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Whetller uou begin uith iust o few good tools and' a
benoh tn a corn6 of uw buement, fr haae en
el,aboratelu equiavpeil, shap, aou'll finil hme-crofting
s fucinoting hobba.
CHAPTER I
THE HOME
WORKSHOP
Hobby and Educator !
VERY man and boy should have a to the wealthy business or professional
hobby---someth,ing that will give man. Home-crafting appeals to all ages
rJ relaxation from the daily grind of find the workshop a new center
office, shop or school. The ideal hobby is
-fathers
of genuitre comradeship with their sons;
one which not only provides mental and girls and women entet into the spirit of
physical play, but sharpens the senses this most fasc'inating pastime' .
and trains the hands. For, the late No longer is skill with tools considered
President Eliot of Harvard said these are
just as essential to a well-rounded educa- a sign of mediocrity, as in past genera-
tion, as cultivation of the mind. tions; in fact, many a lawyer has been
more elated over the completion of a
No hobby meets all these requirements difficult task in h s home shop than over
better than home-crafting-whether it his victory in a knotty legal case in court.
means working with a simple tool kit Many people who have taken uP homg-
and bench in a corner of the garage, or crafting just as a hobby, have found their.
tlsing an entire room in the basement, new skill with tools a stepping-stone to'
completely fitted up with an elaborate set a very successful business enterprise,
of tools and machines. Large or small, a that of making and sell'ing articles of
workshop will pay the home-crafter regu- everyday utiliti. Others have developed
lar dividends in fun and satisfaction, as theii abilitv to build things into a side-
well as in steadier nerves and better line businels which brings a most wel-
health, to say nothing of the value and come addition to the family income.
utility of the products constructed.
Whether you are considering hom-e-
In America today, home-crafting ad- crafting as a source of pleasure or profit,
mits no limitations of .class or locality, lose no time in finding the best spot in
age or sex. Workshops are found in all your home for a shop, and beg:in to ex-
types of homes-from the prairie farm up ierience the thrills of genuine satisfac-
to the suburban estate. And in the ranks tion which come tb every one who has
of home-crafters are those from all sta- the creative a,nd constructive instinct to
tions of life-from the humble mechanic "make things" with his own hands.
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The home workshop is often a fanr,ily affair, uhere father and son ltaae good times
toge'ther malcing tldngs; mother and daughter are i'nterested, too.
CHAPTER II
STARTING A HOME SHOP
ANY a man, admiring the attrac- the evening with the aid of electricity,
tive, useful articles one of his and lights should be placed as required.
M horne-crafting acquaintances has Wall plugs or double sockets should be
produced, finds himself envying not only provided, if needed, for making connec-
his friend's well-equipped home shop, but tions to operate any motor-driven saws or
the enjoyment he derives frorn his hobby. machines you may install, if the shop is
Perhaps the reader of this booklet is at established in its permanent location.
the point where he would slart a workshop
if space in his home could be arranged.
The following suggestions may point
the way out of this diff.iculty. '
lhe most popular place for the work-
shop seems to be in the basement, al-
though many thousands of home-crafters
find space in an attic or garage for their
activities; Large space is not necessaryl
it i$ surprising whal an efricient little
shop can be airanged in a small area.
Some'times a spare Toom in the home may
be used, even though "thb lady of the
house" may have visions'of sawdust and
shavings being tracked across her rugs.
.l.Preferably the walls of the room se-
Itpted for the shop should be of studding,
concrete-or masonry, which will not be
damaged by the abtivities of the horne
worker. While it is highly dp'sirable that
the home qhop !e lightedty daylight,
usually most shop work is'done during
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CHAPTER III
IMPORTANCB OF GOOD TOOLS.
Especially Saws-the "Key Tools" of the Outfit
|T-1HE first problem which confronts .+.
I the home craftsman who has selected ,'
HOW TO SBLBCT YOUR TOOLS Bell Face Claw llammer, t?-*.-..-.--.-.------.-. 1.50
,T-f HERE is grave danger that the en- Blck Plue, 7 " -.-........-..------..--.....--..-..'.-..-.- 2.00
I thusiastic nrospective home worker Chisel. 46" Smket Fimer--...--..-..--...--...-.-.- .80
I wittr a wel^l filied purse may make chi*l-. 4,' Seket Fimer--....-.-......---........- .80
Chilel, \4" Socket Fimer..--..---..-....-..--......'80
purchases of tools running into three chisl. t;" Socket Fimer--..------....-.....--.--..- .90
frgures. Another, obliged carefirlly to Screw'Dilver, 8" Blade Through Handle...-- .25
Screw Driver, 6" Blade Througb Handle......'. .60
balance his desires and means, may buy Bit Brace Drill, each No. 4, .18; No. 6, .28
a low-priced stock group of tools' The No. ?. .25: No. 8, ,28; No. 12, .89; No.
above methods show lack of the definite ,5i ..-.-......-.
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knowledge necessary to wise economy in 1 Aueur BiL each la", .60 i \An' ,60t \4", ,66;
purchasing tools. Once he has decided to Y+', .76 """"""""""'--""' 2'30
1 Ratchet Bit Brace. 8" Swinq.-..---------..:.---. 2'60
itart a sliop, the worker may purchase 1 Shomaker's Pee Awl IIafL with Extra Awls .20
1 Combination Try-square, 12" Blade--..........-.- 1.25
tools as required, or plan to spend a cer- L Screw Driver Bit, 96t'.-----------......---...... .25
tain amount each week or month until 1 Rore Couutersink, l2t'..--...-.-.--...--...-....-........-.. .50
his outfit is sufficient for his tool needs' 2 Nail Sets, JE" and y8".----.....----.--...........-.... .25
E1 ATKINS Slim Taper File, 6"...........-............... .15
To assist the new home worker we will *1 ATKINS Mitl Bastard File, 8".-..-.................... .20
suggest lists of tools which maY be *1 ATKINS Cabinet Msker's lfalf Round Bap
shortened or extended as desired. tard File, 8"...........-..........----..-.-..--.----.,50
*1 ATKINS Spokeshave, No, 6.-....--.--....--............ .45
Only approximate prices can be given 1 Drawsbave, 8" Blade.-...--.........-......-..-......'...... 1.85
as they fluctuate at difrerent times, Io- 1 Mallet, 2rA,, Face-.........- .-..--.. ,46
calities and even in neighboring stores. 1 Combination Oil Stone, It'x2"x6t'....-..-...-,..... 1.00
I Oil Can and Oi1.....-.-.--... ..-... '30
The Handy-Man's Home Kit 1 Wire Cutting Pliers, 6%/'..--......-......--...-......... 1.00
I Zigzag Rule, 4-ft........-. .----'.. .40
With this group of tools, the home- 1 Fourfold Rule, 2-ft,--....-----------.---......-.-.--.----..-. .50
worker will be equipped to undertake 1 Wing Divider, 6'---.-.-----.-------....-.-...........-....-.- .6!
ordinary repairs and odd jobs around the *11 Mortis Gauge, Double Bar--.-...............-.-....... .60
ATKINS Cablnet Scraper, 3"x5"...............-... .85
home. While some of these tools may 1 Hatchet, 3ty'2" 8dgp.......-. -..'.. 1.60
be used in building furniture, etc., others
will be valuable only for repair work. Supplementary List
*1 ATKINS Hand Saw, 24", No, 9...-.-.-.-....-..-.....$1.50 Home craftsmen who undertake more
*1 ATKINS Junior Mechanic Hand Saw, 20x.--. 2.40
*1 ATKINS Hack Saw Frame and 8" Blade ambitious work than their less experi-
Number 10 ..--.-.----------.--.-------.---.-----.-.-... 2.50 enced brothers of the craft may not find
*1 ATKINS Slim Taper File, 6"-..---....--......-.-------- .15 in the preceding list all the tools they
*1 ATKINSMiII Bstard File, 8".-......"----...........
