Fig. 43.
In using the gauge see that it is held as shown in [Fig. 43], and push away from the body, having the pressure on the gauge as shown by the line [A, B, Fig. 44]. This will keep the head of the gauge close to the work. Do not try to mark a line by holding it as in [Fig. 45], with the spur at right angles to the work, as it will generally follow the fibre of the wood and a crooked, ragged line will be the result. By holding it as shown in [Fig. 43] (and gently letting the spur touch the work, going over it once or twice until the line is of the desired heaviness to work to) a clear, clean-cut line will be obtained.
Fig. 44.
Fig. 45.
FOURTH.
Set the gauge to the given thickness (see drawing for dimension) and gauge a line on both edges from face side; then plane to gauge lines. This, if done correctly, will finish the four surfaces. It is sometimes necessary that the ends of a piece of work should be finished smooth; the method of procedure is as follows:
Mark (from one end about ¹/₆₄ of an inch) a knife line all around ([see Fig. 46]), placing the head of the try-square against the face edge and the face side only; then take a small block and put behind the exercise as shown in [Fig. 47], fasten in the vise, and plane to the knife lines. This block will save the corners from breaking.
