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brace with three thumb tacks, loosen the thumb nut and with other end of rod as a crank turn cyhnder one revolution and fasten other end of sheet with two thumb tacks, lock cyhnder in place with thumb nut. 14. Write the names of cows on a sheet of paper similar to the headings on the record sheet and fasten in position indicated in the drawing with two thumb tacks. A piece of scrap paper should be fastened to the top at front with two thumb tacks so as to keep the top of box clean. 74 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING Tn ^rU- -^ 76 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING OATS SPROUTER Material Required. -- Lumber 1 piece 2"x4"xl0' 0" white pine, cypress, fir 1 piece 2"x4"xl2' 0" white pine, cypress, fir 2 pieces I'''x8"xl2' 0" white pine, cypress, fir 2 pieces ^"x8"xl2' 0" white pine, cypress, fir -- Hardware 16 flat head bright wood screws 3" No. 14 16 flat head bright wood screws 1|" No. 9 30 flat head bright wood screws 1^" No. 7 1 lb. 6d common nails AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 77 5. Fasten the rests for flats by using two 6d common nails at each end of each piece. 6. Fasten the guides to the rests by placing three IJ" No. 7 screws in each piece as indicated in the drawing. 7. Assemble the flats by driving three 6d common nails through each end of each side piece, four nails through the end piece into the bottom, and five nails through each side into the bottom; spaced as in detail of flat. 8. A space of I" should be left between the two pieces for the bottom and I" holes bored as shown in the drawing, to permit proper drainage. ^^' Fig. 36. Oats Sprouter. 78 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 79 FRUIT LADDER Material Required. -- Lumber 2 pieces white or Norway pine 13/16"x4"x8' 0" 1 piece white or Norway pine 13/16"x8|"xl2' 0" -- Hardware 3| doz. flat head bright wood screws 1^" No. 9 1 |"x26|" rod with washers ^y- ^ 80 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 81 WAGON BOX Material Required. -- Lumber 2 pieces poplar or basswood 2"x4"xl0' 0" 2 pieces poplar or basswood I"xl2"xl2' 0" 4 pieces poplar or basswood I"x9"xl2' 0" 1 piece poplar or basswood l"xll"x6' 0" 1 piece poplar or basswood I"xl0"xl0' 0" -- Hardware 8 wagon box strap bolts 8 wagon box side braces 2 wagon box rods 2 dash braces 2 rub irons 36 carriage bolts f "x3|" for floor and running boards. 8 carriage bolts |"x2^" for floor 24 carriage bolts f "x2|" for side and end cleats. 38 carriage bolts J"xl^" for strap bolts, side braces and rub irons 4 carriage bolts "x2" for dash braces 2 carriage bolts J"x2" for dash braces Stock Bill. Pieces 4 2 2 2 4 2 1 Finished Dimensions 2"x 4"x 4' 2" l"x 3"x 3' 2" I"xl2"xl2' 0" l"xll"x 3' 0" l"x 9"xl2' 0" l"x 3"x 3' 0" l"x 8"x 3' 2" Use Cross sills Cross sills Sides End gates Floor Running boards Dash board 12 l"x 2"xll" End and sideboard cleats Directions. 1. Reduce all pieces to finished dimensions. 2. Fasten floor to cross sills by using eight f "x3|" carriage bolts for each board, two through each sill. All nuts should be locked by slightly marring the thread with a cold chisel. 3. Fasten wagon box trap bolts in place on side boards and bolt in place through cross sills. 4. Bolt running boards in place, using one f "x3|" carriage bolt at each end of each board, through the cross sills. 5. Fasten wagon box side braces in positions indicated in the drawing. 6. Fasten rub irons in place at edges of box. 7. Fasten cleats to side boards and rear end gate by using two f"x2^" carriage bolts for each cleat. 8. Bevel the lower edge of the dash board and fasten to front end gate by bolting dash braces in place. The two bolts which hold the lower ends of the dash braces should pass through the end gate cleats. 