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

Fig. 50.
Whitewood. 1/2 inch.
1. See 1 in model Shelf. Fig. 49.
2. Estimate wood for back and front in one piece and sides and bottom in one.
3. Plane required width of these two pieces.
4. Measure out according to drawing and cut lengths. Plane ends without bench hook.
5. Prepare top.
6. Bore holes for entrance and for 1/2 inch dowel.
7. Bore four 1/4-inch holes through bottom, 1 inch from sides, for drainage.
8. Kail sides together with 1 1/2-inch brads.
9. Fit bottom and top. Nail bottom and fasten top by round head blued screws 1 1/4 inch No. 8.
10. Insert a dowel 6 x 1/2 inch.
 
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