MAKING CASES. 



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at the ends between the outer corners of top and bottom. 

 The round sides are turned inward, the flat sides being 

 made to fit evenly with the corners of the case. 



Each side should be constructed as follows : Nail one 

 strip the width of the molding, the full length of the 

 edge of the back. Secure a second strip with dimensions 

 of the first, on the side of the standard piece. Between 

 these two strips at top and bottom, fit in and nail two 

 pieces of wood, the required thickness and width of 

 the moldings. 



The front of the case is made mechanically, like the 

 sides, by nailing on four strips. Four triangular pieces 

 of wood an mch thick are 

 glued on the outside corners 

 on the top, and in the corners 

 under the bottom, to keep the 

 case from warping. A shoul- 

 der, one-quarter of an inch 

 wide, and the depth of the 

 thickness of the glass, is made 

 around the inner edges of the 

 three openings of the case. 

 This can be done with a rab- 

 bet-plane before the parts are 

 nailed, or chiselled out, after 

 the- case is fastened together. 

 In fastening light wood-work, 

 finishing nails and brads 

 should be employed, as they hold well, and are not liable 

 to split the material in driving. Moldings of two sizes 

 are used on the top and bottom of the case. The outer 

 molding may be solid or '^ sprung," and should be fastened 

 from the inside of the case. The inner and smallest mold- 

 ing IS fastened from the outside, after the glass is secured. 



In the process of fitting, a sharp, clean cutting saw and 

 miter-box will greatly assist in making close joints. The 



CORNER OF CASE, SHOWING 

 POSITION OF PARTS. 



