This section is from the book "Elementary Sloyd And Whittling", by Gustaf Larsson. Also available from Amazon: Elementary Sloyd And Whittling.

Fig. 67.
White Pino. 1 inch.
Prepare wood 4 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches.
1. See 1, Model 14.
2. Cut one end square, measure length, square line, and cut.
3. Measure and square lines around for pointed ends.
4. Measure and draw 1/4 inch square at centre on each end.
5. Draw oblique lines for points on two opposite sides and whittle.
6. Draw and whittle the other sides in a similar manner.
7. Whittle middle part octagonal.
8. Whittle pointed ends octagonal.
9. Sandpaper with block.
 
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