Wood: Poplar. Preparatory.

A.   Make working drawing.

B.   Make stock list.

C.   Select a board of the desired thickness, and of a width at least equal to the radius of the arc of the front of the shelf.

D.   With a steel square, mark the two back edges of the shelf, so that the grain will be parallel with the chord of the front arc. Hold the square as though cutting an angle of 45°, its angle indicating the center of the front arc.

E.   Cut one piece of a size which

will include the two back pieces with allowance for working Exercises. 1. A. With compasses, draw the curve of the front of the shelf, and saw|1/8" larger. B. With the spokeshave, work the edge of the shelf to correct line,

2.   Plane the back edges of the shelf square with each other and with the face side.

3.   A. Plane both top and bottom sides of the shelf.

B.   With the spokeshave, take a few light shavings from each of the corners of the front edge.

C.   Sandpaper these corners to the form shown in the sketch.

4.   A. Make backs of required dimensions. B. Plane and sandpaper.

5.   Nail backs in place. Set nails.

6.   Remedy defects.

7.   Stain, color putty for nail holes, and finish to suit taste.