Fig. 63.

White Pine. 1/2 inch.

Directions

Straight - grained wood should be selected about 11 inches long and split about 3/4 inch wide.

1. See 1 and 2, Model No. 1. Whittle with long, steady strokes.

2. Whittle edges at both ends until octagonal. This will serve as a guide in cutting the rest of the stick.

3. Cut the next set of corners, making it sixteen-sided, and then cylindrical.

4. Finish one end. Mark and notch around this end according to drawing.

5. Cut length and round the end 1/8 inch, taking care to keep intersection sharp.

6. Sandpaper by hand.