This section is from the book "Cassell's Cyclopaedia Of Mechanics", by Paul N. Hasluck. Also available from Amazon: Cassell's Cyclopaedia Of Mechanics.
Fig. 1 shows a portion of an upholstered fender stool. In its construction maybe used any thoroughly dry, seasoned wood, preferably mahogany, walnut, oak, or beech. The stool may be 4 ft. 3in. long by about 6in. high. The framework should be 2in. or 2i in. deep by 2in. wide, carefully framed at the corners. If desired, a moulding may be fixed round the bottom edge, as Fig. 2. Strips of webbing are nailed on the top, and over this canvas. On the canvas the stuffing, which should be curled hair, is upholstered. Over this place the covering, which may be tapestry, leather, velvet, cretonne, or any suitable material. This is fastened by strips of leather or gimp to the sides of the stool, being fixed by ornamental brass nails. Fig. 3 gives four patterns for the feet of the stool.

Fig. I.



Fig. 3.


Making and Upholstering Fender Stool.
 
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