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 127
/^ wide willusually do, but for fine work and quick curvessmaller sizes must be used (Figs. 268 and270). It must be put in with the teeth point-ing downward, so as to cut on the down-stroke (Fig. 273). The proper degree of ten-sion for the blade cannot be described. The saw must not be at allslack,… … Fig. 270 Common Tools and Their Uses 105 The hands should not be kept very near the saw, as in case of itscatching a cut may result. Also, if a saw breaks, the upper end may come down.on the hand. Thewood should not be forcedagainst the saw, but advancedonly as fast as the saw willcut easily and…
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