Working the butter Moulding and packing the butter Cleaning up
Directions:
Taper the bottom piece at one end, using a radius of 31”. Screw the battens (1¼” × 4” × 30”) (1¼” × 2” × 2”) on the bottom, making the holes large enough to fit the heads of the screws. Taper the two sides and nail them to the bottom. The roller is made 36” long and 2” in diameter, measuring ¼” from the end to round the corners. Bore a hole in the end and put the handle on it. Put a small metal pin in the end of roller to hold handle in place. Tack the piece of zinc across narrow end of the worker, making a hole in the centre to fit end of roller. Sandpaper when completed.
MILKING STOOL
A convenient device used in milking, which not only provides a seat for the one who is milking, but a platform with a hoop to hold the bucket. The bench is light in weight which makes it easy to handle. When not in use it may be hung on the wall.
Materials:
- 2½’ yellow pine.
- 1 piece of metal, 1” wide × 15” long, to make hoop to hold bucket.
- ¼ lb. 6-penny nails.
- Sandpaper and paint.
Dimensions: