There is an opportunity here for the older sister to help in preparing the bedding.
[TWO TYPES OF STILTS.]
(Type A Stilt.)
Most every boy knows there is a certain fascination in walking on stilts, but they may prove a dangerous pastime if not strongly made.
In this style of stilt (Type A, [Plate 41]) the uprights are held beneath the arm pits.
The upright pieces should be made 7/8" × 1-3/8" × 5', or as long as the boy desires. Hard pine or ash make strong, durable stilts. The edges of the upright should be slightly rounded so that they will fit the hand nicely.
Two Kinds of Stilts.
Holes are bored with a 1/4" bit, 17" from the lower end and 2-1/2" apart, as shown. The upper hole is countersunk to receive a 2-1/2" No. 12 flat-head screw.