Part II

Nail the sides to the ends of the box by using four 8d common nails at each side of the back end and five 8d common nails at each side of the front end. 6. Fasten the two main front pieces by naihng to them the |"x2"x24" cleat on the in- side at the top. Cut gains l"wide and J" deep, 6" from the top on the inside edges of the main front pieces. 7. Fasten the two pieces in position indicated in the drawing by toenailing them to the two main front pieces and fasten the 6"xll" fine screen with poultry netting staples. 8. Assemble the side door by using two 8d finishing nails to hold the butt joint at each corner. 9. Fasten the 105"xl2" piece of fine screen to the side door with poultry netting staples. 10. Cut the head from an 8d finishing nail and cut it into two equal pieces for pivots for the side door. Drill holes for the pivots in the door and sides of run as indicated in the drawing and place pivots in the door. 11. Cut gains j" deep in one edge of two pieces for sides of run 18" from one end for cross brace and fasten in place with two 8d finishing nails at each end. 12. Cut gains at both ends of corner posts ^" deep x 2" wide as shown in detail of corner and fasten corners of coop by placing four 8d finishing nails as shown in detail. 13. Fasten run to coop by driving four 1|" No. 9 fiat head bright wood screws through each side of run into the coop. 14 Bore hole through the center of the door button and fasten in place with one f" No. 6 screw. 15. Cut the ll"xl45" piece of heavy tin to the pattern shown in front of coop, drill a hole for screw in each flange, bend flange and place door in position with two f " No. 6 screws. 16. Bore |" holes in ll"xl6^" piece of sheet metal for ventilation, fold one end over the heavy wire as shown in detail drawing and fasten over front of main door with one staple at each end. 17. Fasten the straps to the pieces for the end gates by using two |" No. 6 screws at each joint. 18. Cut grooves f" deep and If" wide in the straps for doors at end of run to receive the end gates. 19. Place gates in position and nail straps to end of run with two nails at each joint. 20. Fasten the chicken wire to sides and top of coop. 21. Fasten the rain shield in position shown in drawing by driving two 6d common nails into each main piece at front of coop. 22. Paint the coop and run if desired. Fig. 30. Chicken Brooder, Coop and Run. 52 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 53 KITCHEN STOOL Material Required. -- Lumber 1 piece of oak, maple, basswood or white pine I"x9"x9" 1 piece of oak, maple, basswood or white pine l"x6J"x24" -- Hardware 12 flat head bright wood screws 2j" No. 12 Pieces 1 4 2 2 Stock BiU. Finished Dimensions 13/16"x9"x9" 13/16"xl3/16"x23|" 13/16"xl3/16"xlO" 13/16"xl3/16"x8|" Use Top Legs Braces Braces Directions. 1. Reduce stock to finished dimensions. 2. Lay out and cut a |" chamfer on upper edges of top. 3. Set the T-bevel by using the figures 12 and 2i on the steel square and lay out and cut the beveled ends of both legs and braces. 4. Find the centers of ends of braces and upper ends of legs by drawing lines diagonally across the ends and bore a hole about f" deep with No. 5/32 twist drill. 5. Locate points on top board at each corner 1^" from each edge. 6. At points just located bore holes with No. 7 twist drill. Use the T-bevel as set for the bevel cuts of legs to guide the bit at the same angle that the legs are to assume. 7. Bore holes with No. 7 twist drill for all braces; two braces to be placed 9" and two 13" from the bottom of the stool. 8. Countersink all screw holes and place screws. 9. The stool may be finished with two coats of shellac or interior paint. CLOTHES LINE REEL Material Required. -- Lumber 1 piece basswood, white pine, gumwood, redwood, oak or maple I"x6"xl4" -- Hardware 2 carriage bolts 5"x4j" with three washers each. Pieces 1 2 Stock Bill. Finished Dimensions f"x6"xl4" f " round x 2f " long Use Reel Handles Directions. 