9. Fasten the rear axle cross rests in place, using one f"x2^" carriage bolt for each board through each rest. j //'s ^^�''^A \ I I I i� AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 83 FLAT HAY RACK Material Required. -- Lumber 2 pieces yellow pine 2"x8"xl6' 0" 3 pieces yellow pine 2"x4"xl4' 0" 3 pieces yeUow pine 2"x4"xl2' 0" 2 pieces yellow pine 2"x4"xl6' 0" 1 piece yellow pine 2"x4"x8' 0" 2 pieces yeUov/ pine 2"x6"xl4' 0" 1 piece yellow pine 2"x2"x3' 0" 1 piece yellow pine I"x6"xl4' 0" 13 pieces yellow pine flooring 13/16"x6"xl6' 0" -- Hardware 8 hayrack clamps 16J" long 14 carriage bolts |"x6i" 1 lb. lOd common nails 4 pieces strap iron |"xl"x7" 1 quart of outside paint 84 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 85 CARPENTER'S WORK BENCH Material Required -- Lumber 1 piece 2"xl0"xl0' 0" maple 1 piece 2"x8"x2' 8" maple 2 pieces 2"xlO"xlO' 0" select white pine 1 piece 2"x4"xl6' 0" select white pine 1 piece 2"x4"x3' 0" maple 1 piece 2"x6"xl0' 0" No. 1 white pine 3 pieces I"xl0"xl0' 0" No. 1 white pine 1 piece i"x8"xl2' 0" No. 1 white pine 1 piece I"xl0"x2' 0" maple Hardware- -18 carriage bolts |"x7" with washers 12 carriage bolts j"x4i" with washers 1 carriage bolt i"x4j" with washers 42 flat head, bright screws 2" No. 12 15 flat head, bright screws IJ" No. 10 -- 1 16" Ij" bench screw 1 iron pin i"x44" Pieces 1 maple 2 1 maple 5 3 2 1 2 3 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 Stock Bill Finished Dimensions I|"xl0"xl0' 0" If"xl0"xl0' 0" Ij"x3r'x2' 8i" Ii"x3f"x2' Si" I|"x5|"x2' 2|" i"x9f' xlO' 0" I"x8"x2' 2f" |"xli"x8" 5"x3|"x2' 2J" i"x3|"x4' 5J" |"x2"xl' 9|" i"x7"x2' 0" i"x7"x23|" i"x6"x23" Vx8"x23f" J"x7"x23|" I"x3"x2' 2f" If"x7f"x2' 7" j"x5J"xl6" i"x2f"xl6" I"x3i"x6" Use Top Top Leg Legs Cross rests Side aprons Shelf Shelf rests Leg braces Braces Cross shelf rests Drawer front Drawer sides Drawer back Drawer bottom Drawer bottom Drawer rests Vise Vise Vise lock Bench stop Directions 1. Reduce all pieces to finished dimensions. 2. Lay out and cut notches l"x5f " on one edge at one end of each leg to receive the cross rests. 3. Lay out and cut out the dadoes i"x3|" on the legs for the leg braces, 6" from the lower end of each leg. 4. Lay out the vise to a 3 1" taper at the lower end and 6" at the upper end and remove the stock to line with saw and plane. 5. Lay out and cut a " chamfer on one side of the vise at both ends and both edges. 6. Taper the front piece for the vise to 3f" at each end. 7. Chamfer the front piece the same as main piece for vise. 8. Bore |" holes for j" iron peg in the vise lock at points shown in section drawing. 9. Lay out and cut an opening at center of lower end of vise j"x2J" to receive the vise lock and fasten vise lock in place with a |"x4i" carriage bolt. 10. Lay out and cut a mortise in the maple leg; the mortise to be 15/16"x2 13/16" on a centerline, drawn lengthwise of the stock; the upper end of the mortise to be 6" from the lower end of the leg. 11. Fasten the front support of the vise to the main piece by using four IJ" No. 10, flat-head, bright wood screws; heads of screws to be neatly countersunk. 12. Locate a point on a centerline, drawn lengthwise of the vise 10" from the upper end of the stock, and bore a 1" hole for the bench screw. 13. Fasten bench screw in place on the vise. 14. Fasten the cross rests to the legs by using two i"x4|" carriage bolts at each joint. 15. Place the leg braces in position and fasten with two 2" No. 12 wood screws at each joint. 16. Fasten braces in position using two screws at each leg. 86 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 17. Fasten cross shelf rests using two 2" No. 12 screws thru the braces into each end of each brace. The upper edge of rests and braces to be flush. 