Handy man's workshop and laboratory . er ends firmly against outer jaw,thus clamping the saw firmly in place. A handle was securedto each cam, with which to tighten and release the vise.—61THE SAW BUCKThe handy mans saw buck may be made from 2^ or 3-inchstuff, 30 inches long, half-jointed, 9 inches from one end, asshown, the feet being spread 24 inches out to out. Battens, 6inches by 1 inch, with the top edges bearing squarely against the 6o HANDY MAN S WORKSHOP AND LABORATORY legs, secure the latter together, 10 inches apart inside measure-ment. A 3 by i-inch strip at the bottom on each side
Handy man's workshop and laboratory . er ends firmly against outer jaw,thus clamping the saw firmly in place. A handle was securedto each cam, with which to tighten and release the vise.—61THE SAW BUCKThe handy mans saw buck may be made from 2^ or 3-inchstuff, 30 inches long, half-jointed, 9 inches from one end, asshown, the feet being spread 24 inches out to out. Battens, 6inches by 1 inch, with the top edges bearing squarely against the 6o HANDY MAN S WORKSHOP AND LABORATORY legs, secure the latter together, 10 inches apart inside measure-ment. A 3 by i-inch strip at the bottom on each side serves asa foot rest.—3 TRESTLES, HORSES, OR STOOLS They go by either of these names. Though simple enough, andat first thought almost unnecessary to refer to, it will be foundby observation that few mechanics have a perfectly-built trestle. The length should be twice the height. The 3 by 4 piece shouldbe on edge, and it should bear squarely upon the end boards, whichin turn should be secured to the legs with screws or nails. The. Fig. 65—A well-built trestle legs should slant in two directions; their bearing location longi-tudinally being in line with the ends of the 3 by 4 piece, as shownin Fig. 65, so that the trestle will not tilt. Full dimensions forconstruction are given on the various views, and need not berepeated in the text. The notches for the legs are shown in largerscale views, and are dimensioned in such a manner that no troubleneed be experienced in cutting them out.—3A ROLLER JACKFor moving heavy timber and other uses, a roller jack will be HANDY MAN S WORKSHOP AND LABORATORY 6l found very handy. It is easily constructed, any amateur beingable to do the blacksmithing required. The framework should bemade of oak or heavy tough wood; the roller of pepperidge orsour gum, a wood which will not easily split. The bottom face of
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