e determined by measuring
across the sides between the outlines at the points where the shelves
are to be placed.

The shelves which have no tenons are to be let into the sides 1/4 in.
They should be shouldered 1/2 in. back from the edge so that the groove
will not show on the face.

The lip on the front of the top shelf may be fastened by means of very
small brads, the heads of which should be covered with putty, colored to
match the finish.

A suitable finish may be obtained as follows:

First see that all the mill marks are removed, using a smooth plane and
steel scraper and sandpaper, then apply a coat of cathedral-oak water
stain. When dry, sandpaper lightly, using No. 00 paper. Apply a second
coat of stain, diluting it by the addition of an equal volume of water.
This is to produce a stronger contrast. Sand this lightly and put on a
very thin coat of shellac to bind the filler and to prevent the stain in
the filler which follows from discoloring the high lights. Sand this
lightly and put on a coat of paste filler according to the directions
that will be found on the can. This filler should be colored in the
following proportions: Light paste filler, 20 lb.; Van Dyke brown, 1 lb.
After the filler has hardened, sand it lightly and put on a coat of
orange shellac. Follow this with several coats of some good rubbing
varnish. The first coats should be rubbed with haircloth or curled hair,
and the last with powdered pumice stone and raw linseed or crude oil.

A LEATHER BACK ARM CHAIR

[Illustration: Arm Chair Complete]

[Illustration: Detail of the Arm Chair]

A mission arm chair of simple design and construction is shown in the
accompanying illustration. This chair is suitable for any room of the
house and can be made of wood to match other furniture. Quarter-sawed
oak is the wood most generally used, and it is also very easy to obtain.
The stock can be ordered from the mill, cut to length, squared and
sanded. Following is a list of the material that will be needed:

2 front legs, 2 by 2 by 26-3/4 in.
2 back legs, 2 by 4 by 43 in.
2 arm rests, 1 by 4 by 26 in.
5 rails, 3/4 by 4 by 21-1/2 in.
5 rails, 3/4 by 2 by 2-1/2 in. .
2 back pieces, 3/4 by 2 by 16-1/2 in.
1 piece leather, 31 in, square.
1 piece burlap, 28 in, square.
2 pieces leather, 13 by 18 in.
2 pieces burlap, 13 by 18 in.
1 box 8 oz. tacks.
5-1/2 doz. ornamental nails.

Start with the front legs. Cut a tenon