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HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS
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body. Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about ¼ inch beyond the spool ends. Then cut the bottom strip B 5 inches long by the width of the spools, bend it slightly

Figs. 300-302.—Details of Doll Carriage.
Figs. 300-302.—Details of Doll Carriage.

Figs. 300-302.—Details of Doll Carriage.

as shown, to give a curve to the carriage bottom, and tack the ends of the strip to two of the spools (A).

The sides C are of cardboard and should be 1½ inches wide at the widest point, by the length of the carriage body. Punch holes through these side pieces in the right places for the ends of the pegs in spools A to stick through.

Before fastening the side pieces to spools A, you must attach the wheels (Figs. 301 and 302). Cut the cardboard