Fig. (59.

Sweet Gum. 1/2 inch.

Directions

Prepare wood 8 x 5/8 inch.

1. See 1, Model No. 14.

2. Mark length of handle and square line around.

3. Draw centre lines on the two opposite planed faces.

4. Draw lines for thickness of blade on each side of centre line.

5. Whittle thickness of blade flat.

6. Whittle handle octagonal.

7. Whittle blade curved to centre lines (see cross section).

8. Cut the curved end of handle.

9. Measure length, draw point of blade, and whittle.

10. Sandpaper octagonal handle with block, blade and ends by hand.

See that blade is sharp enough to cut paper.