I 12-u. Bell Face Claw
.20
llamer..---...-.--..--..-.-.-. 1.50 need; hence the tools of the following
2 Screw Drivers, gtt a\d.6", Blade through list are suitable not only for their
Handle ..........--. .....-............ .?5 ordinary activities, but for most \i/ork of
1 Wire Cutting Pliers, 612"........-..-............---...... 1.00
I Zis-zae Rule, 4 ft, Aluminm, .85, or Wood .40 a professional range.
1 Socket Firmer Chisel,,to.----................-----....,75 *l ATKINSNo. 400 Hand Saw, 26"....................$6.00
1 Block Plane, 7il....--......-..-....-............-...-......-.-. 2.00 tl ATKINSNo. 400 Rip Saw, 26".--.................... 6.00
L Combination Mitre Square, 72t' Blade-----.-----. 1.25 *1 ATKINSDovetail Saw, 10", No. 25--....--...-.... 1.60
1 Bit Brace Drill, 14"-....--...-.....-.-...----.-.--...-.....-. .28 *1 ATKINS Compass Saw, 14", No. 2.-------...-..- .90
2 Auger Bijs, a/4" and 1/2t'--..-------.-.-.-..-.------.-,. .?5 1 Jointer Plane, 22rt.-....... ------.-. 6.95
1 Ratchet Bit Brace, 8" Swing-.-----.---.---------..----. 2,50 I Smmthing Plane, 9".-.-...-.*--....--------......-....... 4.7 5
I Ripping Bar, 12"------------- --.---- ,50 I Rabbet Plane. 9".-.-..-.-. -...-.-- 1.76
1 Cold Chisel, Yz"x6'.............-...................-..-......... .25 1 Circular Smoirthing Plane, 10"..-------......-.-..... 8.00
1 Putty Knife ..................-......... .15 1 Chisel, Scket Fimer 96"-.-.....---.--.----.-............- .70
1 Glass Cutter,
*1 ATKINS Wall Multinle 1 Chisel, Socket Firmer V8u...-.....--..-.-...-..-..... .86
Whee1.............-.............. .35
Scraper, 31/2", No. 30.............. ,45 I Chieel, Socket tr'imer 1".......---.....-..-..........-.- .06
I Pipe Wrench. 10"..................................................
1.00 Tanged Firmer Chisels coet about 20Vo lees,
1 Auto Wrench, 9'...........-..,.....---.........-....-...-..-..--. .50 1 Screw Driver, lL't Blade Through llandle.... 1.00
1 Tinner's Snips, 3" Cut....,..-..---..-..,..-....--....-...---. 1.?5 I Drill, each No. 2, .18; No. 3, .18; No. 6, .20;
1 Kitchen Grinder..-...---..--.-...-...-.....-...-..--.$1.00 to 3.00 No. 9, .81 ; No. 10, .84; No. 11, .86.....-..' 1.67
1 Cornbination Oil Stone, 7"x2,x6,-.--..-------------- 1.25 1 Auger Bit, each *t', .60't, *", .60; lb", .60;
1 Oil Can and Oil--.........-.-- ----... .30 %", .60': lt", .70; 11"' .84 i 74", .84)
I Iron Vise, 2" Jaws..-.----...--..-..-..-..-.--....--...--.--..--. 2.25 l8/, .96 r 1,,, .96....-.--.....-....----...-.......... 6.50
The Home Craftsman's Outfit
The home craftsman who wishes his in-
terest and skill to find expression in mak-
ing- furniture and accessories of beauty
and utjlity for his home or camp, will finil
suitable tools in the following list.
*1 ATKINS Silver Steel Rip Saw, 22,,,No. SB..$3.40
*l ATKINS Silver Stel Panel Saw, 22,,, No. SB 8.40
f f ATKINS Silver Steel Back Saw, 72",No.2.. 2.10
*l Nest of ATKINS Saws No. 3 (Nail Saw,
Compass Saw, Keyhole Saw)-.--.------...-------. .2.40
*1 ATKINS Hack Saw No. 10--.-..-------.------.-------- 2.50
+3 ATKINS Silver Stel Hack Saw Blades--..-.-. .90
*1 ATKINS Corring Saw Frame, No. 50--..-.....-. .60
I doz. gxtra blades.--.....-......-.-....-...-.-...--..--.. .25
1 Jack Plane, 14il...,.....-.-...-...-....,--.------..-.-........... 5.25
t E. C. Atkins md Company manufacture only the toolg marked with asterlsk. !T'e do not
make the others.
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Slin Stone, Round Edge, 2ttx|"xsf" to +6"""
-roia' Rule, '19 Band Saw-Sizes of tables range be-
Fltri" 2-ft..............---.-.--.-------. .60
tween 13" to 18" wide to 13" to 20" fong'
Wi." Oiuiae"s. 102.-......-...-.........-......'....-.---.---- 1.00 the wheels allowing 11" to 18" swinb; a
ilnc-it Cta"p for Dividers..--.......--.---...-.--...-.-.'-.-.'15
M"itirg Giuge ....-.-.--....--4-oz.' -.---- .60
Cross Pein Riveting Hammet,
handy in driving small brads--------..--------.- ,,85
1 Mortise Gauge, Ugeful in Grooving-------------.---- 2.75
1 Router Plane, Useful in Grooving-...-.------------ 2-75
.1 ATKINS Perfection ScraIEr, No' 3.-....--....-... 1.25
Carving Tols, range from 65c to $2.50 each
tl ATKINS Bench Scraper, No. 1......-...-....-....'.... '90
I Socket Mortising Chisel, L/+"....-.......--..........'..... 1'?q
l Dowcl Sharpener .-...-.......---. .bu
I Dowel Plate ...---.....--.-- --.----.-. .65
1 Turning Saw, 14" with Extra Blades---.-------- 1'50
il Ram's Horn Floor Scraper, No' 4.----------.-.-... 1.65
1 Scratch Awl --...-.-..---.-----. -------. .15
Wood Mitre Box and Open Front Iron for
Panel Saw------... ---$3.00 to 6.00
fron Mitre Box.--.--.-----..-..--.-.-------...-.--S8'00 to 25.00
Saws not included. I.or a24" box the saw
should be not less than 28" lote, 5" wide'
TATKINS Silver Steel Mitre Saw, as above.--. 6.00
With this mitre box accurate cuts of prac-
tically any angle may be made ; l€neth
and depth gauges Irermit rapid work and
gauges- rrermit
accurate duplication of Pieces. |--4ultino mroes i* tast' aslt umk uhm amr
r1 ATKINS Saw Set, No. 395..---...--...--.---.....-..---.-. 1.50 t 'o'
'Banil sau has an ATRTNS Siluq Stcel Blade'
+1 ATKINS Saw Jointer AAA, No. 15..----..----.... .20
+1 Filer, Fine results
Hand Saw Filer,
'1 ATKINS Ifand .ttting
+il+i-o iol,la
table io
is *n nreferrpd A
Lro preferred,
tO be qonrl
A goOd
assured. .---------- 2.70 :"
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- steet ;:dd guidt is necessary for,best results.
vise, 2t/rtr ,^*.......,..,'.........--..-................:.:
W."a U"irOi6lms 8/ jaws $1.25 to *ATKINS Silver Steel Band Saws, ftl|' p"" ft. $.991
2,00 TATKINS Silver Steel Band Saws, a/1"'pet ft. .091
12" iaws. each......-----..--.-..---..-....------.-...-.----..
