This section is from the book "Sloyd Educational Manual Training", by Everett Schwartz. Also available from Amazon: Sloyd.

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Model No. 25. - Coat Hanger.
Prepare an oblong 1 1-16" x 2 5-16" x 15 17-32"; draw elevation upon two opposite sides of oblong; cut to convex lines with spoke-shave; cut to concave lines with round plane. Transfer plan drawing upon two opposite sides; cut to lines with smoothing-plane; model top surface with spoke-shave; bevel ends with knife; bore holes with auger and pin-bit; bend hook with square and round-nosed pliers; insert dowel with glue; finish with file and sand-paper.
 
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