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Work With Fine Tools
May your penrsal of this little book poiat
the way to as ma^ny happy and profitable
in responding to the call of "The
hours,
Eome Workshopr" as have been enjoyed by

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First Edition 1- 9-30
Second &lition 1-10-30
Third Edition 2-L2-30
Fourth Edition 2- 2-31
Whetller uou begin uith iust o few good tools and' a
benoh tn a corn6 of uw buement, fr haae en
el,aboratelu equiavpeil, shap, aou'll finil
s fucinoting hobba.
CHAPTER I
THE HOME
WORKSHOP
Hobby and Educator !
VERY man and boy should have a
hobby---someth,ing that will give
rJ relaxation from the daily grind of
office, shop or school. The ideal hobby is
one which not only provides mental and
physical play, but sharpens the senses
and trains the hands. For, the late
President Eliot of Harvard said these are
just as essential to a well-rounded educa-
tion, as cultivation of the mind.
No hobby meets all these requirements
better than home-crafting-whether it
means working with a simple tool kit
and bench in a corner of the garage, or
tlsing an entire room in the basement,
completely fitted up with an elaborate set
of tools and machines. Large or small, a
workshop will pay the home-crafter regu-
lar dividends in fun and satisfaction, as
well as in steadier nerves and better
health, to say nothing of the value and
utility of the products constructed.
In America today, home-crafting ad-
mits no limitations of .class or locality,
age or sex. Workshops are found in all
types of homes-from the prairie farm up
to the suburban estate. And in the ranks
of home-crafters are those from all sta-
tions of life-from the humble mechanic
hme-crofting
to the wealthy business or professional
man. Home-crafting appeals to all ages
find the workshop a new center
-fathers
of genuitre comradeship with their sons;
girls and women entet into the spirit of
this most fasc'inating pastime' .
No longer is skill with tools considered
a sign of mediocrity, as in past genera-
tions; in fact, many a lawyer has been
more elated over the completion of a
difficult task in h s home shop than over
his victory in a knotty legal case in court.
Many people who have taken uP homg-
crafting just as a hobby, have found their.
new skill with tools a stepping-stone to'
a very successful business enterprise,
that of making and sell'ing articles of
everyday utiliti. Others have developed
theii abilitv to build things into a side-
line businels which brings a most wel-
come addition to the family income.
Whether you are considering hom-e-
crafting as a source of pleasure or profit,
lose no time in finding the best spot in
your home for a shop, and beg:in to ex-
ierience the thrills of genuine satisfac-
tion which come tb every one who has
the creative a,nd constructive instinct to
"make things" with his own hands.
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CHAPTER II
STARTING A HOME SHOP
ANY a man, admiring the attrac- the evening with the aid of electricity,
tive, useful articles one of his and lights should be placed as required.
M horne-crafting acquaintances has Wall plugs or double sockets should be
produced, finds himself envying not only provided, if needed, for making connec-
his friend's well-equipped home shop, but tions to operate any motor-driven saws or
the enjoyment he derives frorn his hobby. machines you may install, if the shop is
Perhaps the reader of this booklet is at established in its permanent location.
the point where he would slart a workshop
if space in his home could be arranged.
The following suggestions may point
the way out of this diff.iculty. '
lhe most popular place for the work-
shop seems to be in the basement, al-
though many thousands of home-crafters
find space in an attic or garage for their
activities; Large space is not necessaryl
it i$ surprising whal an efricient little
shop can be airanged in a small area.
Some'times a spare Toom in the home may
be used, even though "thb lady of the
house" may have visions'of sawdust and
shavings being tracked across her rugs.
.l.Preferably the walls of the room se-
Itpted for the shop should be of studding,
concrete-or masonry, which will not be
damaged by the abtivities of the horne
worker. While it is highly dp'sirable that
the home qhop !e lightedty daylight,
usually most shop work is'done during
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CHAPTER
IMPORTANCB OF GOOD TOOLS.
Especially Saws-the "Key Tools" of the Outfit
|T-1HE first problem which confronts
I the home craftsman who has selected
I th" spot for his shop, is "What tools
do I need ?" So much depends uPon get-
ting the RIGHT quality and- tvpes of
tools, that every beginner should first get
the 6est possible advice on the subject.
True craftsmanship is more than a mat-
ter of skill with the hands-it also means
a thorough knowledge of the various
tl'oes of lools and the correct ways to
u'seth"ttt. It is better to begin with a
carefullv chosen assortment of the sim-
plest tobls, and acquire the knack and
iov of usinE them Correctly, than to in-
i'"it , Iot o'f money in an elaborate set
which might be quickly depreciated by
mis-use. - As th-e worker gradually
acquires more skill and undertakes more
difiicuit tasks, he can add needed tools
to his equiprirent at regular intervals
without missing the inyestment.
