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A shorter course in woodworking; a practical manual for home and school (1911)

Wheeler, Charles G. (Charles Gardner), 1855-1946 · New York, London, G.P. Putnam's sons · leaf 100

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nd often thereis not room to use the edged-tools. Infiling rounded surfaces, a rocking motionis often best, and the way to file in allcases should depend upon the shape ofthe work and the grain of the wood. SeeTo Round a Stick, page 160. The half-round shape, or cabinet-file (Fig. 203) is the… … Fig. 202 Fig. 203 Fig. 204 forms are most needed. When the teeth are cut in one directiononly a file is called single-cut, but when there are two oblique rowsof teeth crossing each other it is called double-cut. A file meant forwood should not be used on metal, nor a file for metal on wood.…

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