1. Reduce reel to finished dimensions. 2. Draw a centerline lengthwise of stock on both sides. 3. On centerline at each end of stock swing an arc with a 1|" radius so that edge of arc is 3|" from end of stock. 4. Draw lines across ends |" from edge and from these points draw lines tangent to the arcs. 5. Remove the stock at ends with rip saw and turning saw or coping saw. 6. Round the corners as shown in the di-awing with the chisel. 7. From the stock taken from ends square up two pieces f"xf"x2f" for handle. 8. Bore a {" hole through center of both pieces lengthwise. 9. Round the handle by laying out an octagon at each end, cutting the stock octagonal in shape with the plane and then removing the edges until stock is round. 10. On a hne drawn across the stock 6" from one end lay out a f" square 1" from one edge and remove the stock with a f" bit and chisel. 11. Bore a I" hole in edge of stock to meet the center of the square hole. 12. Bore a I" hole in opposite edge 1" from the 8" end. 13. Placekandles in position, using one washer at the head of the bolt, one between handle and reel and one next to the nut. 14. Mar the thread on the bolt slightly to prevent the nut from coming off. 15. Bore a 5/16" hole through the reel 1|" from one edge and 4" from one end and cut an opening to hold the end of the clotheshne. 54 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 55 STEP LADDER Material Required. -- Lumber 1 piece of white or Norway pine I"x8"xl0' 0" -- Hardware 18 flat head bright wood screws 2" No. 10 4 flat head bright wood screws 2^" No. 10 4 round head bkied wood screws |" No. 6 2, 2"x2" steel box hinges 1 piece leather or canvas strap 21" long $ (0 56 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 57 SWINGING FARM GATE Material Required. -- Lumber 1 piece white or yellow pine, fir or cj^press I"x6"xl8' 0" 5 pieces white or yellow pine, fir or cypress I"x6"xl6' 0" 2 pieces white or yellow pine, fir or cypress I"x6"xl2' 0" 1 piece white or yellow pine, fir or cypress I"x4"x7' 4" 1 piece hardwood f " round x 6" long -- Hardware 25 carriage bolts |"x3" 4 carriage bolts |"x2|" 2 pair screw hook and strap hinges 25 6d nails Stock Bill. Pieces I I 58 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 59 TRAP NEST Material Required. -- Lumber 2 pieces white pine, cypress, fir or redwood I"xl0"xl4' 0" 1 piece white pine, cypress, fir or redwood f"xll"x24" -- Hardware 1 piece iron 5"x5"x6" 1 iron rod j"x30" 5 lb. 6d common nails � lb. 8d common nails 4 round head blued wood screws f " No. 7 for angle irons 2 round head blued wood screws Ij" No. 10 for triggers Pieces 2 2 1 1 6 2 2 1 4 2 2 Stock Bill. Directions. 1. Reduce all pieces to finished dimensions. 2. Fasten the ends and partition to the floor by driving three 8d common nails through the floor into each board. 3. Nail the front in place using two 6d common nails at each joint. 4. Fasten the sills to the bottom with four 8d nails for each sill. The nails should be driven through the floor and into the ends. 5. Use two 6d nails to fasten the step. The nails may be placed at a slant so as not to come through and require clinching. 6. Nail the back boards in the same manner as the floor. 7. Nail the top boards in place using two 8d nails at each joint. 8. Fasten the side straps by driving one 6d nail through each top board at the end and two 6d nails into each end board. Place nails which go into the end boards at a slant. 9. Locate points on end boards and partition |" from top and 1" from front and bore I" hole for rod. 10. Drill holes in angle iron and bend as shown in detail drawing and fasten to top of doors with two round head blued wood screws f" No. 7. 