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Show A Service Of The Thor Research Center H For Better Farm Living H A worthwhile one-evening proj- H ect is the construction of a hall h tree. Easy to make by utilizing H portable electric tools such as H saw, jigsaw and table, and drill, 1 a hall tree is an ideal substitute 1 for closet space for hanging coats, hats, and jackets, near the recreation recre-ation room where neighborhood youngsters and adult guests congregate. con-gregate. The hall tree can be made from any type of wood, depending entirely en-tirely on where you intend to use it. You'll need an 11-inch length of 2x12 for the base, 6 feet ol 2x2 for the upright and base feet, and a few feet of -inch dowei rod for hanger pegs. 3 JIS FOR CRILUNS "mf rxz"x 5 cut T 15 ANGLE 5 n X 5' P R h I Hall tree Is a one-evening proj ect for a handyman with proper electric tools. Since finished lumber always is somewhat smaller than the actual ac-tual size designation, the 2x12 really is 11 inches wide and, by using an 11-inch length of that lumber, you'll have a square base. When you make the square hole in the center of the base to Insert the upright, ramember that a 2x2 actually is 1 inches square, so the hole should be that size. The pieces of dowel rod should oe inserted as hangers in holes drilled at a 15-degree downward angle. To assure that all are at the exact angle, make a drilling ig from a 3-inch piece of 2x2. Drill a -inch hole perpendicular to one end and, using the mitre gauge of your saw table, cut off one end of the 2x2 at a 15-degree angle. Place this jig so the angu-: angu-: lar face is flat against the hall tree upright, drill through the jig hole into the upright, and all iianger peg holes will be at the identically proper angle. Another tip: You may want to install a set of hanger pegs halfway half-way down the hall tree, in easy reach of the youngsters, in addition addi-tion to the higher pegs for adults! (For free hall tree plans, write to the Thor Research Center, Marengo, 111. Ask for Project No. BT201.) . |