This practical Window-Seat is made by combining two Flower- and Plant-Stands having slots cut across in the back of each to receive the ends of a portable seat which is supported at its center by a box made similar to the Coal- or Paper-Box, without its cover, Illustration 16. As the individual pieces forming the window-seat merely support or rest upon each other, they may easily be assembled or removed as desired. The box support compartment makes a convenient receptacle for coverings and pillows when not in use and can be readily withdrawn, as the seat merely rests upon it.

Requirements

Bodies. 4 Soap Boxes (about 103/4 in. deep, 141/4 in. wide, 20 in. long). 1 Box of the same width and depth, but 4 in. shorter, so that it will not project outside the edge of the seat.

Top Compartment Sides. 2 Pieces 1/2 in. thick, 6 in. wide, by the length of the box inside.

Arms. 4 Pieces 1/2 in. thick, 3 in. wide, by 3 in. longer than the outside depth of the box with the cover removed.

Facing Strips. 8 Pieces 1/2 in. thick, 3 in. wide, by 3 in. shorter than the outside depth of the box with the cover removed.

Legs for Seat Support. 4 Strips 3/8 in. thick, 1% in. wide, 4 in. longer than the outside width of the box. 4 Strips 3/8 in. thick, 1 3/4 in. wide, 4 in. longer than the outside width of the box.

Legs for Stand. 8 Strips 1/2 in. thick, l 1/2 in. wide, 3 in. longer than twice the outside width of the box. 8 Strips 1/2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, 3 in. longer than twice the outside width of the box.

Seat. 1 Piece 3/4 in. thick, 3 in. narrower than the outside length of the box, about 10 in. longer than the window-sill.

Cleats. 2 Pieces 3/4 in. thick, 4 in. wide, the length equal to the width of the seat.

Construction

For making the end supports, see description for constructing Flower- and Book-Stand, Illustration 53. In addition to this it will be necessary to cut a slot 1 inch high in the back of each stand, extending from leg to leg, and each end of the seat will pass through the slot and project about 3 inches inside, and will rest upon the bottom of the upper compartment. The seat can be made of two boards held together by cleats nailed across them on their under side. Keep the nearest edge of cleat 3 1/2 inches from the end of the seat. Drive the nails from the top of the seat through the cleats and clinch them well on the under side.

Remove the cover from the smaller box and make the legs. Nail a leg on each corner, keeping their top ends even with the top of the box. Turn the box upon its legs and place it under the seat to act as a center support.