11. Make triggers to dimensions shown in detail drawing and place in position shown in side view using Ij" No. 10 round head blued wood screws. 12. Place nails to prevent door from swinging forward. 60 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 61 HIVE SEAT AND TOOL BOX Material Required. -- Lumber- 1 piece white pine 13/16"xl2"x3' 4" 1 piece white pine |"xll"x22" 1 piece white pine i"x6"x6' 0" [ardware- -^ 62 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 63 LADDER Pieces 2 16 Material Required. -- Lumber 2 pieces ash or yellow pine 2"x4"xl6' 0" 2 pieces ash or yellow pine |"x2j"xl4' 0" -- Hardware 64 flat head bright wood screws 2" No. 12 Stock Bill. Finished Dimensions lf"x3|" at foot and 2^" at top x 16' 0" |"x2j" X length of various rungs Use Stringers Rungs Directions. 1. Taper the stringers to 2^" at the upper ends, using one stringer as a straight edge for laying out the taper on the other. 2. Place stringers on the floor or bench in the position which they are to assume when assembled, place lower rung in position and set the T-bevel for laying out the gains for the rungs. 3. Lay out and cut gains f" deep and as wide as the rungs 11�" apart. Several saw kerfs at each joint makes it easier to remove the stock than if only two were used, one at each edge of the gain. 4. Cut rungs to length. 5. Bore and countersink holes for two 2" No. 12 screws at each joint and fasten rungs in place. The holes should be countersunk deep enough so that the heads of the screws will be slightly below the surface of the wood. FRUIT LADDER Pieces 2 1 1 7 3 Material Required. -- Lumber 2 pieces ash or yellow pine 2"x4"xl4' 0" 1 piece ash or yellow pine 2"x25"x2' 4" 1 piece ash or yellow pine |"x2|"x3' 4" 2 pieces ash or yellow pine |"x2j"x8' 0" 1 piece ash or yellow pine |"x2"x3' 0" -- Hardware 44 flat head bright wood screws 2" No. 12 1-- 1-- 1-- 3, i" carriage bolts, 5i", 5f ", 6J" Stock Bill. Finished Dimensions l|"x3f" at foot and 2 J" at top x 14' 0" If"x2i"x2' 4" i"x2i"x3' 4" Use Stringers Top Bottom Rung |"x2J" X length of various middle rungs Middle Rungs |"x2" X length of 3 top rungs Top rungs Directions. 1. Taper the stringers to 2^" at the upper ends. 2. Draw a line around top piece 12" from bottom end and from this line lay out a taper so that upper end of stock will be 1" thick x 2" wide. 3. Place the stringers on the floor or bench in the position which they are to assume when finished and lay out the bevel at the inside of the upper ends so as to fit snugly against the top. Remove the stock with a rip saw. 4. Place the bottom rung in position and set the T-bevel for laying out the gains in top of stringers. 5. Mark positions for gains in top of stringers and cut gains f " deep and as wide as the rungs. 6. Place top in position and bore three J" holes in position shown in drawing and bolt top in place. 7. Cut bottom rung to length and fasten with two 2" No. 12 screws at each end. 8. Cut all other rungs to length and fasten same as bottom rung. 64 Stock Bill. 66 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 67 TWO-MAN WEIGHT CARRIER Material Required. -- Lumber 1 piece of oak, maple, birch or other hard wood, 2"x8"x8' 0' 1 piece of ^" maple doweling 34" long Pieces 2 4 Stock Bill. Finished Dimensions If "x4"x4' 0" If"x2i"x24" Use Arms Cross pieces Fig. 33. Two-Man Weight Carrier. Directions. 1. Reduce all pieces to finished dimensions. 2. To lay out handle draw a line across edge of arm 12" from end and from this line draw a 45� line on both sides of stock to meet line drawn lengthwise of stock If" from the upper edge. Remove the stock to line with a rip saw. 3. Lay out an octagon on end of arm using the method shown in detail drawing and remove the stock for chamfers with chisel, mallet and drawknife. The handles may be rounded by removing edges with plane and chisel if so desired. 