Section 4.4 Shaping Tools 85
When using a spokeshave, make sure that
the curved design or contour has been laid out
on the stock. Use a saw or drawknife to rough
out the shape. Clamp the stock in a vise, with the
edge to be smoothed close to the jaws. Adjust the
blade for a fi ne cut. Making many fi ne cuts will
give you better results than making one thick
cut. Grasp the spokeshave with both hands, ei-
ther pushing or pulling it along the edge of the
stock. See Figure 4-54.
Career Readiness
Many new inventions come from trying
to solve a problem. Find examples of how
the need for change, to solve a problem,
or to improve a process has sparked the
development of something new.
Figure 4-54. Hold the spokeshave with both hands
and push or pull it along the edge of the stock.
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Test Your Knowledge
Answer the following questions based on the
information provided in this section.
1. _____ -cut fi les have parallel rows of teeth
running diagonally across the surface.
2. _____-cut fi les have two rows of teeth
crossing each other, running diagonally
across the surface.
3. _____refers to the number of teeth per inch
on a fi le.
4. Why should you never use a fi le without a
handle?
5. When shaping the edge of plywood with a
fi le, it is important to fi le at an angle toward
the middle and then complete the job from
the other side. Why?
6. _____ tools have a “cheese grater”
appearance.
7. The_____ chisel is primarily made for heavy
work and is driven with a wood mallet.
8. Gouges are chisels with _____ blades to
shape the inside of bowls, dishes, and trays.
9. True or False? When using a gouge, start
at the outside edge and work toward the
center.
10. True or False? When using a spokeshave, it
is better to make many fi ne cuts rather than
one thick cut.
Activities
1. Create a safety presentation that addresses
the proper use of and precautions for each
hand tool presented in this chapter.
2. Visit a cabinet shop to see the types of hand
saws used and how the saws are used.
Make notes while observing and report on
your visit to the class.