Materials:
10' of poplar.
22 No. 16 brads, 3/4", for nailing joints.
2-1/2 pairs of 1-1/2" (butt) hinges to be used in joining the panels, fastening the drop shelf to crosspiece, and adjusting the bracket.
20 No. 5 flat-headed screws, 5/8", used for hinges.
2 metal handles to put on top of each side of screen.
4 No. 5 screws, 1/2", to put handles on.
2 yds. burlap to cover the screen.
1 box brass-headed tacks to put burlap on screen.
12 brass cup hooks to be used on crosspiece.
1 yd. of creton to make pockets.
Sandpaper and stain.
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Dimensions:
Stiles: 4 pieces 1-1/2" × 1-1/2" × 30", to be used as upright pieces to screen.
Crosspieces: 4 pieces 1-1/2" × 1-1/2" × 12-1/2", to be used at the top and bottom of frame.
2 pieces 1-1/2" × 1-1/2" × 12-1/2", to be used for pegs to hold spools.
1 piece 1-1/2" × 1-1/2" × 12-1/2", to hinge the shelf.
Directions:
On the two upright pieces (1-1/2" × 1-1/2" × 30") make 4-3/4" mortises to fit the tenons made on the crosspieces, making the first mortise 1" from the bottom of the frame and the second mortise 16-1/2" from the first. The third and fourth mortises in the upright piece are made 2-1/4" apart and