This section is from the book "Manual Training In The Grades", by Frank Halstead. Also available from Amazon: Manual Training In The Grades.

Front Elevation

Side Elevation
Steps | Tools | Order Of Exercise |
1. Fitting centre brace | 1. Pencil, rule, knife, and dividers | 1. Square and true stock. |
2. Curve sawing | 2. Turning saw and half-round file | 2. Chamfer edges of top. |
3. Beveling | 3. 3-16 inch drill and bit stock | 3. Lay out and cut outline of sides. |
4. Marking gauge and try - square | 4. Screw on side and top braces. | |
5. Cabinet scraper | 5. Screw on top. | |
6. Block and Jack plane | 6. Sandpaper, stain, and polish. |
 
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