Next the opposite edges are beveled smooth or beaded, if equipment is available, to form the outer edges of the table tops. The resulting large moldings can now be mitered together like picture frames to form table tops whose overall dimensions are 12 in. X 15% in., 12 in. X 11 in., and 12 in. X 9 in. respectively. A secret tenon makes a solid miter for heavy framing, but a doweled joint will prove satisfactory. When the leg sections have dried they are attached to the top frames by means of pocket screws and countersunk screws through the edges of the aprons. The legs should be set in У in. from the corner on both outer faces. A good grade of doublestrength window glass should be cut to fit inside the INDOOR FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION rabbets in the table tops. The glass can be held in place firmly by small quartc round moldings, or even squared У in. X ln slats, bradded into place. Tl method permits easy replacement of the glass if it becomes damaged. Step End Table. Once used for climbing into the high beds so popular in tl early nineteenth century, as well as for reaching books on the top shelves highceilinged libraries, threestep tables (Figure 2.34) are currently revivir their usefulness as lamp stands that provide space for books, magazines, an smoking accessories on the lower steps. A pair at the opposite ends of the couc is ideal for holding twin table lamps. Conventional steps have a 7in. rise, which would rule out the averagesize books, and add up to a total height too low to clear the arm of the normal eas chair or davenport. Therefore the height of the steps in the table to be describe is set at 9 in. As we shall see, if books are not to be housed in this table, these di mensions can easily be changed. Lumber List Thickness, Width, Length, Pieces in inches in inches in inches Description 1 И ю 20З4 Top 3 34 6 18 Sides (18 in. wide) 1 34 18 2 0.}4 Step s и 4%o 2 8 Floor (20З4 in. wide) 4 iH 1 6 Legs (tapered to 1 in. square) 2 2 25 Side aprons 2 34 2 17 Front and rear aprons 1 и isy2 18 Back panel (plywood) First the uprights, floor, and step are glued up from whatever widths of stock re at hand, and set aside to dry. Next the legs are squared and cut, then tapered nd sanded, as shown in Figure 2.34. The two side aprons are mortise and tenoned r doweled, glued, and clamped in place with in. setbacks, as illustrated. While waiting for the glue to dry, the top step can be beveled on all four dges, and a in. stopped dado cut in. from the rear edge to receive the top f the back panel. After the floor has dried, its four edges are likewise beveled nd a similar dado cut in its rear edge for the bottom edge of the back panel. When the legs and their side aprons are thoroughly dry, they can be fitted 0 the back and front aprons, upside down on the floor of the table. After the "rners are squared they are tenoned or doweled, glued and clamped together ith У in. setbacks. If the sides are clamped together, the 9 in.