Verrill, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt), 1871-1954 · New York, Dodd, Mead and company · leaf 259
ound or cylindrical, and, moreover, youcan use it for making tops and baseball bats andmany other objects of sport and recreation. It 242 THE BOYS BOOK OF CARPENTRY is very easy to use a lathe, for it is merely neces-sary to set the wood in position, place the tool-rest at the proper height and… … principles of turning, but with a few hints anda little care any boy can produce excellent resultsafter a few hours practice. In turning wood or other materials the objectto be turned revolves towards the operator andthe tool held against the revolving wood cutsshavings from its surface. If the…
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