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Popular Mechanics Co.

"The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do"

Only the long
run. If each tool is kept in a certain place, it can be easily
found when wanted.
1 bench plane or jointer;
1 jack plane or smoother;
1 cross cut saw, 24 in.;
1 rip saw, 24 in.;
1 claw hammer;
1 set gimlets;
1 brace and set of bits;
2 screwdrivers, 3 and 6 in.;
1 countersink;
1 compass saw;
1 set chisels;
1 wood scraper;
1 monkey wrench;
1 2-ft. rule;
1 marking gauge;
1 pair pliers;
1 nail set;
1 pair dividers;
1 pocket level;
1 6-in. try square;
1 oilstone;
No.1, 2 and 00 sandpaper.
[Illustration: Workbench Complete]

** Repairing a Worn Knife Blade [228]
When the blade of a favorite pocket knife, after constant use,
becomes like A, Fig. 1, it is more dangerous than
[Illustration: The Blade Is Cut Down]
useful. To cut down the already worn blade would leave only a
stump, but if the blade is fastened in a vise and the point B
filed off until it is like C, Fig. 2, the projecting point A, Fig.
1, will sink into the handle as shown at D, Fig. 3, and the knife
will be given a new lease of usefulness.


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