Steal Sc;;w'Adjustable Hand Screws, *ATKINS Silver Steel Band Saws, Y+",per ft. .126
8rr, g1.?0; 72,', each--.....-... 2.55 t4161195 Brazing Clamps ..-----. 3.75
Steel Bar Clamps, z-ft., $2.00 ; 4-ft..-.--.-...--.. 2'?5 *ATKINS Brazing Torch, mav be used for
Glue Heater, Oil.-..................................$3.00 to 4.00 mlderins ......................... 7'qg
Electric ......-...... .$6.00 to 25,00 *ATKINS Brazing Tongs--.--...---..-.......-......-.--...-..-- 4.00
Machines and Accessories-The more batd S"- Guide, No'-0"-- ""' 10'00
ambitious home craftsman will not rest Bench Jointer or Planer-These will
content with even an orui" take cuts frorn 4" to 6" wide and should
i"iir"iia*"rr."i;"","1t";;;&;1#;;A-
"fu-f "q"i;d;i be_provided with adjustable fence and
ern motor-driven bench machilnes, their safety-ap-qlian-c-e' ..
*ATKINS llachine
ii*pti.iiy, .o""""i""." and efficiericy. Knives . for any
Hence we add a list ttt""" t"6il i"a Jointer, Planer or other machine, made
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thtir Lquipme"i i"a .uggest that in the to order. Prices sent on requ,est.
p;?; ;f iipular scientific Turning Lathe-A l-athc with cone head
"a""rtiii"S b"];;"d stock or other method-of changing speed
""a-"i*tti--"i[it'^"iiriiiJ;;y
the names of mai'ufactu;;" ;ht-*ill is preferred' The lathe should take at
girdty sJnd - any- -a"ri""a--i"fo*rtio" leait 28" between centers, 36" will be
iegaiding their products. We will, vastly more efricient'
howeverf suggest certain features that Turni-ng-Tqo-ls,-{9r cutting:<hisels' s,4"' -60;^,,-
SQUARE BUTT,..2>
,R fastened tq other construction, reinforced
by "fish plates," by a plywood panel as
at A andt'dogs"
eners, or
A1, or with cornrgated fast-
as shown.
Plain Lap Joint-(Fig. 11 )-This,type
of joint and the butt joint are of the
simblest construction and constitute the
fundamental methods of putting wood
together. Often a lap joint may be rein-
forced by separate pieces as suggested
in A which results in a lock joint.
BUTT
ANGLE OR
CORNER LAP
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CLEATS, GLUEO
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OR SCREWED
PLAIN
PLYWOOD PANEL
LJ eurr REINFOR,CED
LAP JOTNT LAPJOINTS
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HALF LAP HALVED AND
MITRED CORNER
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HALF LAP
MIDDLE
HALF DO/ETAILED
HALF
LAP
RABBET JOINT
STOPPED DADO
GROOVED OR DADO
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DOVETAILE.D OADO s,.t2
MILLED ORAWER RONT
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Fif,. 73--4ut+ino shanlilzre of half bp ioint uith
ATRINS Silaer Steel Bock Sou No. 2, in bench hook. INTERSECNON
JOINT
MITRED JOINTs
^FINISHEDMOLI)IN
PLAIN
MILING
JOINTg
Fig.16
M ITRED JOINTS
a mitre box (Fig. 19). Note the angle at
Fis. 7+-Malcins ilppth ad of lwlf lop iotnt uith which the nail is entered in nailing a
ATKINS Silaa Steel Honil Rip Soit No. 53. mitre at E (Fig. 16). Make a hole with
an awl or small drill to insure that the
nail is pointed right. Push the joint edge
of E by the joint edge of F as at D to
Btg.l7 *-'y'(1
LAYIN
Fis. ti-Malcins ilt in stoppeil ila,ilo ioi/nL $ilh allow the nail to draw E to its place as
ATKINS Silaq Steetr Baclc Sau.
it is driven home. A finished moulding
Mitred Joints-(Fig. 16)-The mitre may be held in the vise as suggested at
joint is commonly used in making picture G of Fig. 16 without being marred.
frames and in the casings of door and win- Mitred joints may be fastened by glued
dows. The intersection joint is made of dowels as in Fig. 20, with blocks rub
tel
Doints. This ioint mav be glued, pushed
ioeether. the irame squared and the glue
set. Blocks A and hand screws,
ali-owed do
or nails may be used if desired.
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MITREO AND
DOWELLED^ - zz-Markins li.nes tm o mtttse onil tonn
Fio.
ioint uith mortise gauge.
GLUEtsLOCKS A the mortise near the middle of its length
HANOSCREWS"E" as at 3 (FlS.zA). Beat out the mortise as
in step 4 cuttins from the hole each way,
(Fig.25), to a6out r/e" from each end of
dhe mortise as atJ. Clean out the shav-
ings and make the last cut as shown in
step 6 exactly to the line thus making: the
(.,?g mortise the correct length. In step 7 the
tenon shoulder should be marked across
GIUING DCI\ilELJOINTS MITR.E the face with a knife point. Gauge mark
both edges and end as in step 8, working
CLAMP STRIPS C from th-e face side G. In step 9 saw the
MET}IODS OF FASTENING shoulder closely beside the knife mark on
each side down to the tenon gauge marks.
MrtReo JolNTs Make cheek cuts by sawing exactly beside
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SECTION
C
PLAIN
ffi MOR.TISEE
TENON
WEDGEO
TENON
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ffi SHOI'LDERED
BLIND TENON
OPEN
MORTISE
ETENON
E MORTISE
STEPS STEPS
1 EORED
MARKS
NCILMARKS SQIIARED
OTHER EDGE
LAYING OUT MORflSES
SAWNG
CHEEKS OF
MARKS SQIARED ENONS
AROUND
LAYTNG rlNoNS CUTTINGIEXQNS
Ouf
. MAKE
OUTSIt)E
FIc.2'MoRTI5E & TENON JOINTS OF GAUGE
LINE
and outside of gauge lines as in step 10. keved and the double mortise and tenon,
There are many varieties of mortise and bui the home worker who masters the
tenon joints beside those shown in-Fi-g. nlain mortise and tenon will have little
23, sucl as the pinned or draw-pinned, the hifficulty with the less common types.
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MARKTNG FACEOF CENTERING
WITH HEAOLEsS
tsRAD5 Fig. 2l-Boring holes tor a staggereil ilouel ioi'nt.
MAR,K method of fitting and gluing a dowel mitre
.joint
- is illustrated in Figs. 20 and.21.
Generally 3/e" or lz" dowels are used,
depending upon the thickness of the stock.
CENTER LINES
MADEWTTH MOR-
TI5E GAUGE.
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DOVETAIL FORMS
STA@EREO OOWELS
DOWE L JOI NTS
rig.ze
Dowel Joint-(Fig. 26)-The usual
scamping of dowel joints upon cheap fur-
niture has given this really excellent form
of construction an undeserved reputation.
A common method of laying out dowel
centers is shown at A; place the pieces in
correct relation and, using a try-square on EOX CORNER. FRONT CORNER
A
the face side, draw lines across the two frL OF DRAWER.
pieces as shown. With a single-point
gauge held against the face make center
KK.T
lines cutting the three marks as at 1 and
2, which gives the center of the dowel. ENFB
In method C, lines are drawn across the tr\E U
face of a correctly placed joint, the pieces
separated and the lin'es squared across the
joint surface of each piece; the center
lines made as at B locate the exact center
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BACKCORNER.
of the hole. In method D, drive headless SAWING DOVETAILS OF DRAWER
brads until they project about one-eig:hth
of an inch as at 3. Lay both pieces face
down, push the rail or the piece with the
brads in its end against the other mem-
ber at the exact place where the joint is to
be made, thus marking the centers of the
dowel holes4in the edge. Drawthebrads
from the end wood and the center hole will
show plainlv. Dowel centers in pieces of
irrenullar f6rms mav be located by this
met[od. The staggeied dowel joint is the
strongest joint of-the type and is used in
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In every case, the dowels must enter the accurately. Allow the pieces J to project
holes each side of the joint with a push fit. from each mitre for the tails and pins
Dovetail Joints-(Fig. 28)-To the must be cut from these. Mark the tails
bonafide home worker, the making of and proceed as in making an ordinary
dovetails signifies the attainment of real dovetail. In gluing the box together,
skill. A shows the correct form of dove- blocks may be glued on the outside and
tail, for the sharp angles of the tail of hand screws used as in Fig. 21.
