Requirements

Body. 1 Packing Box (about 14 in. deep, 18 in. wide, 36 in. long).

Shelves. 2 Pieces 1/2 in. thick, width equal to the inside depth of the box, and length equal to the inside width of the box.

Doors. Made from cover of box.

Hinged Top. 1 Piece 1/2 in. thick, 4 in. wider than the outside depth of the box, and 4 in. longer than the outside width of the box.

Legs. 4 Strips 1/2 in. thick, 1 1/2 in. wide, and 4 in. longer than the outside length of the box. 4 Strips 1/2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, and 4 in. longer than the outside length of the box.

Cleats. 4 Strips 1/2 in. thick, 1 in. wide, and length equal to the width of the door.

Shelf Cleats. 4 Strips 1/2 in. thick, 1 1/2 in. wide, and length equal to the inside depth of the box.

Mirror. 1 flat-framed mirror.

Hardware. 1 pair 1 3/4 in. brass hinges (butts). 2 pairs 4 in. tee hinges.

The Office Washstand, Opened.

Construction

Make the legs 4 inches longer than the outside length of the box. Remove the cover and one end from the box. Put on the shelf cleats at the proper height to make room for the pail, pitcher, and bowl, leaving at least 1 inch, or more, between the top of the bowl and the under side of the hinged top to clear the mirror. Fit and nail in the shelves. Lay the box on its side and put on the legs. Turn it on its back and fit and hang the doors.

The hinged top will be made in two pieces, the narrow piece being 6 inches wide. Nail this piece on, letting it project over the face of the legs 11/2 inches at the sides and rear. Hang the wide piece of the lid to this, and place a cleat under the front edge to hold the doors closed. Secure the mirror to the under side of the lid.