18. Place the aprons and fasten with three 2" No. 12 wood screws into each leg. 19. Cut two openings in the front apron; one to be l"x2' 0" for a board support and the other to be 7" x2' 0" for the drawer. These openings to be cut at places indicated in the drawing. 20. At the end of bench opposite from the vise fasten the shelf rests at position shown in end elevation. Two H" No. 10, flat-head, wood screws should be driven through each rest and into the apron. 21. Lay the shelf on the shelf rest and fasten with two screws at each end. 22. Shape two pieces of stock 2' 2f" long for drawer to slide on as shown in the front elevation and fasten in place by driving two 2" No. 12 wood screws through the aprons into each end. 23. Build a drawer to given dimensions. Stops should be placed so that the front edge of the drawer will close flush with the front apron. 24. Bore a 1" hole in the maple leg and through the apron for the bench screw; the hole to be on a centerline, drawn lengthwise of the stock 8i" from the upper end of the leg. Cut keyway for the key on the nut of the bench screw and fasten nut in place with sTrews. 25. Bore a |" hole through the maple leg for the iron pin. 26. Bore |" holes in the front apron for maple peg at points shown in front elevation. 27. Place top planks in position. Locate points for bolts as indicated in top plan. Bore holes in planks I" deep large enough to drop the heads of bolts. Finish the holes with |" bit through the planks and cross rest.''. Bolt top firmly in place. 28. Plug the bolt holes. 29. Make a maple bench stop to given dimensions and fasten with five 1 j" No. 8, flat-head bright wood screws; heads of screws to be countersunk below the surface of the stop. Fig. 37. The Work Bench and Tools in Shop. AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 87 Fig. 3S. Corner in Workshop. Note Forge and Tools. A FARM WORKSHOP A farm shop, suitable for the average farm, is illustrated on page 88. It was de- signed to meet ordinarj' needs without an unnecessary outlay of either material or equipment. The tools which make up the equipment, are those necessary for the ordinary farm and for keeping the equipment of such a farm in order. The individual must use good judgment in selecting standard tools, the size and weight of which suit his particular needs and the conditions which his particular farm presents. The building is 16 feet by 20 feet with 12-foot posts. The joists for the attic are placed for a 9-foot ceiling. The roof is half pitch, providing a large attic for storage purposes. The door is 8 feet by 8 feet which is a convenient size for admitting all kinds of farm machinery and equipment. Two large windows have been placed at each side of the shop and one small A one in each gable for the attic. door 2 feet 6 inches by 3 feet has been built above the main door, to admit lumber into the attic. A stock of lumber should always be kept on hand on the attic shelves. On one side, between the windows, a work bench 2 feet 6 inches wide, 10 feet long and 2 feet 10 inches high is built. The front end of the bench is equipped with a homemade wooden vise which has an iron bench screw. At the other end is fastened a metal vise. The top of the bench is made of three 2-inch by 10-inch planks, the front one of which is maple, the others pine. The woodworking tools are arranged on the wall over the work bench, within easy reach of the workman at the bench. On the other side, at the rear corner, stand the forge and anvil. The forging tools hang on either the anvil block, or on the rack on the wall near the forge. On the same side, in the other corner, stands the stove. The smoke pipes from the stove and forge lead to the chimney, which is constructed of sewer tile and stands on a bracket. The chimney extends higher than the ridge of the building and is braced by rods. The drill press is fastened to the wall near the forge, and next to this is the grinder. 