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Details of the molding around the bottom of cover and the top panel, with those of the horn 

 or sounding box sides. Ail inclosed woods may be of soft pine or other similar soft wood 



pine. The other half is made similar but 

 reversed, and the two parts are glued tight 

 together. The sections of the horn are 

 closely secured along the four corners by 



Details of the tone conducting chamber 

 located at the base of the tone arm 



glued on strips of muslin and the small end 

 of the horn is slipped over the finished piece 



and glued and nailed with small brads. 

 Any looseness will cause vibration. 



Mahogany is preferable, but any wood 



desired can be used. 



The cover is hinged to the cabinet at 

 the back. Other parts will be made clear 

 by reference to the drawings. This ma- 

 chine if carefully made will prove very 

 satisfactory and attractive. 



If desired, the front opening of the 

 horn may be closed with a wood grill 

 work cut out with a scroll saw. This 

 gives a very pretty effect; or a line 

 piece of green silk may be used as in 

 some commercial machines. 



After completing the cabinet work and 

 after all the mechanical parts are inclosed, 

 sandpaper all surfaces smoothly, remov- 

 ing all surplus glue; then select a stain 

 suitable for the finish. Apply the stain 

 according to the directions on the can 

 and put on a wax coating as directed on 



the package. Rub thoroughly then apply 



another coat and finish with a rubbing. 



