This section is from the book "Cassell's Cyclopaedia Of Mechanics", by Paul N. Hasluck. Also available from Amazon: Cassell's Cyclopaedia Of Mechanics.
The frames of these chairs are made of deal, and the legs of hard wood such as birch. The inside only of the chair is upholstered, the outside being covered with the same material as secured to the frame. The following dimensions are suitable: - Total height of back, 4 ft.; width of seat from front to back, 2 ft.; width of seat, 2 ft.; height of legs from floor to bottom of seat frame,l0 in. without castors; height of arms from seat frame, 1ft. The back legs should be l 1/2 n. square; these can be bought ready sawn, with the required sweep of 2 in. at the bottom. The front legs are made from 2 in. square stuff. The seat frame should be 2 in. by 1', in., raised with a stuffing-rail 2 in. high. The back will have three cross-rails 2 in. by 7/8 in., stump-tenoned into the back legs. Web the insides of the back and arms, and cover with hessian as a foundation for stuffing. Stuff all the inside with hessian before putting on the outside covering, which is usually a cotton imitation tapestry. The edges can be corded or finished with brass or copper nails.
 
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