B may be easily split off as suggested. Glue Joint-In making a glue joint,
As the strength of the dovetail joint de- place one piece in the vise and joint one
pends upon the pins, joints D with but
one tail is not nearly so strong as C.
In making a dovetail box allow the end
n'ood of the pins E only to show on the
front. Make a light gauge mark on each
side of both ends of each piece as at 3. Lay
out the tails by placing the sides in a vise
and markingthe tail lines across both ends
as at F; the tails may be two or three
times wider than the pins. Mark the tails
with a bevel or a pattern, though g:ener-
ally the craftsman saws them by his eye.
Cut outside thetail lines with an ATKINS
SILVER STEEL DOVETAIL SAW; with
a sharp chisel cut the piece out of the pin
hole between the tails, cutting a little un-
der flom each side as at G. Place each end
in the vise, lay side on end so edges and Fis. l0-Making a slue ioint. One piece in aise.
gauge marks exactly coincide; hold them Note how pltne is carried, straight, uith fingers
rigidly, with brads if necessary, while under it to gaide, thumb m knob, ond. preaflre m
rcor of pla,ne ot a1'row.
marking closely beside the tail with knife
point or scratch awl, as at H, though these edge with a well conditioned plane (Fig.
marks extend entirely across the thickness 30). Note that the plane is carried
of the end. This gives the pin lines. Num- straight, that it is cutting in the center
ber corners to permit replacing them. of the iron, and that the fingers under
Make the saw cuts outside and closely be- the plane prevent its uncertain wobbling
side these lines and beat out the spaces from side to side. The pressure should
between the pins to receive the tails of be upon the rear end, or the heel, as in-
the front, cutting a little under as above.
Always cut exactly to the gauge lines. TESTINGTHEJOINT
In laying out half blind dovetails com- FOR. ACCURATE
monly used on drawer fronts, gauge the
thickness of the sides on the inside and
on the ends as at 5, working from the end
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Siluer Steel Dnetail Sau. ETRAIGHTFACE
and back side, or inside of the front. Lay
side in its exact position on the front and
mark as at H. Saw the triangular cuts for
the half blind tails outside the pins, num-
ber corners and proceed as above. The FI'.3IGLUE JOINT
mitres of a blind dovetail must be made
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dicated bv the arrow. Note the rather on each joint, drive the dowels home, and
exaggeraied shape of the cutting edge- of trv the foork together to check possible
the jointer iron (Fig.31). A very tine eriors before the glue is spread. After the
shavlnq should be the rule while fitting. elue has been applied and the clamps have
drawn the piec6s apply straight
If the ilane is cutting in the middle as at -hand together,
screws if necessary to
A, the lhaving will be of equal thickness edses and
arid the original squareness of the edge hot*d ttre surface of the work straight.
will be maintained. If the try-square Matched Joint-(Fig. 33)' Plain matclt-
shows the edge to be out of square, camy ins (tonEue and Erobve) is commonly
usid'in Eoorings, -board partitions and
doors. Matched flooring of oak, maple,
birch, white wood or pine may be glued
together for table tops.
-Sptined Joint-As a substitute for
matched boards a splined joint gives good
satisfaction. A homeworker with a bench
circular sa,w table and an ATKINS
sroover, may easily groove the edges of
i fitted' glu-e joint and fit a spline the
entire length, as suggested. (Fig' 33.)
STEP 1
Fio. s2-To test ioints before gluing, ilo not siglt
af,-ons cmter of etlge A, but along corner, aa at B'
the plane as shown at B or C as required.
Gen6rally in testing the joints, the novice
sishts albnE the middle of the width of an NECE B MITRED COPED
edle as at A-. If his eye should instead fol- READY F0RC0PING Fis,.e4
loi the line B, he can see the corne.r -of
edEe and detect any inaccuracy. (F'ig.32). COPED JOINT
To test the joint, place pieces as shown
with the riEht at C of Fig. 3l;
han-d as CopedJoint-(Fig. 34)-In making this
move A back and forth and it will swrrrg .ioint, moulding A of step 1 is first cut to
upon any high place on either edge. With length with square ends and nailed per-
the -jointer set to take a very fine shavrng, manently in place. Moulding B in step
plane the high places down until only the 2 is then turned upside down in a mitre
6nds touch with a practically invisible box and the mitre sawed as in Fig. 19.
joint between them. Reverse positions of Cope this mitre as in step 3 using copir,rg
ihe boards if necessary. Try the faces of sai as in Fig. 35. When in Place the
the joint as at D, and remedy any defect joint will show as a mitre and driving
bv fhe method described at either B or nails will not force it open,
i of Fig. 31. The glue joint maY be
reinforce-d by dowels as in Fig. 26. The
homeworker who has an accurate power
jointer
- may make the joint uPon it.
Gluins should be done in a heated room;
to insur6 utmost speed and surety, set the
work up dry, being sure that all clamps
and appliances are set to desired size and
placed-conveniently
-are
at hand. If dowels
used, put glue in the holes of one side
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sAW HORSE FOR HOME CRAFT5MAN
Building Saw Horses Step 1-Saw the two toPs and eight
legs to given length.
For building the saw horse shown in -A2-With try-square mark Pencil
Step
Fig. 36, pine, white wood, spruce, or any lines (Fig. 36) to fit the legs and
ot[er ebiilv worked woods may be used. square acrosa the top and each edge.
The desigrrshown in Fig. 36 is one which Step 3-Gauge line B between these
has been simplified as far as possible for lines fe" frorn the edge.
construction by beginners. Many wood- 4-Make a triangular saw cut be-
Step
workers prefer a saw horse on which the tween and beside lines A from B to C.
legs flare towarrd each end as well as out- Step 5-With chisel cut the bottom of
wdrd, and sivtl more stability. If this the groove from B to C.
stvle of saf h,rrse is desired, the minor Step 6-Nail legs in Place, using 8d
chLnee in les desisn can be made as con-
struclion pr"oceedsl To build the horse common nails.
shown in Fig. 36, the following material Step ?-Place braces D, Pencil mark
is needed: the flbre of each leg on the brace and
saw to the marks.
2 T on *8t 0 " xF iV+" xl V+".
Step S-Nail braces with 8d common
8 rr;s-27ilx4-;%/ (Full size).
4 Br aces-l.?g' t7 " x7/s'.
> nails.
While as mentioned before, a large kit Step 9-Plane ends of braces flush
of tools mav be boueht for thefirstwork, with legs.
as but a few tools uitt be needed in mak- Step 10-Plane the top of the legs as
ing the horses, vre will speak of these only. at E flush with the toP'
Step 11-Turn the saw horse uPside
ATKINS Silver Steel Cuttins Off Saw, down-on the floor. With a rule, make
22o sy ltfr, No, 53.
Bell Fae C law Hamer, 12-oz. a pencil mark 18" from the floor as at
Marking Gauge. F, on each leg.
Chisel, 1'l.
Ziezae P"rle, 4-lt. Step 12-Place a straightedge to these
Try-square,6'l. lines and draw a pencil line from one
Pencil. to the other across edges and sides of
Usually failure to mdke an accurate tho legs.
cut with the ar.rove saw results from an Step 13-Saw carefully to these lines,
incorrect posttrre in which the force was cutting off pieces to G.
not applied in $he same plane as the cut. Step 14-Turq the horse right side up
(See Fig. 10.), and it should rest firmly on the floor.
