The dictionary-stand is of simple construction, and not only holds the dictionary at a suitable angle, finally mortised for the top crosspieces. The positions of the diagonal crosspieces will then be located and the inner corner of each leg flattened off at these points, so that the mortises for the diagonals may be run in properly.

The four identical upper crosspieces are now in order, and will be tenoned to match the legs, after which the eight pieces thus far made will be fitted together so that the exact length of the diagonals may be determined. These latter will then be made ready, and each must be notched out, where they cross in the center, to one half its depth.

The structure may now be set up with glue and the upper connections reen-forced with a few nails or pegs set in from the inside. While the glue is setting, the top may be made ready. This should be of two thicknesses of one-inch stuff crossed, or may be made of one thickness built up on the under side around the edges. Round all corners, and attach with screws set in from below at an angle. Use two layers of blotting-paper as an underlay, and then fit on the top covering, the edges of which should be tacked underneath with small tacks, after which the large ornamental nails may be put in.