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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. 
Fic. 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 