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Eis,.77 FOLDING BENCH
Folding \Mork Bench-(Fig. 37)-To which will mark the centers of the dowel
aid those dwelling in restricted quarters holes in the top.
realize their desire to join the "Frater- Step &-Draw brads, close the legs, and
nity of Home Craftsmen" we would sug- remove screw in hinges, bore 72" holes
geit this folding bench, the top of which for dowels in the top at F and in the top
may be folded down and project not of the front legs. GIue the dowels in
moie than 31/2" from the wall. the holes in the top, replace the top and
The bench may be built of any moder- fasten permanently to the back legs.
atelv hard wood: white wood we will
Beside the'tools needed to build
"av.saw
the horses, we shall need: s-2'6 f-4'-a
1 Bit Brace, 8" Swing.
1 Auger Bit' r5n.
I Drill each aA,, a\d *,,.
1 Screw Driver, 6" blade.
The following stock list may be worked
out at the mill or at home.
I lsp l'Qt'52Vx1U8". May be dowel ns.3sTOOL BOX & SEAT
glued in two or three Dieces.
2 Back I*gs A z'sY""aY'*1s6".
4_Rails C tgtA,x4ilxlgail.
6 stel Butts, 3/,x3,, with 1/a" screws.
Tool Box and Seat-(Fig. 38)-This
'With these at hand we will proceed as easily made piece of shop equipment serves
as a handy seat and as a convenient re-
follows: pository for tools. It may be made of pine
Step l-Glue up top. bass wood or white wood. It will need:
Step 2-Trim top to exact size. t rop z,7,,xt4a/2,xyL,'.
Step
wall ivith screws or " to the
3-Fasten the back legs
bolts.
2 sides 2'6''xl3t4l'.*Va!'..
2 pnde rzl/2"x73!2"x/a".
t 2tixx14'*y1il'
Step 4-Join front legs B and rails c -. "otto-
wiin 'Aj, a-owets" . - When squared at-the mill or cu-t by ha_nd,
. St"p b-prace t!'" r"c, -{"?Tf:, l."jy-"9i ffi rt*"mtn
tff
the b-ack tegs as shown -z -ii"roi-
T:,1{.
"":"YS"'I-#T: -and
3" hing.es,at "j
th.e,front, view. Fa-gte,1lv",9"j!:l^tl":: D r,rii,? Gtn yr; irass butts
itie cte.t stained or covered with cloth
wrf,n. .t.74 screws wlEn lne rop.ralt 7a or of desired color and texture. The tools
f,ne f,nlcKness oI f,ne cro-sed.nlnge aDove uSed in making the saw horses and bench
the top of the back leg at E. i,iifnJu-pr"?o" -ir.i"gli,is chest.
- Step6-Fa-sten- hinges
permanently. to Ifome Worker's Ilandy Bench-(Fig.
the under side of the top and to the top SSj. fhis bench maal of'an]
of the back leg A vrith one screw in each urlit' *o"t -"Vi"aU"when completei
hinge. "J*ooa,
the liome *o"k"" niav undertake allmost
Step ?-Raise the top, open legs at any kind of work, for the masterpieces
right angles with the wall, drive a head- of the old cabinet makers were produced
less brad in the top of each front leg at upon benches of the same type. The iron
F; drop the top carefully upon the brads plate at A adds much to the efficiency of,
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the vise, and the 1" hand hole B under Step 6-Cut olrenings in the front apron for the
drawer front and the hand holce. Yerify measre
the drawer is a great convenience for ment by the drawer front. (Fig. 40)'
odd jobs of sawing. An iron tail vise Step ?-Nail drawet runs J and K-l in plece.
may be fitted if desired. Step 8-Assemble drawer; fft and nail the back
The following pieces may be cut to betwen the sides !51/4" from.the back of the f ront
with s butt joint. Nail the bottom to the bottom
exact size at the mill if preferred, but edge of the drawer sides. Fit the drawer and nail
the home worker will lose a lot of fun run K in place beside it.
with his ATKINS Silver Steel Saws. Step g-Nail supply shelves F in place'
Step l0-Plane tops of legs, ledges and aprong
flush.
Step ll-Bore 7A" holes, 7kil deep and finish
wi1-h 1/+" drill as at Y. Fasten the front top
strongiJ with 2lz" No. 12 screws, eslreciallv at
the vlsl. Glue wooden plugs in holes and plane
flush with bench top.
counteraunk screwa.
I Vise Screw 1" diameter.
18 No, 12 Flat l{ead Screws 2%".
3lbs.8d common nails.
in the two
Beside the tools mentioned
previous projects we shall need:
ATKINS Ifalf Round Wood File, 8'l.
1A', chisel for fitting vise screws.
jL" arin bit for boring for screws that fasten the
bench top.
f ATKINS Compass Saw. Fis. rro--4utting ilrauer opening and' haryl h'Qe in
In assembling'square all angles. beich aorm uith ATKINS Siloq Steel Rip Saw;
Step l-Bore I }(" holes in the front leg to re- shnjino 9A" holee boreil' at A, anil the we ot
ceive ihe vise scre*, 6a/L" from the top of the lee; ATKINS-Compaes Sau in storting the cut-
to the center. If an qtension bit is not available,
bore several half-inch holes and finish with a chisel Steo l2-Cut mortise in the vise jaw to receive
and m ATKINS Half Round Wood File. Fit the traveller H and hold in place with %" bolts as
nut Z and fasten with screws. shown, Place the traveller in the leg mortise to
Step Z-Cut a mortire 5" from the bottom of i"pport tfte vise jaw a little above the top of
the leg which will allow the traveller H to glide the bench.
freely but not Imsely' Bore holes as shown to Step l&-Locate accurately and b,ore ^a rather
receive 3,{,, foot bolts E-1. clo8efitting hole in the jaw to reeive the vise screw-
Step 8-Nail ledges C and E in place with 8d Sten 14-Fit the vise serew and fasten to jaw;
common nails. nut viie in plrce and set i4 up. Cut the top of
Step 4-Plae aDrons D rnd fasten with nails. ihe vire jaw-off so it will rest flush with the top
Step 6-Continue holes for the vige gcrew of the bench, and bevel as shown.
through the aprons. Step l5-Nail gupplv shelf G in Dlace.
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Wall Tool Cabinet-(Fig. 41 )-The wall Step 2-Fasten shelf A with nails or screws ;
be sure it is plaed just the width of the drawer
cabinet may be built of pine, white wood fronts from the bottom.
or cypress, which may be stained and Step 3-Nail furring Z in place and fit and
varnished and be quite as efficient as a nail the back to Z and to shelf A.
Step 4-Fit and hang the doors with eurface
more elaborate cabinet. Among the tools butts as suggested. The dor may be glued of nar-
used in makingthe saw horses and bench row pieces to resist warping, if quarter sawed
will be found all that are necessary to boards are not available, or they my be cleated on
the inside. Panelled dmrs @y be made if desired.
build this cabinet. The following list of Step 5-Bend the sheet metal drawer bottom
material will be needed; V+" board's ave and sides ecurately. Fasten with 1/ No. 16 wire
mentioned, but if boards are 18", allow- nails and fit the dra:rer fronte.
ance must be made in cutting to sizes. Step 6-Place tools in the cabinet as desired;
fit blocks, rasks or screws to support them.
Top and Bottom, 251y'2"x10Y+"xY+". Step ?-Stain, shellac, varnish or paint the
Sides. 28rA"xl0"xVa". cabinet inside and out as preferred.
Back: Z&rQ,xLz1Ailxty'2,,, board, or ply wmd. Step 8-Fit gpring door c&tches H to the inside
Furring Z, 22tt/2,x7ilx1hil. of the-door as shown and place a small knob Y
Shelf A. 22a/"ux8'%nxVt". in the center of each drawer front.
Doore, iyt/n'r-xLl ,vL;,xy4r. Quarter sawed boards Step 9-I{ang the cabinet on the wall by driving
t resist tendencv to warp. screws through the back into the wall studs, or put
up cleats to support cabinet. On masonry walls,
drill holes and drive in wood plugs for screws.
