The split turning is applied to the front legs as shown, after which the top is made and then screwed to the rails by means of cleats. Two pear-shaped drawer pulls (and a lock, if desired) should be applied and then removed until the table has been sandpapered and finished. Any good cabinet wood is suitable for this table.

In the mirror frame, Fig. 64, split turnings again form the decoration. The frame itself consists of two side pieces, a top piece, a bottom piece, and a narrow central piece. These pieces, which are all rabbeted to receive the glass and back, may be joined with dowels. After being glued, the frame is planed level and smooth.

Fig. 64. - Split turnings in the form of reeded columns form the principal ornaments of this mirror.

The two half columns then are made and glued in place. Each column consists of the reeded central part, two turned caps, and two rectangular blocks. The columns may be turned in a single piece or they may be made in several parts; that is, the rectangular blocks, the caps, the bases, and the central part may be made separately, fitted together, and glued to the sides of the frame. A simple molding is now made and fitted around the top part of the frame as shown in the plan view. A top and a bottom piece screwed or doweled in place complete the frame. A turned molding may be used instead of the one shown, if the top piece is made plain like the bottom piece. The process of reeding will be explained in a following section.

Fig. 65. - How the stock is prepared for split work, and how oval and irregular pieces are turned.

Bill Of Materials

It is advisable to place a piece of paper between the mirror and the backing. The backing itself is of plywood. If the frame is constructed of thinner stock or the rabbet is made more shallow, the backing may be made in one piece and screwed to the outside of the frame.