This section is from the book "Woodwork Course For Boys", by William Nelson. Also available from Amazon: Woodwork Course For Boys.
Rough Wood - Yellow Pine - 5 1/2 in. x 1 1/2 in. x 5/8 in.
Smoothing Plane, Gauge, Square, Knife, File, Compass
(1). Plane up one side and one edge at right angles, and mark with face and edge marks.
(2). Gauge to width and plane off.
(3). Gauge to thickness and plane off.
(4). Set out shape with square compass and rule, keeping curved end near to one end of the piece of wood.
(5). Cut the convex end with the knife, and finish with file and sand-paper.
(6). Cut the tapered end with the knife, but do not touch with the file.
(7). Finish by smoothing off the sides and edges with the smoothing plane, testing measurements with the rule.
No. 2. Plant Label - Pine. (Full size.)

George philip & Son.London & leverpool
 
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