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��Details of the molding around the bottom of cover and the top panel, with those of the horn or sounding box sides. Ail inclosed woods may be of soft pine or other similar soft wood

��pine. The other half is made similar but reversed, and the two parts are glued tight together. The sections of the horn are closely secured along the four corners by

���Details of the tone conducting chamber located at the base of the tone arm

glued on strips of muslin and the small end of the horn is slipped over the finished piece

��and glued and nailed with small brads. Any looseness will cause vibration.

Mahogany is preferable, but any wood

desired can be used.

The cover is hinged to the cabinet at the back. Other parts will be made clear by reference to the drawings. This ma- chine if carefully made will prove very satisfactory and attractive.

If desired, the front opening of the horn may be closed with a wood grill work cut out with a scroll saw. This gives a very pretty effect; or a line piece of green silk may be used as in some commercial machines.

After completing the cabinet work and after all the mechanical parts are inclosed, sandpaper all surfaces smoothly, remov- ing all surplus glue; then select a stain suitable for the finish. Apply the stain according to the directions on the can and put on a wax coating as directed on

the package. Rub thoroughly then apply

another coat and finish with a rubbing.

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