Do it yourself Woodworking Plans
A plate rack
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Do it yourself woodworking plans: The plate rack shown
in the accompanying illustration is designed for use in a room furnished
in mission style. The dimensions may be changed to suit the wall space.
The parts are held together entirely by keys.
The bar across the front is for keeping the plates from falling out,
but this may be left out if the plates are allowed to lean against the
wall.
The following list of material will be needed, and, if the builder does not
care to do the rough work, the stock can be ordered planed, sanded and cut to
the exact size of the dimensions given.
2 ends, 7/8 by 5 by 20 in.
1 top, 7/8 by 6 by 36 in.
1 shelf, 7/8 by 5 by 36 in.
1 bar, 7/8 in. square by 36 in.
4 keys. Scrap pieces will do.
Lay out and cut the mortises on the end pieces for the tenons of the shelf,
also the tenons on the top ends and the diamond shaped openings. In laying these
out, work from the back edge of the pieces. Cut the tenons on the ends of the
shelf to fit the mortises in the end pieces, numbering each one so the parts
can be put together with the tenons in the proper mortises. Mark out and cut
the mortises in the top to receive the tenons on the end pieces.

In laying out the mortises for the keys allow a little extra on the side toward
the shoulder so the ends and tops may be drawn up tightly when the keys are
driven in the mortises. All the mortises and diamond shaped openings should
be marked and cut with a chisel from both sides of the board.
If the bar is used, it may be attached with a flat side or edge out as shown.

Finish the pieces separately with any weathered or fumed oak stain. When thoroughly
dry, apply a very thin coat of shellac. Finish with two coats of wax. The rack
can be attached to the wall by two mirror plates fastened on the back edges
of the end pieces.
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