Fig. 43.

White Pine. 7/8 and 1/2 inch.

Directions

1. Make base according to drawing.

2. Make upright support 6 3/4 x 7/8 inches square.

3. Plane one end square in bench hook.

4. Taper with plane on three sides to 3/8 - inch square at top.

5. Make "wings" in one length 8 1/4 x 1/2 inch square.

6. Measure, square lines, cut in halves, and plane ends in bench hook to required length.

7. Measure, square lines on three sides of each piece, for halved together joint.

8. Make joint with back saw and knife, taking care to fit it tight and put together.

9. Draw one diagonal at each end in opposite directions.

10. Measure and draw curved and straight lines on both sides of each 'wing' according to drawing.

11. Take joint apart and finish "wings" with knife and sandpaper.

12. Press joint together and bore holes through it and the base with 3/16 inch drill bit.

13. Make a round washer of wood 1/2 x 1/8 inch.

14. Sandpaper, insert washer, and screw parts together.

15. Insert a wire at top with a light flag which will indicate direction of the wind. Fasten base in a windy place with two screws and turn upright support according to the direction of the wind.

Note: A more complicated windmill which would set in motion some mechanical apparatus may be constructed.