Really GOOD tools are a delight to
everv tirre craftsman. Just to own them
is a pleasure, and to put them to work is
a most fascii.rating pastime. This ability
to enjoy quality tools is inherent, but -too
often-tire desire to own the best is curbed
bv an inade<rua+.e budEet. It is better to
.ri" e"otto-y in the nimber and types of
tools purchased, than to skimp on quality'
For, i1 is surprising what a wide variety
of eood work-can be accomplished with a
smill group of well-selected tools, once the
amateirr has mastered the art of using
them properly and keeping them sharp.
The prospective home worker may take
a tip from the professional
-his craftsman,
who'knows that craft standing de-
pends upon the quality and quantity of
*ork he habitually produces, hence takes
no chances with inetricient equipment.
Each tool, his saws more specifically,
must have the "feel" or the t'balancet"
u'hich pelrnits him to be unconscious of
it, for the tools of the skilled workman
become virtually part of his anatomy. He
knows that poor tools cannot be depended
upon to behave themselves at all times
and that their cutting edges do not stay
sharp as long as they should.
If a highly skilled craftsman demands
the very flnest tools, how can the modest-
ly skilled amateur hope to succeed with
tools which the professional considers
nracticallv worthless ? While combina-
tions of nietal and wood sold at the "Five
and Ten" resemble certain tools, a com-
parison with an ATKINS product will
ionvince the most skeptical of the tre-
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p;g. 2 (teft) The beniling test onit Fig. s (risht) its
r6ult to an ATKINS Sitaer Steel Sau (A) anil
an ud.inarg sau (B).
mendous difference in quality. If still in
doubt reEardine a sa*, bend its point
until it iearly-touches the handle and
release it: tlien if sighting along the
tooth edee. we find the saw did not spring
back to i perfectly straight edge,-its low
oualitv is evident. In no type of tool ls
comoarative quality more apparent than
in siws, which expl-ains why the ATKINS
SILVER STEEL SAWS are the "keY
tools" of the outfit of the discrimin4t!4g
craftsman: for tool quality is infallibly
reflected in the excellence and quantity
of his out1rut.. See Figs' 2 and 3.
This insistent demand for quality ex-
plains why the ATKINS products. have
Successfuliy met sharp compelitio-n in tle
searching 6rdeal of practical wo{L--q{y
b',, unvariinq excellence have theATKINS
silvBn-sfnEl, SAws attained a lead-
ing position among their worthiest com-
o"Titors, The accumulated successes of
ieventv-fivevears have made the ATKINS
SILVER STEEL SAWS the sYnonYm for
hiEhest attainment. Everything which
coitributes to making the ATKINS tools
iire most efiicient and the "liandiest'l is
hrousht to its hiEhest perfection. The
hish"technical accuracy of griirding each
siw insures that its iuttrng edge is of
exactlv uniform thickness and the blade
so accirrately tapered that the back edge
is from one-to frve gauges thinne-r than
the cutting edge. This accurate gnnqrng?
"Damaskein P;lish," "Mirror Polish," a^nd
the careful placement of the handle in-
sure nerfect-balance, the unusual "swe{
cuttinle" qualities of ATKINS SAWS|
and ofrer the logical explanationJortheir
phenomenal growth and popularity.'
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CHAPTER IV
TYPES OF SAWS AND
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outfits.
IIAND SAWS-Cross-cut, to c"ut across
the grain of the wood. The teeth are
like two parallel lines of sharp knife
points to cut the wood fibers. See Fig.
4. Rip Saw, to cut with the grain of
'the wood. Teeth are shaped like chisel
points and they virtually chisel out the
wood. See Fig. 5.
Fis. a-Siile and, top oiews of CROSS CUT
teeth of o hanil s,u'
Fig, i-Side anil top aieus of RIP Teeth
oJ o hand saw.
MITRE SAWS-For use in the mitre
box, to cut frames, moulding, etc. Stiff
back and fine teeth. See page 23.
BACK SAWS-Similar to mitre saws,but
smaller. Square at both ends. Used
with or without mitre box, to cut fine
joints or small stock. See page 23.
DOYETAIL SAWS-A small light back
saw with extra small teeth for very
fine work, as in dovetailing, pattern-
making, etc. See page 23.
COMPASS SAWS-For sawing straight
or curved cuts from a hole in the wood.
Narrow, tapered blades of extra tough
steel. See page 23.
KEYHOLE SAWS-Similar to compass
saws, but blades are shorter and nar-
rower. Extra strong and sharp.
page 23.
