Book 2 — Pencil Rack
Reading edition
The simple pencil rack shown in the sketch can be easily made from any suitable strip of metal, preferably brass of about No. 15 gauge. Mark off a number of rectangles corresponding to the number of pencil holders desired. With a sharp chisel, cut through the metal on three sides of each rectangle, leaving one of the short sides untouched. The loose laps can then be bent to a shape suited to hold a pencil. The rack can be fastened in place with nails or screws through holes pierced at each end.—Contributed by Mark Gluckman, Jersey City, N. J.
A Strip of Sheet Metal Cut and Clips Formed to Make a Pencil Rack
Indistinct but not entirely worn-off dates on coins may be read by heating slightly.