This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 Excerpt: ...to fix the rails in this manner. In the succeeding example another method is shown. The front rail and plinth are in one piece, grooved and tongued to the bottom (see f. 6, p. 250), and lip 2. Method of Clamping Flaps, f. 1. A. Outside Edge of Clamp. B. Inside Edge of Clamp. c. Back Edge of Flap. 1, 2. Plan and Section of Pedestal. 3. Method of Framing Panelled Divisions. 4-8. Details of Joints. mitred across the front to meet the side, as shown in f. 7 & 8 above; this mitre should be made before the case is put together. The Drawers are made in the ordinary way, which has been described in an earlier chapter, as shown in the side elevation on next page, the bottom being rebated out to receive-in. square oak blockings, which should be glued to the sides and not to the bottom. The bottom is secured to the back with two screws in slots, so that it may be able to shrink without splitting. A Bank Counter, with a cashier's desk, pedestal, and enclosed underfittings, is shown on Plate XXVIII. Fig. 3 is the general plan, broken in length, but showing all the essential parts; one end abuts against a wall, the other is framed into a return counter somewhat narrower than the main one. There are generally no openings in bank counters, access to the enclosure being obtained through doors in screens or offices contiguous. Fig. 1 is a front elevation, and f. 4 a corresponding back elevation. Fig. 2 is a vertical section through the cashier's desk. The height of bank counters range from 2 ft. 10 in. to 3 ft. 6 in., 3 ft. being perhaps the more general height. The widths of paying counters range from 3 ft. to 3 ft. 6 in. Subsidiary counters vary as the requirements. The Counter Top should overhang the front framing from 4 to 6 in. to permit of persons standing close wi...
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