OPING SAWS-For cutting thin stock
on curved lines, such as moulding
joints, scroll work, brackets, wood toys,
etc. Blade cuts at any desired angle,
by simple adjustment. See page 23.
NEST OF SAWS-A combination of
three saws-keyhole, compass and
metal cutting: blades-to fit in one
handle. See page 23.
HACK SAWS-For cutting all kinds of
metal. Rigid metal frame, adjustable
to take blades of different lengths.
Two types of blades-the old style
alloy steel blades and the newer high
speed steel blades, See page 26.
CIRCULAR SAWS-For cutting wood,
are made in cross-cut or rip saw t11es;
also, combination saws which cross-cut,
rip or mitre equally well. The smaller
sizes are widely used in workshops on
. motor-driven bench or portable sawing
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See page The larger siz&
are used in mills and factories.
Circular Mitre Saws are especially
made for smooth cutting, as in fine
cabinet work, etc. See page 25.
DADO HEADS-For cutting grooves of
any width from r/e to 4 inches. Set
consists of two outside cutters and as
many inside cutters as width of groove
requires. Cuts with or across the
grain, or diagonally, and leaves a very
smooth, even g'roove. See page 25.
BAND SAWS-For use on power ma-
chines. Saws 2" or more wide, are
used in lumber mills; the narrower
saws are for use in woodworking fac-
tories and home shops. Blades are as
naprow as r/a" i lengths to fit various
machines, See page 25.
I}IACHINE KNIVES-Small sizes are
used on small home-workshop machines,
such as planers, shapers, jointers, mor-
tisers, moulders, etc. See page 26.
SCRAPER BLADES-For hand use in
scraping floors, finishing surfaces, re-
moving paint, etc. See page 24.
FILES-For sharpening saws and other
cutting tools, for finishing wood or metal
surfaces, etc. Many types-mill, flat,
square, round, half-round, slim taper,
hand saw, rasps, etc. See page 28.
SAW TOOLS-Saw Clamps, to hold saws
when sharpening the teeth. Saw sets,
to use in setting saw teeth accurately.
Hand Saw Filers make filing a hand
sav/ virtually automatic. See page 24.
Among the rip saws, panel saws, back
saws, compass saws, keyhole saws, hack
saws, dovetail saws, coping saws, meat
saws, circulat saws, band saws, g'rooverst
etc., made by E. C. ATKINS AND COM-
PANY, the home worker or the profes-
See sional may find just the saw for any
required work upon wood, fibre, bone, or
metal.
Fio.6-An ATKINS Siber Steel SmaA Cirmlar
Sou elteeila up cutting iobs in the home slwp,
 CHAPTER V

HOW TO SBLBCT YOUR TOOLS Bell Face Claw llammer, t?-*.-..-.--.-.------.-. 1.50
,T-f HERE is grave danger that the en- Blck Plue, 7 " -.-........-..------..--.....--..-..'.-..-.- 2.00
I thusiastic nrospective home worker Chisel. 46" Smket Fimer--...--..-..--...--...-.-.- .80
I wittr a wel^l filied purse may make chi*l-. 4,' Seket Fimer--....-.-......---........- .80
Chilel, \4" Socket Fimer..--..---..-....-..--......'80
purchases of tools running into three chisl. t;" Socket Fimer--..------....-.....--.--..- .90
frgures. Another, obliged carefirlly to Screw'Dilver, 8" Blade Through Handle...-- .25
Screw Driver, 6" Blade Througb Handle......'. .60
balance his desires and means, may buy Bit Brace Drill, each No. 4, .18; No. 6, .28
a low-priced stock group of tools' The No. ?. .25: No. 8, ,28; No. 12, .89; No.
above methods show lack of the definite ,5i ..-.-......-.
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knowledge necessary to wise economy in 1 Aueur BiL each la", .60 i \An' ,60t \4", ,66;
purchasing tools. Once he has decided to Y+', .76 """"""""""'--""' 2'30
1 Ratchet Bit Brace. 8" Swinq.-..---------..:.---. 2'60
itart a sliop, the worker may purchase 1 Shomaker's Pee Awl IIafL with Extra Awls .20
1 Combination Try-square, 12" Blade--..........-.- 1.25
tools as required, or plan to spend a cer- L Screw Driver Bit, 96t'.-----------......---...... .25
tain amount each week or month until 1 Rore Couutersink, l2t'..--...-.-.--...--...-....-........-.. .50
his outfit is sufficient for his tool needs' 2 Nail Sets, JE" and y8".----.....----.--...........-.... .25
E1 ATKINS Slim Taper File, 6"...........-............... .15
To assist the new home worker we will *1 ATKINS Mitl Bastard File, 8".-..-.................... .20
suggest lists of tools which maY be *1 ATKINS Cabinet Msker's lfalf Round Bap
shortened or extended as desired. tard File, 8"...........-..........----..-.-..--.----.,50
*1 ATKINS Spokeshave, No, 6.-....--.--....--............ .45
Only approximate prices can be given 1 Drawsbave, 8" Blade.-...--.........-......-..-......'...... 1.85
as they fluctuate at difrerent times, Io- 1 Mallet, 2rA,, Face-.........- .-..--.. ,46
calities and even in neighboring stores. 1 Combination Oil Stone, It'x2"x6t'....-..-...-,..... 1.00
I Oil Can and Oi1.....-.-.--... ..-... '30
The Handy-Man's Home Kit 1 Wire Cutting Pliers, 6%/'..--......-......--...-......... 1.00
I Zigzag Rule, 4-ft........-. .----'.. .40
With this group of tools, the home- 1 Fourfold Rule, 2-ft,--....-----------.---......-.-.--.----..-. .50
worker will be equipped to undertake 1 Wing Divider, 6'---.-.-----.-------....-.-...........-....-.- .6!
