and cut as shown by the
dimensions in the drawing. These parts are then well glued and put
together. The top, which should be of well seasoned wood, is cut to fit
around the back posts so the back edge and the back side of the posts
are flush. The back panel is placed in mortises cut in the corners of
the back posts. This is done so the back surface of the panel will be
flush the same as the edge of the top. The slat is fastened with
round-headed brass screws on the front of the two back posts about half
way between the top and the ends of the posts.

[Illustration: Detail of Serving Table]

The top may be fastened to the rails by one of two methods. One way is
to use a small button made of wood and so mortised as to set in the
rails and then fastened to the top with screws. About six of these
buttons will be sufficient to hold the top in place. The other method is
to bore a hole slanting on the inside of the rails, directing the bit
toward the top, which will make a seat--if not cut too deep--for a screw
that can be turned direct into the top.

The glue must be removed from about the joints and the surfaces smoothed
over with fine sandpaper before applying the stain. The directions for
staining will be found on the can in which it is sold. The grain of the
wood will show up well if the surface is given a dull waxed finish after
staining.

AN UMBRELLA STAND

[Illustration]

The umbrella stand shown in the accompanying illustration will be found
quite appropriate for the hall or reception room that is furnished in
mission style. It can be made of any of the furniture woods, but
quarter-sawed oak gives the best results. The stock necessary to make
this stand can be secured from the mill ready cut to length, squared and
sanded, and is given in the following list:

4 posts, 1-1/2 by 1-1/2 by 28 in., S-4-S.
4 top rails, 7/8 by 2 by 10 in., S-2-S.
4 lower rails, 7/8 by 3 by 10 in., S-2-S.
4 slats, 3/8 by 3 by 20 in., S-2-S.
1 bottom, 7/8 by 10 by 10 in.

First square up the posts and bevel the tops as shown in the detail
sketch. Place them side by side, on a flat surface with the ends square
and lay out the mortises with a try-square on all four pieces at the
same time. This will insure your getting them all straight and of the
same height. Now lay out the tenons on the rails in the same manner and
cut them to fit the mortises in the posts. Mortises should also be cut
in the rails for the ends o