Hat Tree: Lumber required 16 ft. 1 in. x 6 in., 6 ft. 4 in. x 4 in.

The 4 in. x 4 in. is, of course, for the post which should be bevelled to a point at the top as shown.

The feet are made by gluing three pieces of the 1 in. x 6 in. together, as shown at (a), and then sawing to shape with compass saw. It will save work to allow the middle piece to project about 1 1-2 in. for a tenon to fit into mortise in the post, as shown at (a).

The arch in the bottom of the feet need not be cut all the way across but simply take the corner off, as at (b), which shows the inner end of a foot. This taking the corner off saves work, gives a firm footing and has all the appearance of being cut clear across.

To make the coat and hat hooks take a piece of the 1 in. x 6 in., as at (c), cut a jog about 1 in. deep in the lower inner corner for a shoulder, measure 6 in. from the inner end along the top edge to (d).

Using this as a center, with your compass mark the half circle (e), which should be 3 in. in diameter; 4 in. from the inner end of the piece and 3 in. below the top edge take another point (f) and describe a circle 3 in. in diameter as before. Next bore a 1 in. hole at (d) as near the edge of the board as the bit will work and a 1 in. hole at (f).

With the compass saw saw round the outer circle at (e) until you come straight under (d), then saw straight to the top side of the hole (f).

From the hole (f) slightly above its lower side, so as to leave a little hook, saw straight to the outer circle and then follow this outer circle until directly under point (f), then straight into the shoulder as illustrated.

Fit these four pieces into mortises in post, fasten with glue and pin as illustrated.