Wood: Poplar. Preparatory.

A.   Make working drawing.

B.   Make stock list.

C.   Cut the shelf and back -]-" wider and 1/2" longer than desired.

D.  Cut bracket by pattern, for the sake of economy.

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Exercises.

1. Same as Exs. 1, 2 of Fig. 1 and Exs. 3, 4 of Fig. 5, applied to the shelf only. Lay out back with pencil and work carefully to lines. Plane and sandpaper the shelf and the back. Using 11" brads, nail the shelf to the back, being sure that they are square with each other. Make bracket in accordance with original design.

A.   Fit bracket to both shelf and back. Fit the end wood first.

B.   Plane and sandpaper it. Fasten in place with brads, and with glue used sparingly.

C.   Set nails.

A.   Stain.

B.   Putty nail holes.

C.   Inspect for defects.

D.   Shellac or wax finish.