Fig. 46.
Fig. 47.
To finish the other end measure the length and mark as on the first end. Then if the piece is too long to plane, saw off near the line, using the back-saw as shown at [Fig. 54], and then finish with the plane to the lines.
Fig. 48.
In planing care must be taken to see that the plane is held firmly on the work to secure a true surface. A rocking motion must be avoided. In order to get the best results see that the front of the plane is held down with the left hand, also pressing down and forward with the right hand at the same time, and at the end of the stroke lift the front of the plane as shown in [Fig. 48]; never let it drop as in [Fig. 49].
A proper and an improper position to stand while planing is shown by Figs. [50] and [51].
In planing the edge if it is higher on one side than the other, move the plane over to the high side and plane it down. [Fig. 52] shows the position of the plane.
