Tools, Steel square, Joinery book (1982)

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Tools, Steel Square, Joinery by John E. Ball, published in 1982, is a comprehensive guide for carpenters and builders. It focuses on the practical use of tools, the steel square, and joinery techniques.

The book is part of the Carpenters & Builders Library series and serves as a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced professionals in woodworking.

The 11 Categories of Hand Tools : (Ch.6, Pg #75-77)

1. Guiding & testing :--

Straightedge, Square (try, miter, try+miter, framing, combo), sliding "T" bevel, miter box, level, plumb bob & rule

2. Marking :--

chalk line, Carpenter pencil, pencil, scratch awl, scriber, compass, dividers

3. Measuring :--

tape measure, folding rule, rules with attachments, marking gauge

4. Holding :--

horse/ trestle, clamp, vise

5. Toothed cutting :--

saw (hand, circular, band), files, rasp, sandpaper

6. Sharp-edged cutting :--

chisel (paring, firmer, corner, gouge, tang & socket, butt pocket & mill), Drawknife

7. Axe & hatchet :--

hatchet, axe

8. Smooth-facing :--

spokeshave, plane (jack, fore, jointer, smoothing, block)

9. Boring :--

Awl, gimlet, auger, drill, hollow auger, countersink, reamer

10. Fastening :--

Hammer, screwdriver, wrench

11. Sharpening :--

Abrasives, grinding wheels, oilstones


Thank you for Reading !!

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