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From Our Founder: NEW! HAMMERS

Since the founding of Tools for Working Wood in 1999, our work has been Hammers are as commonly named for their region of informed by historic catalogues from the 19th and early 20th centuries. manufacture as for their purpose. These hammers, These catalogues were filled with lush engravings, artistry, and terse, having been designed for fine use, are manufactured somewhat obscure product descriptions. We have used a similar style in Kings County by Gramercy and so bear that in this catalogue for three reasons: as a tribute to our predecessors, as a name— Kings County being the English technical challenge to produce artwork that does this style justice, and name for the borough of because it’s fun. Brooklyn.

This catalogue, which contains just a small selection of the tools we stock, A thoroughly practical is like our line of Gramercy Tools: contemporary, but inspired by the for hammering nails in wood, classics. &c., these hammers are light, compact, made from the highest-quality materials, properly We have also included some selections from the 1902-1903 volume of Work. hardened to resist wear and are adorned with A British weekly magazine, Work was a major source of how-to and do-it- hand-filed details. The handles thin at yourself information for early 20th-century crafts. One of its editors, Paul Hasluck, was famously responsible for editing some of the finest books on the waist for reduced fatigue. The hammer head handicrafts ever written, including " and Joinery Illustrated,” is differentially hardened, and thusly tough at which we reprinted in 2010 under our wholesale brand, Brooklyn Tool & the eye and resistant to scratches on the face Craft. and peen.

As always, we are grateful for your continued support. Unlike flat-faced hammers that cause glancing blows, dented work, and crooked nails, our hammers have a domed face. A domed face will drive nails flush without denting the work, saving time and material. For small brads and sprigs, the hammer’s peen can slip between the Joel Moskowitz thumb and forefinger to start the fastener.

Gramercy hammers are specially suited and recommended for hammering hardened cut nails. Furnished with printed cotton sack. FROM THE COMPOSITOR: In a nod toward modern contrivances, we Manufactured in the United States, English- have included Quick Response matrix barcodes in the corner of each page. made hammer wedge except’d. When scanned, they will lead you directly to more information on our website about the specific products on the catalogue page. Orders can be Orders received prior to the new year, will be placed through our website or the telephone . charged at the manufacturers discounted rate listed below. Hammers will ship when they become available: Middle December to early January 2012.

GT-KH A M.9...... Large Hammer - 9 oz...... $139.95 ...... $124.95 GT-KH A M.4...... Small Hammer - 4 oz...... $109.95 ...... $99.95 GT-KHAM.Pair...... Set of both hammers...... $237.41 ...... $224.95

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Gramercy Tools 12" Bow Gramercy Tools The introduction of the Gramercy into your kit will enable all wasting operations, hitherto All Gramercy backsaws use carbon spring steel which ensures a larger number of cuts between filings, laboriously performed by , to be executed at high speed with machine-like precision. The lightweight greater efficiency, and a considerable increase in output per saw. Hammer-set and hand-filed teeth enable frame means there is less strain on the hands, and consequently the saw can be used for longer without a smooth, keen kerf to be cut in wood. Backs are folded and machined brass, hand polished. Handles tiring. Toggle mechanism provides tension. If you are a woodworker, you have use for a Bow Saw. U.S. made. are hand-finished American walnut with machined brass hardware. A split-nut driver bit is available for tightening saw nuts or assembling the hardware on saw kits. U.S. made.

GT-DSAW9.Saw...... 9" Dovetail Saw...... $159.95

GT-BOWSAW12...... $149.95 GT-CSAW12.Xcut...... 12" Carcase Saw—Crosscut �����������������������$199.95 GT-CSAW12 .R ip...... 12" Carcase Saw—Rip �����������������������������$199.95 Turning Saw Blades

