This section is from the book "Woodwork Course For Boys", by William Nelson. Also available from Amazon: Woodwork Course For Boys.
Rough Wood - Cedar -12 1/2 in. x 1 1/4 in. square.
Jack Plane, Smoothing Plane, Square, Gauge, File, Knife
(l). Plane up, allowing 1/16-inch for rounding.
(2). Set out octagon on each end, and gauge lines along the block as shown in the middle drawing; of the diagram.
(3). Plane off the corners, making an octagonal prism.
(4). Again plane off the corners, making a sixteen-sided figure.
(5). Round up with smoothing plane.
(6). Square one end, and set out length.
(7). Cut to length, and square the end.
(8). Finish with file, and sandpaper.
No. 7. Round Ruler. (Full Size, Broken.)

George Philip & Son London Liverpool
 
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