CUTTING TOOLS 



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In using the brace and bit care must be taken to see 

 that the bit shank is far enough in the brace to be fas- 

 tened securely, and that the tool is held at right angles 

 to the wood. It may appear from the front to be per- 

 fectly vertical, yet by stepping to one side and looking 

 at it from another position it will frequently be found 

 far from vertical. When starting a hole it is well to 

 do this several times until assured that the tool is work- 

 ing in a true upright position. 



FIG. 39. The Gimlet Bit 



FIG. 40. The Countersink Bit 



The gimlet bit is used for small holes, such as we 

 make for screws. In this case the hole must be coun- 

 tersunk to receive the screw head, when flat-headed 

 screws are used. The countersink bit is shown in the 

 cut, and its purpose is more fully explained in the chap- 

 ter on screws. 



17. The Spokeshave. The spokeshave is practically a 

 short plane with handles at the side so that the tool 

 may be drawn or pushed. It may be adjusted by 

 means of screws to take light or heavy shavings, and 



