CUTTING TOOLS 



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Fig. 32 shows the method of using the tool on hori- 

 zontal work, and Fig. 33 for vertical cutting. For this 

 kind of work only a small portion of 

 the cutting edge can be used, the stu- 

 dent judging for himself how heavy a 

 cut to take by the hardness of the wood 

 and amount of strength required. Good 

 work can never be done when one has 

 to exert all his strength on the tool. 

 The best results are ob- 

 tained when we work 

 easily. . 



Better work can usu- 

 ally be done with the 

 chisel if, instead of push- 

 ing it straight ahead or 

 straight downward, we incline it somewhat so as to 

 secure a slight paring action. 



FIG. 33. Proper Position for 

 Vertical Chiseling 



FIG. 34. Sharpening Chisel on Oilstone 



When the chisel becomes dull, unless its edge has 

 been nicked or ruined by some accident, it is only 

 necessary to sharpen it on the oilstone. Hold the tool 