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Cedar Cheet, 1, 2, 3 Game Tables, l,2,3, 4, 5
Airolane,8 - Chess Table, 2, 4 Garage, I Car,7,2
Air-nlane, Model, 1' 2'8,7,,8
Aiiilane Prorrcllers, l' 3, E Chet, Colonial, I Garden Bench, 2
Chest, Drawers, 1, 3, 4 Garden Chair, 7
Alc6ve, Dining, 1' 2' 6 Pirate, Garden Gate, 1, 2
Antime Mirror, I Chest,
Chest, Tobacco, 2
2
Garden Seat, l, 2, 3,7
Aouaplane, 2' 6.7 ' 8 - Chest, Treasure, l, 3 Garden Swing, 3, 7
Aouarim, Built-in, z Chest and Seat, 4 Garden Table,3
Arbor and Gate, 1, 2' 8 Chicken Run, 2 Garden Trellis, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Archery Set, 1, 8 Chiltl's Slide, 3, 8 Glider, Simple, 7, 8
Arm Chair, 1 Grandfather Clock, 1, 2, 8
Ash TraY, EgYPtian' 2 China Closet, 2, 4
Cigarette Chest, 2 Qymnasium Equipment, 2
Ash TraY, Stsnd' 2' 3, 8
Clock Casee, 7,2,3, 5
Olothes Drier, 5 Ifangiing Shelves, 1, 2, 4
Babv Crib, 1 Ileated Dog lfouse, 7
Bedroom Chair, 7 Coach, Models, 1, 3
Cost€r, Snow, 1, 2, 5 House, Play, 3, 4
u,,, House, Dolls, 1, 3
B:i:f?3;I"S"i:I,,,, n,
' Coaster W&gon, 3
Coffee Table, 2, 3 Horizontal Bar, 2
Bench, Black-Cat,
2
I{oree, Gymnasium, 2
Bench Model Plane, 2 Colonial Closet, 1
Colonial Desk, 1 Ffydroplane, Racing,2
Bench, Spanish, 2
Bird Houses, 1,2,3' 4,5' E Colonial Mirror, 1, 4
Covered Wagon, Model' 1 Ice Boat, 2, 8
Block Puzzles, 1, 2
Ice Bq, 2
Boat for Pool, 2 Cruiser, 16-inch Outboerd, 2
I Cupboards, China, 1' 2' 3 Ice Skater, Push, 7
Boat Models, l,2,5' Inlaid Tray, 3
Bo&t, Motor, 2, 8 CrosgBows,2
Cycle Car, 2 Ironing Board, 2
Boat, Simple, ?
Bob-.Sled, Water, ? Japanese Summer House, 2
B@k€ses, 7, 2, 3, 4, 5,7 Desk and Bench, 6 Jewel Case, 3
Bookcases. SkvscraPer, 2, ? Desk Chair, 5
Book Ends, 1, 2, 3 Dining Aleove, 1, 2, 6 Kavak, Eskimo, 2
Bmk Shetves, 1, 3, 4 Dog House, 3, 5, 7 Kite, Airplane, 2
B@k Stands, 1, 3, 4 Dog Sled, 5 Kitchen Alcove, 1, 2, 6
Book Trough, 7, 2, 3' 4 Doll House, 1, 3 Kitchen Cabinet, 1, 2, 6
Bomerangs, 2 Doll House Furniture, I Kitchen CuPboard' 1' 2, 4' 6
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Kitchen Table, 1, 2
Boudoir LamP, 7 Doors, Storm, 3
Kite, Box, 5, 8
Box Kite, 6, 8 Dressr, Kitchen, 1, 6
Box Raft, 6 Dynamic-Speaker Stand, 2
Iadder, Gymnasium, 2
Brrcket Shelf, 2 Isdder, Step, 3
Breakfast Cabinet, 2' 6
End Tables, 1, 3, 4, ? Lamp, Aladdin, 2
Brmder Coqp, 5, 8 Eeyptian AshtraY Stand, 2 L/amp, Antique Star, 2
Brmm Cabinet, 1, 2' 3
Electric Exerciser' 2 Lamp, Boudoir, 7
Built-in Cabinets, 2, 6 Lmp, Sun,2
Cabinet, Sewing, 1, 2,3, 4,7 Fence Trellis, 1, 2, 3 Iamp, Table, l, 2, 3
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Atkins Junior Mechanic Eand Saw Atkins No. LBack Saw
This saw is mado of genuine SILVER STEEL. ATKINS No. 2 Back Saw is made of genuine
Skew back. taner sround blade, highly polished and SILVER STEEL and fitted with an applewood
beautifully €tched: Beech handle, coffee stained, handle, handsomely laequered. The handle is
full carvil, with two nickel-plated screws and fastened to the blade with two brass screws, and
a medallion. This is a high grade home workshop medallion. The back is made of first quality blupd
saw for the young or older amateur mechanic steel, -pres*d on back of blade, making it stifi aid
desiring a small, light saw. f;acked in attractive rigid. This saw is used for fine work where a
individual boxes. larger saw is not practical.
Points per inch, Cutoft-----... .------....-.9 Points per inch, any length---------.-.-..-..--.--.-.----..-----14
Irengthl inches .-.-.-...-..-.-.-..-.------.--20n Lens:th, inches ---. 8" 10" lzx 74n 16"
Retail price, each.------.----..-------.-.--..-.-.-.'..-.--------..--.--$2.40 Retail p.rice, each.-$z.?0 $2.40 $2.70 $3.05 $3.40
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Atkins No. 3-Nest of Saws
ATKINS No. 3 Negt of Saws contains a SILVER
--*"-fl!d
STEEL kevhole and compass blade; also an 18-
inch speciil nail-cutting blade' When nails or
other metals are encountered, you may easily cut
through the metal with tho nail-cutting blade and
procedd with your regular hand saw. Roomy
idiustable Dattern handle.
Ieneth, inches. Kevhole Blade ...-...-..--.........-----.--.10"
I*nlth, inches, Compass Bladc ..----.-.....-..--.-.......74"
Ianith, inches, Nail Cutting 81ade...........------..'-18"
Rettil Drice, per set ........-..-........,..-...............,,..,...$2'40
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Atkins No. f5-"AAA" Eand Saw Jolnier
(ll.lustralzil in ?ig. 16 on pogc 29)
Atkins "AAA" Iland Saw Jointer is an essential
tool in filing hand, rip, and panel 8aws. Its us
adds to the efiiciency of the 8aw by making the
teeth uniform in length. This is a practical tool
Atkins No. O-Scraper Blades for the home workshop owner vho appreciates
SILVER STffiL is admirably adapted for this accuratelv fitted Hand, Rip and Panel Saws.
purpose and the craftsman will find it the best Retail price, each....-..-.-..-.-...-.-.--..------...-',--.--.--------..S .20
icraper blade he has ever used. Atkins Cabinet
Scrapers are far superior in edge holding qualities
to thbse ordinarily used' tr\llv appreciated bv the
mechanic accustomed to using fine tools. Each
blade packed in wu paper cartons.
