New subjects: Squaring by diagonals (See W., Topic 88E.). Grooving or housing. Wood: Pine, or poplar.

Preparatory: After the working drawing and stock list have been made, cut all pieces as in Fig. 1.

Exercises.

1.   Work sides and ends to required dimensions.

2.   Make halved cuts at ends of sides to receive the ends.

3.   Cut grooves in the center of the insides of the ends to receive the ends of the handle or partition. To insure a good fit, these grooves should be made a little smaller, not a measurable distance, but enough smaller to make it necessary to use a little force to push the partition into its place. Mark by the piece which is to fit in, remembering that it will be a little thinner after it has been planed on both sides.

4.   A. Plane these pieces on both sides and sandpaper the insides. B. Nail them together, using 1" and 1 1/4" brads. Nail the corners both ways. Be sure that the grooves are on the inside, and that the box is square when this part of the work is completed. Square by diagonals, and tack on a small piece to hold it square. See W., Topic 34 B.

5.   A. Make the bottom 1" longer and 1" wider than the rim of the box.

B.   Plane the edge to a quarter round. Maintain a good full curve.

See Fig. 25, Ex. 4 B.

C.   Plane and sandpaper.

6.   Plane the bottom of the rim to fit the bottom of the box.

7.   Nail the bottom to the rim of the box.

8.   Plane the top of the rim, and sandpaper it.

Remove the ragged edges by touching it lightly with sandpaper.

9.   A. Cut the partition to just the right length to fill the grooves prepared for it.

B.   Make original design for the handle.

C.   Plane sides and sandpaper.

D.   Finish edges accurately to desired form.

E.   Fasten in place with glue and 1" brads.

Use glue sparingly.

10.   Remedy defects.

11.   Stain and finish as desired. Color putty for the nail holes.