Problems in woodwork in combination with other materials for elementary manual training (1917)
Worst, Edward F. (Edward Francis), 1866-1949 · Milwaukee, Wis., The Bruce publishing company · leaf 146
he details ofcaning an old chair, as such a problem solves itselfto one who has had even a little experience in chaircaning. What may seem confusing in any line ofrepair work, very soon straightens itself out whenthe worker begins the actual operation of caning. Even irregular openings are simple… … Fig. 150 Fig. 151 CHAPTER VRush Seating A few years ago, such materials as cane, i)itlicane, round reed, split reed, ash splints, willow,hickory splints, fibre cord, and rushes were con-sidered a novelty when seen in the work rooms of ourmanual training schools. By degrees these materialsare…