GT-BOW12 .24 -2...... 24 TPI - 2 Blades...... $8.95

GT-BOW12.16-2...... 16 TPI - 2 Blades...... $8.95

GT-BOW12 .10-2...... 10 TPI - 2 Blades...... $8.95

GT-SSAW14.Saw...... 14" Sash Saw ������������������������������������������������$249.95 GT-BOW12.S3...... Set of 3 Blades (one each)...... $12.95 Kits & Parts GT-DKIT.KIT ...... Dovetail Kit ...... $79.95 Turning Saw Kits & Parts GT-CKIT.KIT-XCUT ...... Carcase Kit—Crosscut...... $115.95 GT-CKIT.KIT-R IP ...... Carcase Kit—Rip...... $115.95 GT-CKIT.KIT-PAIR ...... Carcase Kit Pair—Rip & Crosscut ...... $220.31 GT-BOWS.PINSPR ...... Turning Saw Pins - Pair ...... $17.95 GT-SKIT ...... Sash Kit ...... $149.95 GT-BOWS.PINKIT ...... Turning Saw Pins and 12" Blade Kit ...... $25.95 GT-BOWS.K NOBS ...... Front Handle and Toe Knob Only ...... $28.95 GT-DKIT.2SNASM ...... Pair of Saw Nut Assemblies ...... $11.95 GT-BOWS.FULLKIT ...... Pins, 12" Blade Kit, and Knobs...... $49.95 GT-DKIT. SND ...... Split Nut Driver...... $8.95

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Gramercy Tools Veneer Gramercy Tools 14" Saw

This new type veneer saw is a departure from the present type and allows quickly changing from one blade to another by adjusting three screws. By a simple sliding motion the

blade is switched into or out of the backer plate. By its use, the operator can sharpen saws rapidly and A range of blades are available; the expense smoothly without inconvenience. of torn veneer obviated, and tear out The saw vise is arranged to bolt to any . It is reduced to a minimum. Blades clamped by means of a cam mechanism. The adjustment is delivered sharp. Made entirely effective and not liable to get out of order. in U.S. by Gramercy Tools. Jaws securely along 14 inches. 8 Ga. steel plate. Designed for hard work. U.S. manufacture.

GT-SAW V...... $159.95

Saw Files Precision Swiss saw files. Three- profile with taper. The choice of professional workmen engaged in the sharpening and manufacturing trades. Imported from Switzerland. GT-VSAW.Saw1560 ...... Veneer Saw & 15 pt-60°English Blade ...... $89.95 GT-VSAW.Saw1590 ...... Veneer Saw & 15 pt-90° English Blade ...... $89.95 EE-555-SF.N...... 7 3/4" Swiss Needle File...... $15.95 GT-VSAW.Saw1560-60 .Veneer Saw & 15 pt-60°/60° "French" Blade ...... $89.95 EE-555-SF.4XX...... 4" Double Extra Slim .... $5.95 EE-555-SF.4X...... 4" Extra Slim...... $4.95 Saw File EE-555-SF.5X...... 5" Extra Slim...... $4.95 GT-VSAW.Bld1560...... 15 pt-60° "English" Blade Only ...... $29.95 Selection Guide* EE-555-SF.6XX...... 6" Double Extra Slim..... $5.95 GT-VSAW.Bld1590 ...... 15 pt-90° "English" Blade Only...... $29.95 EE-555-SF.6X...... 6" Extra Slim...... $4.95 GT-VSAW.Bld1560-60...... 15 pt-60°/60° "French" Blade Only...... $29.95 EE-555-SF.7X...... 7" Extra Slim...... $5.95 Swiss Needle EE-555-SF.7S...... 7" Regular...... $5.95 GT-VSAW.Bld15KK ...... 15 pt-60°Custom Blade For Thick Veneer...... $34.95

