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

Fig. 39.
Sweet Gum or Black Walnut 1/4 inch.
1. Prepare wood 7 inches long, and plane to correct width.
2. Draw centre line and construction for top.
3. Finish with turning saw, knife, and file.
4. Bore holes with 3/8 inch centre bit, beginning with lower left-hand hole.
5. Mark length, saw, and plane.
6. Finish with sandpaper and mount calendar.
Note: This back may also be used in constructing a match-safe.
 
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