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. Half-lap joints | 1. Pencil, rule, knife, and dividers | 1. Square and true stock. |
2. Curve sawing | 2. Turning saw and screw-driver | 2. Round edges of top. |
3. Rounding edges | 3. Round cabinet scraper | 3. Shape and cut sides. |
4. Half-round file and 1-2 inch chisel | 4. Fit braces to sides. | |
5. Screw on top. | ||
5. Marking gauge and try-square | 6. Scrape, sandpaper, and polish. | |
6. Block and Jack plane |
 
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