CUTTING TOOLS 25 
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- 
as 
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HITTITE ally be done with the 
Fic. 33. Proper Position for chisel if, instead of push- 
Vertical Chiseling 
ing it straight ahead or 
straight downward, we incline it somewhat so as to 
~ secure a slight paring action. 
Fic. 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 
