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"The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do"

away from the edge. With the pliers
shape the sides as shown in the illustration.
Next lay out the holding cup according to the plan of development
shown, and cut out the shape with the shears. Polish both of these
pieces, using any of the common metal polishes. Rivet the cup to
the base, and then, with the pliers, shape the sides as shown in
the photograph. The manner of making and fastening the handle is
clearly illustrated. Use a file to smooth all the cut edges so
that they will not injure the hands.
In riveting, care should be taken to round up the heads of the
rivets nicely as a good mechanic would. Do not be content merely
to bend them over. This rounding is easily accomplished by
striking around the rivets' outer circumference, keeping the
center high.
A good lacquer should be applied after the parts have been
properly cleaned and polished, to keep the metal from tarnishing.
[Illustration: Details of Candle Holder]

** A Home-Made Duplicator [240]
The usual gelatine pad, which is the principal part of the average
hectograph or duplicator, is, as a rule, unsatisfactory, as it is
apt to sour and mold in the summer and freeze in the winter,
which, with other defects, often render it useless after a few
months service.


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