Fig. 52.

Whitewood or Basswood. 5/8 inch.

Directions

1. Saw out two pieces of wood for sides, one 34 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches and the other 34 1/2 x 9 inches.

2. If too long to plane, cut each piece in halves and plane to required width.

3. Plane each end square to required length.

4. Draw construction on each of the four sides and cut with centre bit, splitting saw, knife, and spoke-shave.

5. Smooth inside of each piece with plane and sandpaper.

6. See that the narrow faces of the two narrow sides are perfectly square.

7. Make four cleats each 7 1/4 x 3/4 x 3/4 inch and bore two 3/16-inch holes through both sides.

8. Screw cleats on the inner side of the four pieces flush with top.

9. Space and mark for nails on the two broad sides, about 1 inch from ends and 3 inches between nails.

10. Use 1 1/2-inch brads and drive nearly through at these marks.

11. Put glue on narrow side and nail each corner together quickly.

12. Sink nails, smooth sides with plane and sandpaper, take off sharp corners with sandpaper.

13. Prepare top 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches.

14. Find centre, construct quarterfoil, and bore with 1-inch centre bit.

To avoid splitting bore last hole so that lip and cutter of bit revolve in the direction of the grain.

15. Round narrow faces with plane about 1/8 inch.

16. Smooth with plane and sandpaper.

17. Fit top on sides and fasten with l 1/4-inch screws through cleats.

18. Stain with walnut water stain. When dry, sandpaper lightly, polish with wax, and brush and give it a coat of shellac.

In addition to the articles described, a number of simple and useful objects may be designed by teachers and pupils.