4. Lay out mortises on both sides of arms for tenons at ends of cross pieces, mortises to be l"x2|" with top of mortise 1|" from upper edge of arms, mortises to be spaced as shown in top view. 5. Draw a centerline lengthwise of mortises and remove stock with a 1" bit, chisel and mallet. 6. Lay out and cut tenons at ends of cross pieces to measurements shown in detail drawing and cut a |" chamfer at end of tenon. 7. Assemble the carrier, draw joints up tight and bore ^" holes for dowels through arms and center of tenons. 8. Place dowels in position. 68 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 69 SAW HORSE Material Required. -- Lumber 1 piece white or yellow pine If"x6"x3' 0" 1 piece white or yellow pine 13/16"x4"x8' 0" 1 piece white or yellow pine 13/16"x6"x20" -- Hardware 24 flat head bright wood screws If" No. 10 Pieces 1 4 2 Stock Bill. Finished Dimensions If'xSr'xB' 0" 13/16"x3f"x25i" 13/16"x5|"xl0" Use Top Legs Braces Fig. 34. Saw Horse in Use. Directions. 1. Reduce all pieces to finished dimensions. 2. Lay out the bevels at the ends of the legs with the T-bevel and remove stock to line with saw. 3. Bevel the edges of the legs at the angle shown in the detail drawing. 4. Lay out and cut openings in the top for the legs ^" deep at the top with the T-bevel set at the same angle as for the ends of the legs. 5. Lay out and cut the bevels at the ends of the braces. 6. Bevel the edges of the braces so that they fit tightly against the top. 7. Assemble the parts by placing the screws as indicated in the drawing. 70 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 71 LAWN OR PORCH SEAT Material Required. -- Lumber 1 piece basswood or white pine 13/16"x8"x8' 0' 1 piece basswood or white pine |"xl0"xl4' 0" -- Hardware 30 round head blued screws 1|" No. 9 46 flat head bright wood screws Ij" No. 8 72 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 73 DAILY MILK RECORD SHEET CASE The ordinary way of keeping a milk record sheet is that of tacking it to a wall in the barn and making the record at milking time. The result is a soiled sheet which must be recopied before it can be put on file. The purpose of the daily milk record sheet case is to provide a place for keeping the record sheet clean as the record is made and hence dispensing with recopying for a permanent record and also to reduce the possibiUty of error to a minimum. Material Required. -- Lumber 1 piece of any soft wood I"x8"xl8" 1 piece of any soft wood |"x6"x4' 0" 1 piece of any soft wood |"x7"x3' 0" Hardware-- 1 piece tin, IC, 17i"xl6i" 1 J" rod 20" long 6 i" washers 2 i"nuts 1 I" thumb nut 3 8d finishing nails 42 4d finishing nails 24 I" No. 17 lining nails 9 thumb tacks Pieces 3 1 2 2 2 1 Stock Bill. Finished Dimensions f"x5|" diameter i"x7"xl7f" |"x5|"x6" ^"x5r'xl7f" |"x3 3/16"xl7f" f"xl"xl6|" Use Cyhnder Bottom Ends Sides Top Brace Directions. 1. With band saw, turning saw or coping saw, saw out the Sf" cyhnders. 2. Reduce all other pieces to dimensions. 3. Bore j" holes through center of cylinders. 4. Lay out opening for brace in cyhnders |" deep and 1" wide and remove stock with handy saw and coping saw. 5. Thread 2f" of one end of the rod and bend 1" of opposite end at a right angle. 6. Place ends of box, washers, nuts and cyhnders on rods as indicated in the drawing. 7. Bend J" of one of the 16i" edges of the tin as shown in the detail drawing, clamp X tin at with the brace and fasten brace in position with one 8d finishing nail in each cyhnder. 8. Fasten tin to cylinders with lining nails spaced about 3" apart and nail end of tin to brace. 9. Nail sides of box to ends, using three 4d finishing nails at each joint. 10. Nail bottom of box to sides and ends. 11. Lay out a 2" bevel on top pieces as indicated in end view of drawing and remove stock with plane. 12. Nail top pieces in place. 13.- Fasten one end of daily record sheet to