This section is from the book "Manual Training In The Grades", by Frank Halstead. Also available from Amazon: Manual Training In The Grades.
1. Plane stock for roller.
(a) Plane stock square.
(b) Plane stock octagonal.
(c) Plane off edges.
2. Scrape and sandpaper.
1. Draw outline for ends.
2. Cut outside of lines.
3. Cut slit in arms.
1. Cut ends in roller to fit slit in arms.
2. Drill all holes.
1. Screw together.
2. Sandpaper.
3. Stain.
4. Varnish.
The remainder of the time may be used for unfinished work, or for any extra work that the student may wish to do.
1. Plane stock square.
2. Gauge width and thickness.
1. Using knife line and dividers, draw outline of model. 2. Scrape and finish same. Gouge tray.
Finish gouging model.
1. Scrape and sandpaper pen-tray.
2. Finish pen-tray.
Students at this time must decide on the model which they wish to make for the coming year, and as far as possible the student must make sketch of same.
1. Saw out stock.
2. Plane working surface and edge on wood.
1. Square and true all stock to dimensions.
2. Nail three vertical uprights of holder together.
3. Draw outline of model on same.
4. Cut, using turning saw.
5. Cut sides by same method.
1. Finish outline.
2. Chamfer edges. Cut same, using back and turning saws.
1. Chamfer edges, using
(a) Chisel.
(b) Spokeshave.
(c) File.
2. Make covers for same.
Gouge out pen-tray. Cut hole in brush-broom-holder.
1. Bore holes for thimble and spool-holder. Cut pegs for same, or
2. Cut outline of brush-broom-holder, using
(a) Saw. (b) Chisel. (c) File.
1. Finish all parts.
2. Sandpaper same.
1. Glue together model.
2. Stain and shellac same.
Cut and square stock to dimensions.
Use of Plow. No. 46 Plane.
1. Cut and dado edges.
2. Miter corners, using miter box.
1. Glue and paste together, using
(a) Corrugated fasteners.
(b) Miter clamps.
Sandpaper and stain in mission.
The remainder of the year may be used in constructing special models; i. e., tie-racks, clothes-driers, stationery-holders, tabourets, book-racks, etc.
Talks on practical furniture construction. Design.
1. Saw out stock to approximate dimensions.
2. Begin squaring stock true to dimensions.
Talks on practical furniture construction. Size for strength.
1. Finish planing stock square and true to dimensions.
2. Draw outline of ends. Lay out mortises.
Talks on practical furniture construction.
(a) Wood used (best for staining).
(b) Staining (application).
1. Cut mortises in ends.
2. Draw outline, lay out tenons for shelf, and cut.
3. Make keys.
Talks on practical furniture construction. Finishing, filling, wax, varnish.
1. Sandpaper stock.
2. Assemble the parts.
3. Stain, fill, varnish.
Talks on practical furniture construction. Special tools and machinery.
1. Saw the stock for model.
2. Begin planing stock square and true to dimensions.
Talks on practical furniture construction.
Various methods of making glued joints.
(a) Doweling.
(b) Tongue and grooving.
(c) Rubbed joints.
(d) Thickness of layer of glue.
1. Finish planing stock square and true to dimensions.
2. Chamfer edges if necessary. Lay out and cut ends.
3. Lay out and bore mortises and tenons.
Making out a lumber order. Terms used.
1. Finish cutting joints.
2. Sandpaper model.
Talk on cabinet design.
1. Stain model.
2. Fill
3. Wax
Talk on building construction. Frame work.
1. Saw stock for model.
2. Begin planing stock square and true to dimensions.
 
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