This section is from the book "Manual Training In The Grades", by Frank Halstead. Also available from Amazon: Manual Training In The Grades.

Side Elevation
Front Elevation
Steps | Tools | Order Of Exercise |
1. Key. mortise, and tenon Joints | 1. Pencil, rule, knife, and dividers | 1. Square and true stock. |
2. 5-8 inch bit and bit stock | 2. Draw outline of ends, lay out and cut mortise. | |
2. Curve sawing | 3. Bit gauge and file | |
4. Turning saw and marking gauge | 3. Draw outline and lay out tenons of shelf. | |
6. Marking saw and try-square | ||
6. Block and Jack plane | 4. Make keys. | |
5. Assemble parts and sandpaper. | ||
6. Stain, fill, and varnish. |
 
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