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


Steps | Tools | Order Of Exercise |
1. Broad surface planing | 1. Pencil, rule, knife, and dividers | 1. Square and true stock. |
2. End planing | 2. Cut and bevel shelf. | |
3. Miter joints | 2. Bevel | 3. Finish corners and miter side joints. |
4. Beveling | 3. Coping saw | |
5. Gauging | 4. Marking gauge and try-square | 4. Sandpaper and nail together. |
5. Set nails, stain and polish. | ||
5. Block and Jack plane | ||
6. Hammer |
 
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