Plate 13

Among the larger pieces of furniture that can be undertaken by high school boys, there is nothing which is so elemental in its construction and yet so satisfactory when completed as the type of library table which is here illustrated. As shown in the drawing there is no drawer, but this might easily be added if thought desirable. No method of fastening the top in place in indicated and this in itself should form a problem that would set the boys investigating. On a table of this size possibly the best method would be the use of the regular angle irons which are sold for the purpose. If the materials already at hand are to be used, small L-shaped pieces of wood can be made having one end of the L fitted into a small mortise in the side rails and the other end screwed to the under side of the top. In this way the tighter the screw is urged, the closer will be the fit between the top and side rails. The design is by William E. Roberts of Cleveland.

Plate 13. Library Table