Woodworking for beginners; a manual for amateurs . Fig. 675. 675), recesses ofthe right shape be-ing cut on the un-der side of theshelves so that thescrew-eyes will besunk and not beconspicuous. Theposition of theshelves can quick-ly be changed byscrewing the sup-. FiG. 676. ports higher or lower as may be required. Pins and other con-trivances to fit in a series of holes can be bought for this common way to adjust shelves is shown in Fig. 676. Theconstruction is obvious. The vertical strips can be laid on edgeside by side, clamped together, and the notches laid out and cutas if ther
Woodworking for beginners; a manual for amateurs . Fig. 675. 675), recesses ofthe right shape be-ing cut on the un-der side of theshelves so that thescrew-eyes will besunk and not beconspicuous. Theposition of theshelves can quick-ly be changed byscrewing the sup-. FiG. 676. ports higher or lower as may be required. Pins and other con-trivances to fit in a series of holes can be bought for this common way to adjust shelves is shown in Fig. 676. Theconstruction is obvious. The vertical strips can be laid on edgeside by side, clamped together, and the notches laid out and cutas if there were but one piece. Where a circular saw is availablethe notches are cut on the side of a narrow piece of board whichis then sawed into the desired strips or ratchets. 490 Wood-Working for Beginners Shooting-Board.—The shooting-board is very useful forjointing edges, particularly for short, thin stock. The carpenteror cabinet-maker will make you one for a moderate price, or youcan make one yourself as soon as you become a good enoughworkman (see page 93). To use it, the board to be jointed is laid flat on the raised partof the shooting-board, where it is firmly held with the left hand,
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