88 ^ ^ A v ^ ,v: j; fV^ iO BD 89 90 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING A The remaining wall space is sufficient for conveniently hanging all the farm tools. silhouette of each is painted on the wall in its proper place so that when a tool is missing one can easily detect what it is. In a corner is a waste box over which hangs a broom. At the rear of the room is a stairway leading into the attic over which is a trap door. This door is manipulated by a rope hung over a pulley. This permits closing off the attic from the rest of the building in cold weather. Lumber for Farm Shop. -- 9 pc. 2"x 4" 16' Hemlock or Y Pine -- 5 pc. 2"x 4" 20' Hemlock or Y Pine 3 pc. 2"x 4"-- 18' Hemlock or Y Pine 26 pc. 2"x 4"-- 14' Hemlock or Y Pine 38 pc. 2"x 4"-- 12' Hemlock or Y Pine 11 pc. 2"x 6"-- 16' No. 1 White Pine 3 pc. 2"x 8"-- 14' No. 1 White Pine 4 pc. I"xl2"-- 10' No. 1 White Pine 4 pc. I"xl2"-- 14' No. 1 White Pine 10 pc. l"x 6"-- 12' No. 1 White Pine 10 pc. l"x 6"-- 14' No. 1 White Pine 5 pc. l"x 6"-- 10' No. 1 White Pine 7 pc. l"x 4"-- 12' No. 1 White Pine 14 pc. l"x 4"-- 10' No. 1 White Pine 22 pc. I"xl0"-- 10' No. 1 White Pine 3 pc. l"x 8"-- 14' No. 1 White Pine 1160 ft. No. 1 White pine drop siding. 1585 ft. No. 1 White pine matched fencing 6" 500 ft. Hemlock roof boards 6000 A Shingles Hardware for Farm Shop. 12 lbs. 20d Nails 5 lbs. lOd Nails 60 lbs. 8d Nails 20 lbs. 3d Shingle Nails 6 12" Extra Heavy "T" Hinges 2 8" Heavy "T" Hinges 2 6" Strap Hinges 12 Window Spring Bolts 1 6" Hook with Staple 1 Barn Door Latch 7" long with Padlock Hasps 1 Padlock 18 ^"x6" Carriage Bolts with Washers Lumber for Work Bench for Farm Shop. 1 pc. 2"xl0"-- 10' Maple 2 pc. 2"xl0"-- 10' Select white pine 1 pc. 2"x4"-- 16' White Pine 3 pc. I"xl0"-- 10' White Pine No. 1 1 pc. 2"x6"-- 10' White Pine No. 1 1 pc. I"x6"-- 16' White Pine No. 1 1 pc. 2"x8"--2' 8" Maple -- 1 pc. 2"x4" 3' Maple 1 pc. ^"x8"-- 12' White Pine 1 pc. I"xl0"--2' Maple Carpentry Tools for Farm Shop. 1 26" Cross Cutsaw $ 1.10 1 26" Rip Saw 1 Jack plane-- 14" with 2" cutter 1 . 10 1 . 80 1 Carpenters' draw knife 55 1 Marking gauge 15 1 8" Try Square 25 1 Mallet 22 1 Saw Set 80 1 Set of Auger Bits, 4/16" to 16/16" inclusive 4 . 70 1 Ratchet Brace 1 50 . 2 Screwdrivers, 1 largo, 1 small 72 1 Countersink 20 1 Steel rafter framing .square 1 .00 1 Pair Pliers 70 1 10" Flat file 15 1 8" Triangular file 1 6" Slim tapered triangular file 3 0.12 .10 1 12" Half-round wood file .32 1 Pair 8" winged dividers .55 1 8" Oblong carborundum oil stone. . . .85 1 16-oz. Straight claw hammer .50 1 24" Carpenter's level .90 1 Nail set .05 1 Putty knife '. -- 4 Socket firmer chisels j", ^", 1", U" 1 2-lb. 2-oz. Bench hatchet .15 1.40 .60 1 Myers P^amous Lock Stitch, Sewing Awl with skein of thread and 1 doz. needles andl ball wax .75 1 2-ft. four-fold boxwood rule .25 Total $21.48 AGRICULTURAL WOODWORKING 91 Blacksmithing Tools for Farm Shop. -- Farmer's Anvil 70-lb., cast iron body, 1 Bottom Fuller i" to 9/16" with steel face $ 5.00 handle $ . 40 Farmer's Forge 6 . 00 1 Square Flatter I5" face with handle. . 15 -- Blacksmith's Hand Hammer 1-lb., 1 Set Hammer 1" Sq. Face with 10-oz 44 handle 30 Machinist's Hammer, 1-lb., 8-oz 37 1 Cold Cutter If" face with handle. . .50 1 Straight Lipped j" opening, 18" length blacksmith's tongs 1 Bolt Tongs, " f to ^", 20" length 1 Pair Fluted Jaw Tongs for |" to 5/16" iron, 18" 1 Hot Cutter If" face with handle. . . .40 40 1 No. 9 Star Hack Saw Frame with 1 50 doz. blades (12" frame and blades) 1 . 20 1 Agricultural Wrench 21" opening. .. .60 50 1 Always ready alligator wrench, 7" 1 Steel Square, 12"x8" 50 length 80 1 Hardie to fit Farmer's Anvil 35 1 5-lb. box cherry heat welding com- 1 Bonney's Farmer's Vise 3 10 . pound 40 1 No. 1 Silver's Blacksmith's DriU .... 5 . 60 1 Spring Belt punch four tube 75 1 Set Cleveland Twist Drill Bits,