This volume deals with the use of the common woodworking tools, the simple forms of construction used in fastening wood together, and the reading and understanding of simple drawings - all of which will be found of indispensable value, not only to the student of manual training, but to those who, either as amateurs or professionals, have anything to do with work of a mechanical nature.

The problems in elementary construction are intended to familiarize the pupil with their various uses, and one or more of these problems, bearing upon the work he is to do, should precede the undertaking of any really important work.

Students should be encouraged to create new models or exercises for themselves, following those shown only as a guide to the degree of difficulty or for suggestions as to methods of construction.

The arithmetic problems in this volume are intended to be used in connection with the class work, the teacher adapting them to his uses as may seem best. They are of the same nature as those with which the workman will come in daily contact, and should be used as the basis for mental drill as much as possible and for the teaching of the short cuts which the man in business should acquire.