Chapter III. Cutting Tools 11

Saws: necessity for two classes; shape of teeth; set; tapers; method of holding. Backsaw; use of bench hook. The turning saw. The plane: use of cap iron; names of parts. Adjustment of plane. Use of lever and adjusting screw; positions for planing. The jack plane. The smooth plane. Jointers; action of short and long planes. The block plane. The wooden plane. The chisel: size of cutting angle; effect of careless sharpening. The framing and firmer chisels; proper positions for horizontal and vertical cutting. Sharpening on oilstone. Brace and bit. Center and auger bits; gimlet and countersink bits. The spokeshave.