4" Double Skroo-Zon File Handles Veneer Lifting Knife Ex. Slim 4" Waxed white . Embedded hardened steel nut tightly Ex.Slim 5" Ex. With the aid of the veneer lifting knife, as illustrated, it is possible to lift veneer from a flush surface without Slim grips tang in two places. Manufactured in U.S. 6" damage to the work, and it is also useful for many other shop tasks. Manufactured in U.S. Double 6" Ex. Slim EE-FH-297.1001...... #1—for Small Files...... $2.45 Ex.Slim EE-FH-297.1002...... #2—for 4" Files ...... $2.45 7" Ex. Slim EE-FH-297.1003...... #3—for 5" Files ...... $2.45 EE-FH-297.1004...... #4—for 6" Files ...... $2.45 EE-FH-297.1005...... #5—for 8" Files ...... $2.75 7" Slim EE-FH-297.1006...... #6—for 10" Files ...... $2.75 EE-FH-297.1008...... #8—for 14" Files ...... $2.85

NOTE: Saw files have special tangs and therefore do not correspond with the handle to file size recommendations in the above listing. Nearly all of our saw files take a #3 Skroo-zon handle. The 4" double extra slim takes GT-VKNIFE.6...... $19.95 *by Points Per Inch (ppi) using Grobet files a #2, and the 7" regular takes a #4. The Swiss needle file does not have a Skroo-zon compatible tang.

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Gramercy Finishing Brushes Gramercy Hand-Cut

Shellac, lacquer, and water finishes can be applied at a greater speed in a manner superior to other brushes. Rasps will be found very useful in any shop where power is not Hand-packed hair follows corners and reaches difficult places. Handmade in the U.S. available. Many sizes and toothings are available for a variety Shellac and lacquer brushes made of finest European ox hair, water-finish brush made of Synthetic Badger. of work. Hand-punched teeth finish smoothly, speeding work. Available — 1" 2" 3" Supplied in U.S. made rigid paper tube. When ordering rasps specify length, type, and toothing. Pakistan and U.S. manufacture. For Shellac & Lacquer For Waterborne Finish Cabinetmakers’ Rasps These rasps are practical tools and able to withstand hard and rough usage. Half-round profile.

GT-CMR ASP.A1...... 5" x 25 tpi...... $53.95 GT-CMR ASP.B1...... 6 1/2" x 18 tpi...... $66.95 GT-CMR ASP.C1...... 9 1/4" x 11 tpi...... $72.95 GT-CMRASP.CM-250-10...... 10" x 25 tpi...... $109.95 GT-CMRASP.CM-250-8...... 10" x 16 tpi...... $104.95 GT-CMRASP.CM-300-10...... 12" x 25 tpi...... $159.95

Modellers’ Rasps Slim rasps for piercing and narrow work. Half-round and rat-tail profiles available.

GT-MRASP.MR-150-10...... 6" x 25 tpi ...... $39.95 GT-MRASP.MR-200-10 ...... 8" x 25 tpi...... $49.95

GT-MR ASP.RT-150-10 ...... ¼" dia. x 6" Rat-tail...... $35.95

Saw Handle Makers’

This rasp is extensively used in the saw handle and tote trades, also GT-SHEBRU.10 ...... 1" Brush...... $23.95 GT-W BBRU.10 ...... 1" Brush...... $19.95 by all who require their interior curvatures done expeditiously. GT-SHEBRU.20 ...... 2" Brush...... $45.95 GT-W BBRU.20 ...... 2" Brush...... $32.95 GT-SHEBRU.30 ...... 3" Brush...... $64.95 GT-W BBRU.30 ...... 3" Brush...... $49.95 Untoothed back prevents unexpected scratches. Curved shape GT-SHEBRU.Set3 .....All Three.....$121.37 GT-WBBRU.Set3 ...... All Three...... $92.87 allows work in tight spots and speeds corner rounding. For handle and tote manufacture this tool is invaluable.

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Our brushes are just one of the many finishing products we stock in our store. We stock GT-SHRASP.FN ...... $49.95 flake shellac in many grades along with 200 proof ethanol shellac solvent; Liberon fine finishing products; and the complete range of W. D. Lockwood dyes. Brush For Rasps and Files

For used in finishing you will find Norton 3X , oil free steel wool, Metal brushes of any kind, synthetic wool, along with the entire range of Festool and . brass or steel, will dull the rasp and shorten its life. Maintaining furniture is a fact of life. We stock wax filler crayons, shellac filler, Natural hog bristle. Made touch-up pens, and other tools meant for finishing repair. in U.S.

