Directions For Making The Frame 1
Fig. II, pate 29 at the ends and at one spot near the middle. Locate the exact centers of the joints on both ends and place the piece in the lathe. Turn down the wood to the right shape as though it were a solid piece of wood. Sandpaper as smooth as possible and then remove the wood from the lathe. With a thin bladed knife, pry the two pieces apart and then fit each piece to the sides of the frame. The spindles for the top and bottom are made in the same way. Parts of the frame are finished in...
Sheraton Breakfast Table
THIS table is one of very pleasing lines and is not a difficult project to make. While it is termed a breakfast table, there is no reason why it cannot find an appropriate place in any room. The characteristics of a table of this kind consist of the drop leaves, which are held up by wooden brackets that swing under the top. It is made oi mahogany and has some inlay or. the outer edges of the legs and border strips of inlay can be found along the lower edges of the rails. Plane up the stock for...
Grandfather Clock
TALL clocks like old fashioned furniture can be traced by studying the design of the case and the works. The first ones were made with square shaped hoods or bonnets, dating as early as 17CC. Later models were made with movements which have moving figures of ships, boats, or a minia-diiferent phases, these extra parts, added. Up to the lutionary War most were made of brass England. Fornome was not possible to and so American their works of these clock makers C o n 11 e c t i c u t. Harland, and...