, Opened
The Greek-cross Tea-table
Closed
The ' ' Shavingette, ' '
Closed
The Office Washstand, Opened
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