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ELEMENTARY WOODWORKING 



back B is necessary on account of the thin blade, but 

 on account of the thickness of B no cut can be made 



deeper than the 

 line C. This tool 

 will cut in any 

 direction with 

 reference to the 

 grain, but is pri- 

 marily a crosscut 

 saw. 



7. The Turning 



FIG. 18. The Bench Hook g aw< J n ordinary 



work the saw is supposed to cut to a straight line, but 

 there are certain classes of work where it is desirable 



FIG. 19. The Turning Saw 



to follow a curved line, and consequently a special tool is 

 necessary. The turning saw shown in the cut is used for 



