is cut off the front step, and the plywood aprons are inset У Last of all, hand holes are bored out in the sides of the lower section and in t front apron, and circular openings cut in the bottoms of the sidepieces and the front riser. The assembly is accomplished one side at a time, with the bottom buttjoint and screwed into place. Countersunk and plugged or puttied screws are used reinforce the dadoes from the outside, and the aprons are screwed or bradded ir place flush along the edges of the sides and steps for additional security. The t of the stool is butthinged in its center, and the rear edge of the top half of t upper section beveled to allow it to move upward smoothly. Hooks and eyes a provided at the sides to keep the sections together when closed. Utensil Rack. For the kitchen with ample wall space, particularly if finish m knotty pine or cottage style, the rack illustrated in Figure 2.79 is both p turesque and utilitarian. It consists of half a small wagon wheel, including t hub, screwed from the rear to a flat piece of wood, which is hung or attached the wall. The iron rim has been removed, and hooks attached around the circui ference from which to hang various kitchen utensils. A genuine wheel can sanded and waxed or shellacked. If a wagon wheel is not available, a decorative facsimile can be bandsaw °ut of scrap lumber. The rim can be lapjointed, as shown in detail A, with ii dowels or small curtain rods spokeshaved into spokes radiating from a whittl 0r turned imitation hub. Painting such a builtup wheel the color of the wall oft' 8lves it an appearance of authenticity. 166 . Fig. 2.79. Utensil rack. bathroom accessories Gracious living includes the unhurried enjoyment of satisfactory bathing facilities. When the original plumbing plan becomes overtaxed by increased family participation, every effort should be made to increase the facilities adequately. Shelf Rack. Few bathrooms provide sufficient towel racks for individual towels and washcloths, or adequate shelf space for the everincreasing collection of toilette aids. Seldom is floor space available for the type of standing rack pictured in A of Figure 2.80. However, there is usually sufficient wall space for the combination shelf and rack (B, Figure 2.80) described below. Its length can be doubled or tripled, or several units may be located at different points. Finished to match the walls it is inconspicuously useful. The uprights are curved at both ends as shown in В and in. holes bored halfway through the inner sides to receive the dowel, plastic, Bakelite, or chromium rod. Half laps are cut in both shelf and uprights so that the latter will be on 16in. centers. Holes are bored at the necessary angles so that both ends of the uprights can be screwed through the wall surface to the studs. If preferred, the INDOOR FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION Fig. 2.80. Bathroom racks. uprights can be lengthened to 6 in. to accommodate a second, lower shelf abc the towel rack rod.