Wood: Poplar, or oak. Preparatory.

A.   Make working drawing.

B.   Make stock list.

C.   Cut out ends. To do this economically, an approximate pattern should be made.

D.   Get out squares for the rods,

1/8" larger than required. Exercises.

1.   Lay out the exact size and shape of the ends, and work to the lines. Keep the edges square with the sides.

2.   A. Locate and bore holes for rods, boring right and left, and only halfway through the ends.

B. Bore the holes in the ends to receive the screws.

3.   A. Plane the rods to the required size. See Fig. 16, Ex. 5, B and C. B. Cut them to required length. Be sure that the rods are no smaller than they should be.

4.   Plane and sandpaper the ends.

5.   With a small stick, cover the sides of the holes sparingly with glue.

6.   Put all the rods in at once; be sure that the ends are square with them, both vertically and horizontally, when the rack is put away for the glue to set.

7.   Examine for defects, and remedy them.

8.   Stain and finish to suit taste.