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

Front Elevation
Side Elevation
Steps | Tools | Order Of Exercise |
1. Chiseling | 1. Pencil, rule, knife, and dividers | 1. Square and true stock. |
2. Half-lap joint | 2. Draw outline on sides and cut. | |
3. Curve sawing | 2. 3-4 inch chisel | 3. Fit back slats and screw to sides. |
3. Screw driver | 4. Fit front slats and screw to sides. | |
4. Marking gauge and try-square | 5. Sandpaper, stain and polish. | |
5. Block and Jack plane |
 
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