CONTENTS 
PART I. TOOLS 
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Chapter I. Introduction . . 2. 2. 2... 2... eB 
General directions regarding care of tools and bench. Plan of 
work and division of tools into groups. 
Chapter IJ. Measuring and Marking Tools. . . . . . . . 5 
The rule: divisions; method of using. The try-square: method 
ofhandling. The framing square. The marking gauge. The bevel. 
Chapter III. Cutting Tools . ©... . .. .. ww... 
Saws: necessity for two classes; shape of teeth; set; tapers; 
method of holding. Backsaw; use of bench hook. The turning saw. 
The plane: use of cap iron; names of parts. Adjustment of plane. 
Use of lever and adjusting screw ; positions for planing. The jack 
plane. The smooth plane. Jointers; action of short and long 
planes. The block plane. The wooden plane. The chisel: size of 
cutting angle ; effect of careless sharpening. The framing and firmer 
chisels ; proper positions for horizontal and vertical cutting. Sharp- 
ening on oilstone. Brace and bit. Center and auger bits; gimlet 
and countersink bits. The spokeshave. 
Chapter IV. Miscellaneous Tools and Methods of Work. . . 381 
The hammer; use of nail punch. The mallet. The screw-driver. 
Sandpaper, use of. Squaring up stock; method explained in detail. 
Laying out work; method of laying out a typical joint. Securing 
parts; use of glue and hand screws. Nails; method of using cut nails. 
Screws ; method of using round-head and flat-head screws. Mechan- 
ical drawing. The drawing instruments explained, and method of 
making complete working drawings described. Scale drawings. 
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