Standard sizeF
Price per Price per
Size Dozen Size Dozen
2 rx4" ............--..s.25 4 n'il ................9 ,50
21Attx42 """ """" '30 4Y"tr*U" -...-..-..-.,-.. .55
2 ilx60 -.....-..-...-- .35
Atkins No. 395-Saw Set
3 "x4" -.........._,_._ .35 Atkins No. 395 Saw Set has a revolving anvil
SYtr*n" ................ .40 Za/2t,x6,, ---.--_--,------ .gE with indicator dial. Lever placed below the bodv
4 "x4" ................ .45 I "x6il ...-.-,.-.-....- .40 of Eet. Gauge screw has check nut, which pre
2 t'x|" ............._.. .30 l!2"vgt' ...-..-...--..-- .55 vents it from coming loose. The revolving anvil
zrk,x6" ................ .35 4 "x6n ..........,....- .55 cives the required bevel and depth of set of teeth
3 "x5" -..-.-.--..-..- .35 l7/2t'xgL -....-.......... .60 irom 4 to 16 teeth lrer inch. Hardened anvil and
g1/2,,x5,, ................ .40 5 nx6n --.............- .65 plunger. Finely tempered stel spring. Nickel
plated,
hetail nricc, each......................-...........-.......''.-...-'...$1.50
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Atkins No. 2-Solid Tooth Circular Rip Saw Atkins No. 37-Mitre Saw
This Saw is especiallv designed for rippins; Atkins No. 3? Mitre Saws are most efficient
flat qround: 18 eauge; made in standard sizes where a smooth cut is desired, The first cleaner
ror a-tt r:oriabte ind bench machines: furnished tooth on this circular mitre saw is bevel filed alter-
filed and set. Atkins SILVER STEEL Circular nately in each sectio'n. Mitre Saws are special
Saws are recommended for your rvorkshop. hollow ground to run without s€t, for smooth cut-
Diameter, inches ----..--....,.-.-.----..--..---'-"--..-- 6" 8u
ting, as in furniture factories and fine cabinet
Gauge .---....-..-.... ........-...-.-. 18 18
HolJ...-............... ............... V+" 7/e' work. Highly recommended for the home work-
Retail price, $2'?7
shop, Made in etandard sizes and carried in stock
each-.-.......-.....---.-.-...-.-.........-...$2.08 for all portable and bench machines.
Diametei, inches ...-..-.......-...-.-................--. 6*'
Retail price, each..-.....-.-...........-.---.......-...-..$3.40 $4.28
Atkins No. 8-Solid Tooth Circular Cutofi Saw Atkins Dado Heads or Groovers
This pattern is SILVER STEEL designed for cut-
tius acioss the grain. We carry a stock in all stand- Atkins Dado l{eads are made from genuine SII-
ard sizes for nortable and bench machines. Fur- VER STEDL. They have a calracity for cutting any
nished filed a;d set. A home workshop necessitv' width grmve from {-inch to 4 inches, and can-be
Diameter, inches -.-.---.-.-....- 6' made tb cut wider' grmves if necessary. Atkins
Gauge.--.-.....-.-...- 18 18 Dado Heads are made in six different combination
Hole ................... ......-...... %" 7A"
sets, each set consisting of two outside saws, erch
Retail price, each..-.....-.....--.....- $2,08 $2.77 of which is a groover in itself. They are furnished
with as many inoide cutters as the width of desired
muimum gioove requires. The inside dtters are
made from *-inch to %-inch thick. The outside
cutters ar€ {-inch thick. It will cut a pe-rfect
groove, eithei with or across the grain-with-an
Jxeedingly smooth, even cut. All standard eizes
carried in stock, fitted ready for uge.
No. 2 set to cut to sl,, wide.
Diameter, inches .-.--...---.-.-----.-..--....--.... 6" 8il
Retail price, each.......-.........-....................$10.39 $1a.13
126l
The No. ? and No. 8 Hack Saw Frames are amply
strong but light. They are used by many home
workshop owners,
Finely finished hardwbod handle. Packcd one in
a box with blade.
Atkins Silver Steel Hack Saw Blades Length..-.-------..-.-- ----.8", 9u, 1gn, 72"
Made of the same high qualitv stel as Atkins
SILVER STEEL Saw-Atkins exclusive formula'
Wonderful cutting qualities. Atkins SILVER
STEEL Iland llack Saw Blades, if used in a first-
class frame, upon any slrecified material are guar-
anteed to last at least SIX TIMES as long, and to
cut TWICE as fast as any alloy steel blade of the
same dimensions, They will lower cost and save
money. Atkins SILVER SI'EEL "Blue End" Hack
Saw Blades are the best.
These blades can be purchased in different
lengths and teeth per inch. Atkins No. l0-Ilack Saw Frame
I*neth, inches .--.-,-.--..-------.-. 10" tzn
Teeth per inch-....-...-...---.,--- -- --18-24-32 l4-18-24-32 Hard Rubber Non-Breakable Handle, "Easv Grip"
Retail price, each..--....---------.. $0.30 $0.30 Dattern ; hung low, thus directing entire force of
itroke on a line with the cutting edge of blade.
This increases the cutting power, gives the oper-
ator better control, and prevents injurv to the hand
should blade break. Frame of cold rolled steel rt-
inch thick and ft-inch wide. Nickeled qnd higttlv
polished; a,ljustable from 8 to 12-inch blades. Peg
on frame fits into a seric of holes in the outside
frame, making it Etrong and rigid when adjusted.
Depth under back to cutting edge of blade, 3 inches.
Thls Hack Saw is highly recommended to the
skilled mechanic or the modern home worker who
demands a hack saw with a strong, sturdy frame'
Atkins Non-Breakable Hack Saw Blades Packed one in a box with blade.
Atkins Non-Breakable llack Saw Blades are made Adjustable lengths, inches-.---------------.8'
with the usual hard edge, but with a soft back that Retail price, each...-...-.....-.-.-..-.-..----..--.--.-.----..-...-.-.'$2.50
practically prevents breakage. Thev s}ould not be
ionfused wittr any so-called "flexible'.' blades.
The edge is tempered to insure a cutli4c cap-a9ity
equal to ;U-hard blades. Therefore, while the blade
will cut fully as fast and hold its cutting edge as
lonq as the ;ll-hard blade, the liabilitv to break or
snap oft is praclically eliminated.
Hand blades, all lengths, are measured center to
*iilis. of- holes.
center
frl"a"rj can be Durchased in difierent
lengths and points per inch.
Length, inches .--. 72D
Teeth per inch.,-...18-24-32 14-78-24-32 t4-18-24-32 Atkins No. ll-Ilack Saw Frame
Retail rrrice, each $0.10 $0.10 $0.10
Hard lubber, non-breakable, open grip handle.
This handle gives the operator complete control oJ
the saw at ail times, Frame is made of extra high
grade steel, %-inch wide and 5/32-inch thick. Verv
itrong and stiE but lisht. Adjusbble Jrom 8 to 12
inchea. Nickeled and highly polished. Depth under
back to cutting edge, 4 inches. This Hrck Saw is
highly recominded to the mehanic who wants a
hiih grade, strong, sturdy frame. Packed one in a
box with blade.
Atkins No. ?-IImk Saw Frame Adjustable lengths ..-...-.....-.----------8il 9n
Atkins No. ? Extension }[ack Saw Frame is very Retail price, each.-.....--.-----.-...---.-..-.-.-.'.--..--........---.$f .40
strong and rigid, taking 8 to 1Z-inch blades. Peg
on thi under;ide of the frame fits into a series of
-Canor outer side. Handle turns
holes on the upper to
MACHINE KNIVES
adiust tension.- be set to four different angles.
Ni;kel-Dlated, finelv buffed and polished. Depth' 3
inches:-width. {t-inch ; thickness, $-inch.
Selected hardri'md handle, finelv finished, ma-
hogany colored.
Ad-jusiable lengths--.----..--.--'.----------8n 9" 70" Llil lzn
Reiail price, each--..--------.-...-.--- -.-...----$1.65
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ATKINS SILYER STEEL CROSS.CUT SAWS
The Saw With the Blue Stick
Atkins perfection pattern Cressgut Saw No.5 is designed for cutti-ng-1'el-low pine, hard wmds and
r;;;-;"-'i;";i;";h ;;e ;qn"". irade or SILVER srEEL' seernent -Ground'
"""i;;;;'[;il;-;i;#.-
i;;'tg-;ii;;;;;1 %;-i'"d;;"*h*"il;i;;'";f"-nt. nolas its cutting edge' and cuts rast' rree and
;;i: 6iA1o-Ele inctes wid; at-center: 3rla inches wide at ends.
