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

Halfsize.
Model No. 32. - Axe Handle.
Prepare an oblong. Transfer drawing on opposite sides; transfer drawing upon ends; cut around lines with turning-saw; bevel edges with draw-knife; model with spoke-shave, tile, and scraper. Finish with sand-paper.
 
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