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Model No. 8. - String Winder.
Have the pupil cut from a 1-2" board a piece 4 1-8 x 4 1-8". Plane to size 13-32" x 4" x 4". Draw a line through the middle of this piece parallel with the grain of the wood. With the centre of this line for a centre, draw the plan upon the piece. Cut around with the turning-saw to within 1-16" of the outside the line. Cut with the knife up to the line. Round edges with the knife according to drawing and finish with tile and sand-paper.
 
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