A more modern design presents the dressing table as a simple counter, without legs, as illustrated in Figure 4.46. An ideal method for supporting a corner next Fig. 4.46. Legless dressing table. to the lavatory is to bolt it through a hole drilled in the lavatory's apron. Failing this, heavy brackets must be employed, of either metal or suitably shaped wood. To be effective, these, like the rear apron cleats, must be located against studs in the wall. A linoleum top whose color reflects the decorative scheme will be most suitable for bathroom use. Its edge can be concealed by a band of veneer or plastic, which is cemented over the entire width of the counter's apron, when the latter is flush with the top edge. Drying Rack. Rather than to attempt to change so basic a custom as the daily conversion of the bathroom into a lingerie laundry and drying room, the Borne mechanic will be better advised to construct a rack that will keep milady's garments reasonably clear of the bathtub, while drying out. This is not difficult where the tub is clear at one end, if a pivoted ladderlike rack is constructed, similar to the one pictured in Figure 4.47. A small wooden partition can be built at the end of the tub upon which the uprights of the rack will rest when they are in a vertical position. The tops of the uprights are pivoted to the ceiling by means of bolt? thrust through chromium plated metal flanges, cut out and bent into U shapes as shown. If either the chromium is unavailable, or the rafters in the ceiling do n"' BUILTIN FURNITURE AND CONVENIENCES 293 occur at the necessary points, a wooden joint on a sufficiently large cleat running in either direction along the ceiling can be constructed as shown in the detail. The rungs of the drying ladder can be plastic rods or chromium plated tubin", tenoned into place and held securely by chromiumheaded screws. Long 4.47. Drying chromiumplated bolts attached to the back of the uprights sink into holes in the toP of the small partition to secure the rack in its vertical position. The bolt housings are screwed carefully in place against the rear wall, as purchase for the bolts when the rack is pushed up. The upper portions of the bolt housings should c filed into a concave curve to prevent the bolts from slipping off, if jarred, bei vertical, the rack serves as a towel holder: if preferred, the hinge attachment ' be emitted and the rack used for drying clothes in the vertical position. 2 94 FURNITURE MAKING AND CABINET WORK A more orderly arrangement results from the construction of an enclosed cabinet, which completely conceals the wet clothing during the drying process. Although such a cabinet can sometimes be constructed above an existing radiator, over which an inclined metal shield is fastened as protection from dripping, it will usually be necessary to build it wherever space is available. In this case the drying element will consist of an infrared lamp bulb, suitably located to prevent scorching.