••• MS-RBRUSH ...... $3.95

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BT&C Cut Nails Gramercy Tools Riffler Set

BT&C cut nails are made in the US by Tremont , the oldest remaining cut nail maker in the US, For accurately removing wood from the workpiece. Useful tools for light work. Set of three offers six making nails since 1819. Cut nails hold tighter than a equivalent size wire nail. Purchase of four or more different shapes. packets brings a discount of 10% of total nail purchase price. Sold by weight.

BT-HBRAD.CFB78-1/8 ....⅞"–Headless Brads...... ⅛ lb...... $7.50 BT-HBRAD.CFB2-1/8 ...... 1"–Headless Brads–2d...... ⅛ lb...... $6.95 BT-HBRAD.CFB3-1/8 ... 1¼"–Headless Brads–3d...... ⅛ lb...... $6.95 Fine Cut Headless Brads BT-HBRAD.CFB4-1/8 ... 1½"–Headless Brads–4d...... ⅛ lb...... $6.95

BT-BRAD.CRB2-1/2 ...... 1"–Brad Nails­–2d ...... ½ lb...... 8.95 Brad Nails BT-FFIN.CE4-1/2 ...... 1½"–Fine Finish Nails–4d...... ½ lb...... $5.95 BT-FFIN.CE5-1/2 ...... 1¾"–Fine Finish Nails–5d...... ½ lb...... $5.95 BT-FFIN.CE6-1/2 ...... 2"–Fine Finish Nails–6d...... ½ lb...... $5.95 Fine Finish Nails BT-FFIN.CE8-1/2 ...... 2½"–Fine Finish Nails–8d...... ½ lb...... $5.95 No. MS-RRSET3...... $46.95 BT-BOX.CX4 -1/2 ...... 1½"–Box Nails–4d...... ½ lb...... $5.95 Box Nails BT-BOX.CX6-1/2 ...... 2"–Box Nails–6d...... ½ lb...... $5.50 BT-BOX.CX8-1/2 ...... 2½"–Box Nails–8d...... ½ lb...... $5.50 EXTRA BT-COMM.CC8-1 ...... 2½"–Common Nails–8d...... 1 lb...... $6.95 Common Nails “WE HOPE THE GENTLE READER WILL UNDERSTAND THAT WHAT BT-CROSE.CCR6-1/2 ...... 2"–Common Rosehead–6d...... ½ lb...... $5.50 WE HAVE TO SAY IN THIS CATALOGUE DOESN'T COVER ALL WE Common Rosehead BT-DEC.CW58M-1/2 ...... ⅝"–Decorative Wrought Head...... ½ lb...... $8.95 KNOW. THERE ARE THREE OR FOUR (?) THINGS BESIDES, WHICH BT-DEC.CW2M-1/2 ...... 1"–Decorative Wrought Head–2d....½ lb...... $7.95 BT-DEC.CW4M-1/2 ...... 1½"–Decorative Wrought Head–4d....½ lb...... $7.25 ON ACCOUNT OF LACK OF SPACE WE ARE COMPELLED TO LEAVE Decorative Wrought Head BT-DEC.CW6M-1...... 2"–Decorative Wrought Head–6d...... 1 lb...... $11.95 OUT. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT OTHER MACHINERY, WRITE BT-BOAT.CB6-1 ...... 2"–Boat Nails–6d...... 1 lb...... $7.95 US, AND IF WE KNOW ABOUT IT WE WILL TELL YOU.” BT-BOAT.CB8-1 ...... 2½"–Boat Nails–8d...... 1 lb...... $7.95 Boat Nails BT-BOAT.CB10-1 ...... 3"–Boat Nails–10d...... 1 lb...... $7.50 —CHAS. A. STRELINGER, 1897

