Hasluck, Paul N. (Paul Nooncree), 1854-1931, ed · Philadelphia, D. McKay · leaf 36
wsplitting the wood. HAND TOOLS AND APPLIANCES. 21 Brace and Bits.—There are various kindsof braces on the market, but the moregenerally used are the two following : Awooden brace with brass mountings isshown at Fig. 104. It is better to buy thebits fitted to this brace, as they are moretruly… … Fig. 101.—Shell Gimlet. Fig. 102.—Twist-nose Gimlet. of the shape shown for the twist-nose gimletby Fig. 102 ; it screws itself into the wood,and the chips tend to rise out of the hole,It is found to split narrow strips of wood,but it answers well for all other purposes.All the above bits can be…
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