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Tools. The Saw. The Use of the Saw. The Plane. To Sharpen Planes. To Use the Plane. Chisels. To Sharpen Chisels. To Use the Chisel. The Marking Gauge. The Screw Driver. The Bit Brace. Bits. To Sharpen Bits. The Nail Set. The Hammer. Oil Stones. The Mallet. The Try Square. The...
Tools. The Saw. The Use of the Saw. The Plane. To Sharpen Planes. To Use the Plane. Chisels. To Sharpen Chisels. To Use the Chisel. The Marking Gauge. The Screw Driver. The Bit...
2. Chapter II.3. Chapter III.4. Chapter VI.Designed for the use of those seeking either a pleasant and profitable occupation or such furniture for their homes as shall express their own artistic taste, and stand for stur...
5. Chapter I.Right here and now we want to say, =keep your tools sharp=. Many beginners are discouraged with the result of their work when the fault is entirely with the dullness of their to...
6. Chapter II.In your work-room you will need several appliances which you can either buy, have made or make yourself. Among these are two saw horses; a work bench with stop and vise; a tool...
7. Chapter III.For this and other exercises we recommend 2 in. × 4 in. kiln dried No. 1 pine s4s. This is less than 2 in. × 4 in., as these are the dimensions in the rough and some surface is...
8. Chapter IV.There are many ways of fastening the parts and joints of furniture. Among those most used are brads, screws, wooden pins, shaping of the parts and glue. Glue is used in almost a...
9. Chapter V.As a rule it is better to leave the final dressing off till the joints are all made and glued or otherwise fastened, so that in case there are any little inaccuracies the pieces...
10. Chapter VI.For coloring the wood wipe-stain is perhaps the easiest and quickest and is very satisfactory. You can get it at any paint store ready for use. Put it on with a brush of conveni...