Harper's indoor book for boys
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HARPER’S INDOOR BOOK FOR BOYS
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Part I WOOD-WORKING
Chapter I CARPENTRY
Tools
The Work-bench
A Tool-rack
A Tool-cabinet
A Tool-chest
Joints
A Low Bench
A High Bench
A Step-bench
A Shoe-box
A Shoe-blacking-box
A Shoe-blacking-ledge
An Easel
A Clothes-tree
Hanging Book-shelves
A Corner Cabinet
A Chair
A Table
A Settle
A Suspended Settle
A Coal and Wood Box
A Flat-iron Holder
An Umbrella-stand
A Plant-box
A Final Word
Chapter II WOOD-CARVING
Tools
A Carver’s Bench
Chip-carving
A Frame for a Small Clock
Some Other Designs
Relief-carving
Mouldings
Chapter III FRETWORK AND WOOD-TURNING
The Tools
The Practice of the Art
The Preparation of the Work
A Match-safe
A Wall-bracket
A Fretwork-box
Some Other Designs
Wood-turning
Chapter IV PICTURE MOUNTING AND FRAMING
A Dutch Head Mounting
A Dark Card Mounting
A Triple Mounting
Plain Framing
A Sporting Mount
A Round-robin Mounting
Part II METAL-WORKING
Chapter V VENETIAN AND FLORENTINE METAL-WORK
A Lamp-screen
Pattern-making
A Standard Screen
A Candlestick
A Candelabra
A Fairy Lamp
A Burned-match Holder
A Photograph-frame
A Handkerchief-box
A Sign-board
Double Doorway Grille
A Moorish Lantern
Chapter VI METAL-BOUND WORK
A Metal-bound Box
A Wood-holder
A Plant-box
A Coal-box
A Table-lamp
A Hanging-lamp
A Hanging-plant Box
Chapter VII DECORATIVE HARDWARE
Escutcheons
Short Hinge-straps
Long Hinge-straps
Drawer-pulls and Handle-plates
Door-plates
Large Lock-plates
Door-knockers and Miscellaneous Ornaments
Chapter VIII WIRE-WORK
A Bird-cage Bracket
A Photograph Easel
A Match-box
A Fairy Lamp
A Picture-frame
A Glove-box
A Window-grille
Chapter IX GAS AND ELECTRIC SHADES
A Simple Gas-shade
Another Gas-shade
A Metal Shade
An Electric-light Screen
A Bell-shaped Shade
A Pear-shaped Shade
A Dome-shaped Shade
Another Dining-room Shade
A Canopy
A Panel Shade
Chapter X RELIEF ETCHING
The Technique of the Process
The Acid Solution
Some Typical Designs
Part III HOUSEHOLD ARTS
Chapter XI CLAY-MODELLING AND PLASTER-CASTING
The Technique of the Art
Glue and Gelatine Moulds
Hollow Casting
Modelling a Foot
Bas-relief Modelling
A Medallion Head
Coin and Metal Casts
Plaster-casting in General
How to Find and Mount Signets
Chapter XII PYROGRAPHY
A Platinum-point Outfit
The Practice of Pyrography
A Few Suggestive Designs
Leather-work
Chapter XIII BOOKBINDING AND EXTRA-ILLUSTRATION
The Tools
The Practice of the Art
Rebinding Books
How to Extra-illustrate a Book
A Circulating Library
Chapter XIV MAGIC LANTERNS AND STEREOPTICONS
A Home-made Magic Lantern
A Stereopticon
Lantern Slides by Contact-printing
Lantern Slides by Reduction
Chapter XV PRINTING, STAMPING, AND EMBOSSING
An Upright Press
A Lever-press
Stamping
Embossing
Part IV ROUND ABOUT THE HOUSE
Chapter XVI A HOUSE GYMNASIUM
Dumb-bells
Indian Clubs
Calisthenic Wands and Ball-bars
Swinging-rings
Trapeze Bars
Parallel Bars
A Floor Horizontal Bar
Striking-bags
A Medicine-ball
Pulley-weights and Exercisers
An Attic Gymnasium
Chapter XVII A MINIATURE THEATRE
Scenery and Equipment
The Puppets
Chapter XVIII FITTING UP A BOY’S ROOM
A Plain Chair
An Odd Chair
A Morris Chair
A Settle
A Box-desk
A Writing-table
A Whatnot
A Treasure-chest
Studying-table and Stool
Chapter XIX PAINTING, DECORATING, AND STENCILLING
Decorating
Decorating a Bedroom
A Boy’s Room
Another Boy’s Room
A Nursery
Stencilling
Chapter XX NOOKS FOR BOOKS
A Wall-rack
A Book-nest
Another Book-rack
A Corner-nook
A Book-tower
Hanging-shelves
A Book-castle
A Book-chair
A Book-table
A Magazine-rack
A Box Book-case
A Nursery Book-rack
Another Book-rack
A Handy Piece of Furniture
A Book-ledge and Stool
Chapter XXI CLOCKS AND TIMEPIECES
A Bracket-clock
A Mantel-clock
A Wall-clock
A High Wall-clock
An Odd Mantel-clock
A Shelf-clock
An Old-style Timepiece
Chapter XXII SCREENS, SHOE-BOXES, AND WINDOW-SEATS
A Light-screen
A Fire-screen
A Shoe-screen
A Bedroom-door Screen
A Heavy Fire-screen
A Window-seat with Under Ledge
A Shoe-box Seat
A Dressing-room Settle
A Short Settle
A Foot-rest
A Combination Shoe-box and Seat
A Double Shoe-box and Seat
A Curved-back Window-seat
A Window-seat and Shoe-box
Chapter XXIII HOUSEHOLD CONVENIENCES
A Plate-rail
A Cup and Plate Rack
A Cup and Plate Pyramid
A Butler’s Tray
Cup-pins and Brush-rack
Lock-shelves
A Vegetable-bin
A Spoon-bar and Saucepan-rack
A Medicine-chest
A Convenient Plant-tray
An Indispensable Clothes-press
A Divan
A Corner Dressing-table
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