This section is from the book "Problems In Woodworking", by M. W. Murray. Also available from Amazon: Problems in Woodworking.
The need of a model which emphasizes the process of planing has led to the selection of the hat-rack. It has been used most successfully when the pupils have had for the preceeding and first piece, such a model as the plant support (18X1X1/2 inches made from stock 18 1/2 X2X 7/8 inches) on which they have worked off part of their surplus energy and are willing to make something with greater care. The holes in the hat-rack are made 16 inches apart because the studs in modern houses are that distance on centers.
Hat Rack

No. 123 Coat & Hat Hooks used 0/+ .
 
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