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

Plan View

Side Elevation
Steps | Tools | Order Of Exercise |
1. Rounding edges | 1. Pencil, rule, knife, and dividers | 1. Square and true stock. |
2. Miter jointing | 2. Round edges of base. | |
3. Gluing | 2. Backsaw and miter clamps | 3. Cut ends and miter joints. |
4. Clamping | 3. Hand clamps and bit stock | 4. Sandpaper and glue together. |
5. Nailing | 4. 3-8 inch bit | 5. Nail on base, using 1-inch No. 14 brads. |
5. Rat tail file and hammer | ||
6. 1- inch No. 14 brads | ||
7. Marking gauge and try-square | ||
8. Block and Jack plane |
 
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