Tool for Purfling Violins—T. S. (Leeds) writes:— “Please state where a purfling tool as used for violin making can be obtained. Or give instructions for making such a tool.” — A good purfling tool can be purchased from C. Panton, & Son, 24, Miller Street, Glasgow, for about Splinter Removal Kit 12s. 6d. To make a purfling tool, take a piece of about 4 in. long, 1½ in. broad, and ¾ in. thick, Probe and tweezers contained in a single case for removal of splinters etc. Stainless steel construction is and shape it as Figs. 1 and 2. The cutter A may be made from a piece of steel about 2 in. long durable and safe for use on bleeding open wounds. Available with headset magnifier at a special price cut from a ’s nail-punch. File the steel parallel, and with a thin ward file cut a about ⅛ in. deep in one end, forming a double cutter as Fig. 3, taking care that the over-all size is just the width of the purfling. A side view of the end is circular as shown by dotted lines. The cutter should be filed up sharp with a fine file, but will cut cleaner and keep its edge longer if tempered and set up with a thin, slip of oilstone. After the double cut (which must be done with a firm hand) is made all round the violin tables, the groove is cleaned out with a narrow chisel or a sharp . Fig. 4 is a plan of the cutter MS-SPLINT.01 ...... Splinter Removal Kit...... $19.95 looking upwards. —KENTIGERN. MS-SPLINT.02...... Splinter Kit with Headset Magnifier...... $36.72

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Books Department Whether from master to apprentice, parent to child, or from author to reader, we all wind up learning from those who came before. This inherent connection with the past also has the ability to enhance our enjoyment of the craft. Show some young woodworker an Eric Sloane book for the first time and the proof is in the inevitably broadening smile. The Books Department at Tools for Working Wood exists to serve both of these purposes. We stock a wide range of books, DVDs, and plans covering lots of woodworking subjects, suitable for all levels of experience. We’ve built it to be a resource, but also a means of recreation. Whether you’re looking to unlock the mysteries of the ages or just looking for a gift, we hope you find our catalogue of knowledge to be nothing short of inspiring. Below is a list of highlights only. Please refer to our website for the full selection.

