The construction of the buffet table or sideboard should commence with the front legs, which are to be trimmed up to size, shaped on their lower ends, and finally mortised for the two crosspieces of each end. The rear legs are similar to the front ones in every way, except that they extend above the top board to hold the plate-rack. Having completed the legs, the two crosspieces of each end should be planed up and then tenoned to fit the mortises already made in the legs. The pieces thus far made should now be put together with glue and firmly clamped until set, taking due care to have the several pieces all square with one another. The top board is now to be prepared. If a board of the required width cannot be found it will be necessary to glue up two smaller pieces, but in either case be sure to take particular care in finishing the upper surface and the exposed end wood.

The foot-board, which is next in order, requires nothing further than to be planed up smoothly and trimmed off perfectly square on the ends. To the inner side of each of the lower crosspieces attach a half-inch-square strip to support the foot-board. Set up the two already assembled ends and connect them with the top and foot-board, using glue and screws set in from below at an angle. A pair of temporary strips tacked on the back will keep the structure in shape as the work proceeds. The two sides of the linen compartment should now be fitted in, and then the under side of the drawer spaces. Next in order is the backing for the plate-rack, the linen compartment and drawer spaces. The linen compartment is now ready to receive the desired shelving and have its doors fitted. The hinges should be of the strap type and of a similar finish to the drawer pulls. After fitting on the several divisions of the plate-rack and attaching the running strip, the sideboard is complete, with the exception of the two drawers, the making of which will be found quite simple.