Fig. 53.

Basswood. 3/16 inch.

Directions

Wood sawed off 7 1/4 and split to 1 1/2 inches.

1. Draw a straight line near and parallel to one split edge and whittle to it.

2. Mark width at each end, connect points by a line, and whittle to it.

3. Construct point according to drawing and whittle.

4. Measure length. Square line across and whittle from corners toward centre.

5. Sandpaper with block, narrow faces first, then broad faces.