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Handwork in Wood

CHAPTER IV
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130, have several important features.

The spur centers the bit in its motion, and since it is in the form of a pointed screw draws the auger into the wood.

Two sharp nibs on either side score the circle, out of which the lips cut the shavings, which are then carried out of the hole by the main screw of the tool.

The size of auger-bits is indicated by a figure on the tang in 16ths of an inch.

Thus 9 means a diameter of 9/16".
There are three chief precautions to be taken in using auger-bits.


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