Fig. 57.

Whitewood. 1/4 inch.

Directions

Wood prepared 4 1/4 x 3 3/4 inches.

1. Find centre of wood and draw straight line with the grain.

2. Draw a circle of 2-inch radius.

3. Construct hexagon, beginning at the intersection of the centre line.

4. Whittle the two sides running parallel to the grain first, then the others.

5. Draw and cut a bevel of 1/8 inch on the side free from pencil marks and make it round by cutting off sharp edges.

6. See 5 in Model No. 1.

7. For the file use a steel wire brad 4 inches in length No. 14. Sharpen point on the oil stone and drive it through from the under side at centre.