Object

To embody elementary processes in a simple model. The first year example is whitewood nailed together with stencil decoration.

The second year example shows the application of through dovetailing, and introduces a simple form of decoration, viz. vee tooling with wax inlay.

The Joints of the first example are simply nailed or secured with panel pins; small pins or screws are fixed through the ends into the lid, acting as a pivot (see also plan of back corner shown); when the lid is raised the back edge rests against the box, and slopes slightly backwards.

The Processes for the first year model.

English.

Metric.

1. Cut out 2 Ends Whitewood,

6

X

41/2

X

3/8 in.

15.5

X

11

cm.

,, ,, 1 Front and Back ,,

13

X

3 1/2

X

3/8 in.

34

X

8

cm.

„ ,, 1 Bottom ,,

14

X

6 1/4

X

3/8 in.

36.5

X

15.75

cm.

,. „ 1 Top

12 1/2

X

5 3/4

X

3/8in.

31.5

X

14.75

cm.

2. Smooth up all material on both sides.

3. Square up to width and thickness back, front, top, and bottom.

4. Draw centre line on end, and draw half complete outline, duplicate on other side as follows:-

(a) Trace half outline into a piece of stiff tracing paper.

(b) Turn tracing paper over and go over the outline with a hard pencil; this will leave a mark on the wood, which should be lined in.

5. Repeat the outline on other side. Place both pieces together in bench vice, cut with fine bow-saw and finish with file.

6. Round the edges of bottom and front and back edges of the top.

7. Nail up the box as follows: Nail the ends on to the front, insert back and fix same. Fix the bottom, finally fit the top, mark centres as per diagram, and screw or pin.

The Decoration is based upon a simple natural growth. Pupils should prepare an outline from a specimen, then convert to a suitable stencil; this can be cut in ordinary cartridge paper with a sharp-pointed knife, and when placed in position on the box, the colour is dabbed on the wood through the cut-out portion; the paper is then removed and the paint allowed to dry.

The Second Year Example illustrates a slightly more difficult ornament. This should be drawn on cartridge paper first, then transferred to the box in the manner previously described. A vee tool is used to cut pattern, which can then be coloured or filled with coloured wax (see also p. 148).

Other suitable decorative patterns for use with this model are illustrated on pages 15 and 29.

Object 17

Fig. 5.