AQ-1155...... Carving Japanese Netsuke...... $16.46 AQ-1147...... Chris Pye’s Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual...... $17.95 AQ-1149...... Exercises in Wood-Working...... $13.45 AQ-1154...... Modern Furniture Classics from 1900 to Now...... $26.21 AQ-1143...... The Complete Woodworker...... Coming Soon AQ-1137...... 1824 Universal Receipt Book...... $39.95 A HOME-MADE TOBOGGAN. By N. LATTEY. A much more satisfactory and steerable toboggan AQ-1145...... Bob Lang’s Woodworkers Guide to Sketchup - Ebook (CD ROM)...... $29.95 THE term “toboggan” may include the “coaster,” a (Fig. 3) may be made as follows :—Procure a board simple form of horseless sleigh, which can be put A (Fig. 4), 6 ft. long, 18 in. wide, and 1 in. or 1¼ in. AQ-1123...... Bob Lang’s The Complete Kitchen Cabinetmaker...... $17.21 together with a few pieces of rough board and nails, thick, and two cross pieces B and c, one 3 in. by ¾ in. AQ-1142...... Carpentry & Joinery Illustrated...... $24.95 as illustrated in Fig. 1. An improved coaster of the by 18 in. and the other 2½ in. by 1 in. by 18 in. Screw AQ-1037...... Chinese Domestic Furniture in Photographs & Measured Drawings...... $13.56 same pattern may be evolved by shaping and on the former 9 in. or 10 in. from the front end, and AQ-1131...... Hide Glue: Historical & Practical Applications...... $19.95 the runners, cross-seat, and foot-rail, and providing the other 5 in. or 6 in. from the opposite end of the AP-HBCAM...... Home Building & Woodworking in Colonial America...... $12.76 hand-holes. Additional ease in running may be large board. For the runners prepare four other pieces secured by fixing on the under edges of the runners D of 1-in. board, 6 in. wide and 27 in. long, shaping AQ-1034...... How to Carve Wood...... $16.96 strips of half-round or D-shaped iron as shoes. Make them as shown with notches E, 1 in. by 2½ in. These AQ-1074...... How to Construct Rietveld Furniture...... $36.95 these act as springs by bowing them slightly, the ends carry cross pieces, 18 in. long, fitted and screwed so AQ-1124...... Illustrated Cabinetmaking...... $18.71 being turned over and firmly secured by long screws. as to hold each pair of runners together. Over the AQ-1135.XX...... Joiner & Cabinet Maker...... $28.95 Such a coaster, when intended for a single passenger, front pair screw firmly to the cross pieces E a piece AQ-1007...... in Wood: A Practical Introduction...... $14.96 need not be more than 36 in. long and 15 in. wide, F of 1-in. board 15 in. by 18 in. long. To the under the runners, of 1-in. or l½-in. wood, being about 6 in. side of the rear cross piece screw two (or, better still, AQ-1151...... Shellac, Linseed Oil, & ...... $24.95 deep. The seat and foot-rail should be let into notches, three) strong iron door-hinges N, and fix the free AQ-1062...... Shepherds’ Compleat Early Nineteenth Century Woodworker...... $24.95 as shown in Fig. 1 (preferably dovetailed), and held flaps as shown. Now place the whole in position on AQ-1070...... Shop Drawings for Greene & Greene Furniture...... $18.36 by stout screws. Steering must be accomplished the floor, and, having the sides of the front pair of AQ-1150...... The Anarchist’s Tool Chest...... $29.95 by means of the feet, and a little practice will soon runners flush with those of the top board, and the AQ-1144...... The Boy Joiner & Model Maker...... $16.95 make this easy. For two or more persons the coaster cross piece B in the centre of the board F, bore a ¾-in. need only be lengthened, the hindermost passenger or 1-in. hole right through A, B, and F, exactly in the AQ-1146...... The Essential Woodworker...... $19.95 steering with a pole held across his knees after the middle. Through this pass a round-headed bolt fitted AQ-1139...... The Perfect Edge...... $21.95 manner of a tight-rope walker, a touch on the ground with two washers, a nut H, and lock nut J, and bolt up AP-WHITWOOD...... & Woodcarving...... $9.95 with either end deflecting the course of the coaster to tight enough to allow the front bogie to move freely AQ-1039...... Whittling for Beginners...... $10.95 one side or other of the track. A short length of rope without too much play; then tighten up the lock nut J. AQ-1104...... Woodcarving 1. Sharpening Techniques w/ Chris Pye...... $32.50 attached to the centre of the foot-rail will be found A foot-rail M and screw-eyes at K and L (of course at handy for dragging the coaster up the hill after a both sides), with strings crossed from L and leading AQ-1105...... Woodcarving 2. Letter Carving w/ Chris Pye...... $32.50 descent. to the handles, will complete the toboggan. An india- AQ-1030.01...... Woodcarving Tools, Materials & Equipment Vol. 1...... $14.96 The usual form of Canadian toboggan consists merely rubber door-stop might, however, be screwed on at AQ-1030.03...... Woodcarving Tools, Materials & Equipment Vol. 1 & 2...... $27.13 of three 6-in. by 1-in. boards, 7 ft. or 8 ft. long, and O to take any undue stress off the hinges in case of AQ-1101...... -Design, Construction & Use - Deluxe Ed. w/ Bonus CD...... $29.95 held together side by side by cross pieces 2 in. wide a very rough track. A short chain stay at each side is and 1 in. thick, screwed on about 1 ft. apart and also desirable. As will be obvious, the steering can leaving about 15 in. of the longitudinal boards at be easily done by means of the crossed cords, and AQ-1153...... Sharpen Your Handsaws w/ Ron Herman ‑ DVD...... $19.95 one end to curl up (see Fig. 2). The curling up may be feet outstretched in front will act as brakes when AQ-1148...... Handplane Basics - A Better Way to Use Bench Planes - DVD...... $19.95 managed by soaking the ends of the boards in boiling necessary. AQ-1082...... Bench Planes ‑ DVD...... $15.96 water until they are soft enough to be bent, when they The hingeing at the rear end makes this form of AQ-1022V...... Hand Tools w/ Frank Klausz ‑ DVD...... $19.95 should be held in position with cord. A strip of 1-in. toboggan almost flexible and very easy in running, AQ-1018V...... Make a Chair From a Tree ‑ DVD...... $21.99 by 1-in. wood roughly rounded and placed along the even in unfavourable circumstances. Here, again, cross pieces from end to end on the outer edges of dovetailing the joints and fixing on spring shoes will AQ-1068...... Mastering Dovetails w/ Lonnie Bird ‑ DVD...... $24.95 the sleigh will serve as rails by which to hold on. The be found decided improvements. The dimensions can AQ-1122...... Mastering Handplanes w/ Lonnie Bird ‑ DVD...... $24.95 steering in this case must be done in the same way as likewise be varied to meet requirements, and the coat AQ-1136.XX...... Traditional Upholstery Workshop ‑ DVD...... $37.42 in that of the coaster. or two of paint would act as a preservative. AQ-1020V...... Classic Planemaking Volume 1: Hollows & Rounds ‑ DVD...... $21.99

