Fig. 137.—Forming a Clip.
The clip and a sectional view of the two pieces of material that are to be connected are shown at B as they are placed in this tool. By tightening the vise upon the holder, the lower portion of the clip will be clamped securely on the pieces and held while the upright end of the clip is bent over and around the upper half of the material with the hand hammer. Then the following tool will be brought into use.
148. Clip Tightener or Clincher.—[Fig. 138]. The most convenient stock from which to make this tool is 3⁄4-inch octagon tool steel. It is made by upsetting and forging the end to about 11⁄4 × 1⁄2 inches, then filing a depression not more than 3⁄16 inch deep and wide enough to fit tightly over the outer portion of the bent end of a clip. The corners indicated at e should be made slightly round to prevent them from marring the outside of the clips. This tool should be about 61⁄2 inches long, with the head end drawn as for a cold chisel.
Fig. 138.—Clip Tightener or Clincher.
By holding this tool on top of the bent-over clip, as shown at C, [Fig. 137], and delivering a few heavy blows upon it, the clip will be tightened and clinched securely over and around the pieces.
Fig. 139.—Jardinière Stand or Taboret.
149. Jardinière Stand or Taboret.—[Fig. 139]. The height from the floor line to the top of the circular board is 26 inches; the height from the floor line to the upper ring E is 191⁄2 inches; the height from the floor line to the lower ring F is 7 inches; the extreme width is 181⁄2 inches.