Atkins Meteor Cross-Cut Saw No. 8 is maale o.f genuine SILI'ERset. STT'4L .and is Sgement Glound'
14x16x1? sauge, which #;*i.n[;.."t1]:-;.tth-u".vlittt.
-ttre Teeth and rakers have heavv
"""UrlJi"qo
base, makins them very .t"o-"g." Eiiif!:i-ofiJf"a-""i1 etcrca. SILVER STEEL used in this saw is
iiiii 1*'iii:ri'ti!--ia; h"ldi-#i'q"iiii.J. F/n' wide at ends md 5" wide at center' --.....-.-----""" ql F&l
rener.hs, fet .....--.--..-.. ^.91^
' Atkins Forestrv Pattern Tooth Cross-Cut Saw- No' f-is macle of genuine -ILjER'STiEEL' The blade
is Segment Ground, 14xl6xt8^!iil;';#;;;iJ"i"-L-iitii"*. Trt. sa-* has highlv polished surfaces which
in cutting, Requires v€ry little r,ieht;"ight, v.eistill-enough for hard work'
'st;;";iit;;iil;il il-.iaii"l-'"1"tei.'' Etclea ivith Atkins
result faster and easier
""f- trademark and name'
Rctail price, each.....-.-.-...-......-.
Atkins Silvc Steel On€-Man Cross-Cut Saw No; 389 Atkins Silver Steel OneMan Cross-Cut Saw No' 390
Blatle is made of genriine Atkins SILVER
STIiEi. T@-th Jdge of eiven thickness' Bladegrad' Matls of genuine SILVER STEEL' ffnelv pol-
i"ffo t"ouiJ-io*tr-d the point on the back, 'Iaper ished, taper ground,15x19x17 gauge, to run free
16x19x1? gauge. Two cutting teeth and
Ground.- --l,t-"iJ
;-;il;;. in sliew back pattern. Handle and emy, Tuttle Tooth' Fitted with hardwood ,
finely carved md varnished on edge.
3' hantlle. Polished on edges. Large rmmy grip ;
Gritfr", feet..-...---..-..-..-..---.--..-. ?t/"' $5'70
n"t"'it p"i"", each--------..----.-.-----..-.$4.25 $5.00 ^il^ permits user to wear heavy gloves'
Iansths.feet.-....-,---.-.---..----------.-- 3' |Vz' 4'
Reta*il piice, each...-..-...........----..----$3.15 $3.?0 $4.20
HOW TO SHARPEN
of
SAWS
file
fl-lHERE is only one simple rule for bottom the gullet and straight
I success with sa$rs-"!uy GOOD down into the blade until thefinished side
I saws and treat them right." Keep- of the tooth is up to a point, and the flat
ing this rrrle pays in every way. Your top of the next tooth on the other side
efforts will turn out better, you'll get far of the file is cut to the center.
greater pleasure from your work, and Then go on to the next gullet, finishing
you'll spend much less per year for saws. one tooth and dividing the next as be-
By all means keep your saws sharp, fore, and continue along the entire length
Sharpening a saw is not the difricult job of the blade. Be sure to flle SQUARELY
many men suppose, but it can be done across the saw, and hold your file level.
readily, if a few simple and essential Do not attempt to bevel the teeth during
points are observed. shaping; this comes later.
Jointing a Hand Saw
As the hand saw is the most frequently
used in the shop, it will be the best ex-
ample to use in illustrating the principles
of sharpening saws.
The first operation is called jointing,
which simply means flling the tops of
the teeth to make them all level. It is
not necessary to joint a saw EVERY
time it is sharpened; only if the teeth
are noticeably uneven and out of shape.
To joint the saw, place it in the clamp
only three boohs to each reader, select the. ones cozsering your needs.
Copies of these helpful, practical book- also how to braze band saws. Every'user of
-power saws should have a oPY.
lets will be sent gladly to home crafts- SAWS ON THE FARM-Shows the most com-
men, upon requests sent to the AdverLisils plete line of saws for the farm, of any book ever
Dept..-E. C.-ATKINS and CoMPANY, issued. Thirty-two pages of practical information
on wood or metal-cutting saws, and farm carpentry.
Indlianapolis, Ind. Some of these book- SAWS IN THE SHOP-A 32-pase book tellins
lets may be obtained at local hardware all about metal-cutting, and shorving how ATKINS
stores, and it is suggested that the rcader Silver Stel Hack Saw Blades cut TWICE as fast'
and last SIX times as long as anv old stvle
first inquire at his dealer's for any book- blades. Shows improved types of hack saw frmes.
let he may desire. A valuable book to every man who cuts metal of
SAW SENSE-A 48-page booklet, full prac- any kind.
tical information for the carpenter, mechanic or PRUNING SAWS-A reliable guide to success
home worker. Tells about the use and care of
in alt kinds of pruning. Shows complete line of
saws, shows many ATKINS Products, and gives sawg for pruning. Valuable to every man who
grows fruit.
helpful information. - MACHINE KNIVES-Gives information on
MILL (CIRCULAR) SAWS-Shows a wide ATKINS Silver Steel Knives for a great varietv
range of small circular and narrow band saws for of machines; many of them used in home shops,
use on shop machines; also many small tools for HACK SAW BLADES-Shows how the new
use with tfiese saws. Tells about tooth patterns, SIL\,'ER STEEL Blades have revolutionized hack
best type to use, and shows sizes and prices of saw practichwhy they cut metal TWICE as fast
various saws. and last SIX times as long as old-stvle blades.
DADO HEADS-Deals with power tvpes of cir- CROSS-CUT SAWS-Tells all about these saws
cular groovers to cut any width of groove from for farms and wood.s, shows various tooth designs,
Ya't to 4n, with or across the grain, or diagonally. and gives instructions for filing cross-cuts.
Shows sizes of sets and prices. GRINDING WHEELS-Shows sizes, shapes.
CARE OF SMALL BAND and CIRCULAR prices and uses of ATKINS Grinding Wheels and
SAW$-TeUg how to joint, ffle and set th€se Eaws i power Grindgrs
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Page
Assortments of tools--.-..-.-..---...----------- 5,6 Jointer, Hand Saw..-. 24
Jointing a Hand Saw-.-------.--.--. 29
Back Saws 23
Band Saws, nalrow..,.".---. 25 "Junior Mechanic" Hand Saw.-...-.-.-.- 23
shop-.-...--
Bench, folding, for 16 Keyhole Saws ..-.-----.-- 23
Bench, handyhome-worker's 17
Lap Joints; Corner, Half, Plain and
Bibliography for Home Workers.-.-.... 20 Splice .......... ...-.....-..... 7,8
Boy's hand saw----..----...... 23
Lathe for home shop-.-.--.....-....-.-.-...-..- 6
Books for home craftsrnen.-.--.-.-.-.---.20' 31 Lists of tools for shops-.-.-..---..-.....-.--.- 5, 6
Building things, 200 ideas.------ ....... --. -79, 20
Butt Joints; End, Side and Square---- 7 Machine Knives for planers, etc, -....- 26
Matched Joints; Tongue-Groove
Cabinet, wall, for tools....-...-..-....-.------ 18 andSpline L4
Carpenter Apron ..."--..-.-.........."......- ---- 28 Metal Cutting Saws-.-.--..-. 26
Circular Saws, small.- 26 Mitre Joints .-.-....-...-...-..9, 10
Clamp for filing saws.-................---------- 24 Mitre Box Saws.-..-....-......---....-.........-...- 23
Compass Saws ...-..-.-... Mitre Saws, Circular --.--.-. 25
Coped Joints 14 Mortise-Tenon Joints; Blind, Gained,
Coping Saws ----.-----.. 23 Open, Panel, Plain, Shouldered
Cross-Cut Circular Saws...--..-.--.-..------- 25 andWedged ..------.-...10, 11
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Cowightd 1980
B! E, C. ATKINS AND COMPANY
Printd in A. S. A.