The book-rest here illustrated can be set at any angle desired; when closed, it resembles a bottomless box, except for the ledge E. The following pieces of wood will be required. Two pieces (B,B), 12 in. by 2 in. by fin.; three pieces (C,C, andD), 9in. by 2in. by 3/8 in.; one piece (E), 12 1/2 in. by 2 in. by 3/8 in.; one piece, for the support (shown dotted), 7in. by 2in. by fin.; and one piece (A),12 1/2in. by 9 1/4in. by 3/8 in.; these are all finished sizes. A brass hook and screw eye, three pairs of 1-in. binges, and a few round-headed brass screws will also be required. First cut the pieces is and C to the shape shown (cutting pieces out of B to receive the rack D), and dovetail together. The rack D must be notched out as shown to receive the end of the support, which is hinged about 2 in. from the top of A. The book-rest (A) is hinged to the front piece B. The ornamental ledge is secured to the front of A by means of glue and screws.

A Portable Book-rest.