Just think - a stationery rack, inkstand, pen and pencil holder, and calendar all in one, which any boy or girl may make for a few cents. Besides the wood, all that is needed is a small glass ink pot, such as is used in school desks.

There are but five pieces of wood and these are only one-quarter of an inch thick. First mark out the sides very carefully. Make the curves with the compasses and then cut the wood exactly to line. The upright pieces are set into slots cut in the sides, so be sure that these slots are just large enough to make a tight fit. After the two sides are cut to line, place them together, sandpaper the edges flat and smooth, and hollow out the places for the pen and pencil. The two upright pieces require no attention aside from having their ends made smooth and the corners rounded. The last of the five pieces is for the ink pot, and should have a hole bored or sawn in the center just large enough to hold it firmly. Fasten each side to this piece with two nails and then set the uprights in place, applying a little glue in the slots already cut in the side pieces- Before allowing these to set, however, be sure that the sides are perfectly parallel and stand straight. It now only remains to find something round for a cover for the ink pot. If a suitable cover cannot be found, simply cut out a neat disc of thin wood and fasten a small knob on top in the center. It will often be found more convenient to stain and wax the different pieces after they are all perfectly fitted, but before nailing them together. When the article is completed all finger marks should then be removed by going over the surface again with the waxy rag.