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

Half Size.
Model No. 27. - Bill Holder.
Prepare an oblong for base board 25-32" x 6 1-16" x 9 5-16". Transfer plan drawing upon opposite sides; cut around lines with splitting- and turning-saws; cut to lines with chisel and rile: bevel edges with chisel and file; finish with sand-paper.
Prepare a piece for top board 25-32" x 4 1-16 x 5 1-16"; prepare notch as in Model No. 24; prepare for middle rest a piece 25-32" x 1 9-16" x5"; prepare this piece for notch; glue together. Transfer drawing on top board; cut around lines with turning saw; cut to lines with chisel, block-plane and file. Transfer elevation drawing to both; cut to lines with block plane; finish with sandpaper; join this to base board with hinges; insert dowels for springs.
To make spring, wind three feet of 1-16" brass wire around a 3-8" iron rod. Place spring over dowels.
 
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