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the edges of the frame, test the cornel's with a try square to make sure 
the frame is square, and nail the bottom to the frame. 
To make the handle, follow the same directions for squaring up the 
stock as given for the sides, ends, and bottom. Lay out lines for a 
hole for the handle, as shown by the drawing. This hole is 1 inch 
wide and 5 inches long and is placed 1 inch from the top and midway 
from the ends of the 
piece. Cut out most 
of the wood from the 
hole with a chisel or a 
brace and bit, and with 
a knife or chisel care- 
fully smooth to the 
lines and round 
handle. Place 
board that forms 
handle in the proper 
place in the box and 
nail securely. 
To make the parti- 
tion pieces, square up 
the stock as previous- 
ly directed for other 
pieces. Lay out the 
lines for shaping the 
top of the partition 
pieces, as shown in the 
drawing, either by hand 
or with a rule and com- 
pass. Cut out most of 
the wood with a saw, 
and trim with a knife 
to the line. Place the 
partition pieces in the 
l)ox, as shown in the drawing, and nail in place. 
Plane off any unevenness that is found, and the box is finished. 
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Saw horse. 
EXERCISE II. SAWHORSE. 
A pair of sawhorses will be a convenience in making the wood- 
working articles. Explicit directions for making a very serviceable 
pair are given in this exercise. Figure 20 gives the necessary draw- 
ings. 
The lumber required is one piece hard pine 2 by 4 inches by; 3 feet, 
and two pieces white pine 1 by 4 by 16 inches. The lumber should 
be what is known as No. 1 common SIS. The abbreviations S4S and 
