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TYPES AND USES - Continued
DRAW KNIFE
PUTTY KNIFE
A draw knife is a flat-edged tool used especially on
round timber to rough-shape wood. It is used to smooth
wood after chopping with a hatchet or axe. It consists of
a single bevel blade and two round wooden handles,
one at each end and at right angles to the blade. The
handles may be adjustable or rigid.
A putty knife is used for applying putty to window sashes
in setting panes of glass. The blade has a wide square
point and is available in different lengths and widths.
SAFETY
1.
Do not use knives which are larger than can be
4.
Do not leave knives in such a position that they will
handled safely to cut work.
cause injury to others.
2.
Use knives only for the purpose for which they were
5.
Carefully put knives in a sheath or container after
designed.
use to protect the sharp cutting edges from con-
3.
Do not carry open knives in your pocket.
tacting other hard objects.
6.
Always cut away from the body, except when using
the draw knife.
USING A PUTTY KNIFE
1
Before applying new putty, -make sure that the
frame (1) is clean and all the old putty has been
removed.
2
Roll new putty (2) into a rope and press it into the
frame with your fingers.
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