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A ’S PORTABLE BENCH as shown in section by Fig. 4. BY A.E.R. Two forms of vices are shown; each constitutes a part of the particular section to which it is attached, THE perspective view (Fig. 1) shows a bench that and in no way interferes with the dismantling of can be quickly taken apart or erected, and being in the bench. Fig. 5 shows the back cheek of the vice three primary portions, it is more readily handled with the carrying nut; it is secured to the post with than a bench of the folding type. two stout coach screws. The runner guide extends The top is mortised to drop over tenons formed half-way along the lower rail, a strip 3½ in. by ½ on the posts (Fig- 8), and is secured to the posts in. being attached to the rail, as the latter does by wedges. It is made of three planks, the two not come flush with the post (see Fig. 6). The vice outer ones being 11 in. by 1⅞ in., and the centre shown by Figs. 9 and 10 requires the addition of a one being 12 in. by 1 in. rebated to fit grooves on side plank, 1¾ in. by 6 in. or 7 in. deep, screwed to the outer planks. Stout are screwed to the the top. It is secured at the back with blocks, more under side, the end battens abutting against the particularly near the vice, but of course kept clear outsides of the posts (see Fig. 3). The posts are a of the screw and runner. A vice is sometimes fitted in pairs, but are joined longitudinally by at the opposite diagonal. The wedges securing two rails, with half dovetailed bare-faced tenons the top of the bench are shown projecting ½ in. secured by wedges. The rails and wedges should or more above, merely to indicate their position be numbered to their respective places, and a hole more clearly. They should be flush, excepting bored in each wedge, so that, if necessary, they may the one next to the vice, which may be used as a be corded together to prevent loss during transit. bench stop. The vice runners and wedges should The front rail has a double worked on its be of some hard wood, such as , ash, or ; This catalogue is a product of the Design Department at Gramercy Tools. top edge to retain the sliding rack. The top edge of the remainder of the bench can conveniently be Design and Illustrations by Timothy Corbett. Catalogue descriptions by Benjamin Seltzer. the rack fits in a groove under the top of the bench constructed of deal. © 2011 toolsforworkingwood.com ◆ Printed in the U.S.

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This appliance is an automatic work holder which may be applied to nearly any work surface between 1½ inch and 4 inch thick. Adjustments can be made to the workbench for other thicknesses; holes should be ¾ inch diameter.

Simple clamping with the holdfast is done by striking with a wooden . A strike from above tightens, and a strike to the back loosens.

Furnishes an important improvement over the older iron type. Made of steel to securely clamp a workpiece without risk of cracking. Sold singly or in pairs. Pairs recommended. Completely made in U.S.

MS-HOLDFAST.01...Single....$17.95 MS-HOLDFAST.02.....Pair...... $31.95