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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 80

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ING TOOLS 49. The Hatchet is not easy to control, so keep the fingers outof the way and watch the direction of the grain of the wood. Toremove waste wood it is often best to make cuts nearly to the lineand then trim to the line (Fig. 158). With crooked grain this lessensthe danger of splitting the… … Fig- 15: 58 A Shorter Course in Woodworking 50. The Knife.—The sloyd knife is excellent for whittling, butthe common pocket-knife or jack-knife is commonly used by workmen.Keep the left hand behind the blade, and whenpossible cut from you, for the tool may slip. Aslanting stroke is often best (see…

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