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 countersunk 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 chapter 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 is used principally to smooth curved surfaces. The forming of a hammer handle is a good illustration of the kind of work it will do. It may be worked toward or away from the worker, and is an exceedingly handy tool.
Fig. 41. The Iron Spokeshave
CHAPTER IV
MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS AND METHODS OF WORK
18. Hammer. The carpenter’s hammer is used principally to drive or withdraw nails.
The various trades have hammers made specially for their needs; thus we have machinists’, roofers’, upholsterers’, stonecutters’, and other hammers, but the claw hammer shown in the sketch is the one commonly used by workers in wood.