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

Fig. 59.
Basswood. 3/16 inch.
Wood prepared 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 inches.
1. See 1 and 2 in Model No. 1.
2. Square line across near one end and whittle to it.
3. Measure length, square line, and whittle.
4. Measure and draw two centre lines, dividing width and length.
5. Mark points for corners.
6. Locate centres for arcs with compasses from these points.
7. Draw arcs and whittle.
8. Sandpaper curves by hand, and straight faces with block.
 
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