ordinary repairs and odd jobs around the *11 Mortis Gauge, Double Bar--.-...............-.-....... .60
ATKINS Cablnet Scraper, 3"x5"...............-... .85
home. While some of these tools may 1 Hatchet, 3ty'2" 8dgp.......-. -..'.. 1.60
be used in building furniture, etc., others
will be valuable only for repair work. Supplementary List
*1 ATKINS Hand Saw, 24", No, 9...-.-.-.-....-..-.....$1.50 Home craftsmen who undertake more
*1 ATKINS Junior Mechanic Hand Saw, 20x.--. 2.40
*1 ATKINS Hack Saw Frame and 8" Blade ambitious work than their less experi-
Number 10 ..--.-.----------.--.-------.---.-----.-.-... 2.50 enced brothers of the craft may not find
*1 ATKINS Slim Taper File, 6"-..---....--......-.-------- .15 in the preceding list all the tools they
*1 ATKINSMiII Bstard File, 8".-......"----...........
I 12-u. Bell Face Claw
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llamer..---...-.--..--..-.-.-. 1.50 need; hence the tools of the following
2 Screw Drivers, gtt a\d.6", Blade through list are suitable not only for their
Handle ..........--. .....-............ .?5 ordinary activities, but for most \i/ork of
1 Wire Cutting Pliers, 612"........-..-............---...... 1.00
I Zis-zae Rule, 4 ft, Aluminm, .85, or Wood .40 a professional range.
1 Socket Firmer Chisel,,to.----................-----....,75 *l ATKINSNo. 400 Hand Saw, 26"....................$6.00
1 Block Plane, 7il....--......-..-....-............-...-......-.-. 2.00 tl ATKINSNo. 400 Rip Saw, 26".--.................... 6.00
L Combination Mitre Square, 72t' Blade-----.-----. 1.25 *1 ATKINSDovetail Saw, 10", No. 25--....--...-.... 1.60
1 Bit Brace Drill, 14"-....--...-.....-.-...----.-.--...-.....-. .28 *1 ATKINS Compass Saw, 14", No. 2.-------...-..- .90
2 Auger Bijs, a/4" and 1/2t'--..-------.-.-.-..-.------.-,. .?5 1 Jointer Plane, 22rt.-....... ------.-. 6.95
1 Ratchet Bit Brace, 8" Swing-.-----.---.---------..----. 2,50 I Smmthing Plane, 9".-.-...-.*--....--------......-....... 4.7 5
I Ripping Bar, 12"------------- --.---- ,50 I Rabbet Plane. 9".-.-..-.-. -...-.-- 1.76
1 Cold Chisel, Yz"x6'.............-...................-..-......... .25 1 Circular Smoirthing Plane, 10"..-------......-.-..... 8.00
1 Putty Knife ..................-......... .15 1 Chisel, Scket Fimer 96"-.-.....---.--.----.-............- .70
1 Glass Cutter,
*1 ATKINS Wall Multinle 1 Chisel, Socket Firmer V8u...-.....--..-.-...-..-..... .86
Whee1.............-.............. .35
Scraper, 31/2", No. 30.............. ,45 I Chieel, Socket tr'imer 1".......---.....-..-..........-.- .06
I Pipe Wrench. 10"..................................................
1.00 Tanged Firmer Chisels coet about 20Vo lees,
1 Auto Wrench, 9'...........-..,.....---.........-....-...-..-..--. .50 1 Screw Driver, lL't Blade Through llandle.... 1.00
1 Tinner's Snips, 3" Cut....,..-..---..-..,..-....--....-...---. 1.?5 I Drill, each No. 2, .18; No. 3, .18; No. 6, .20;
1 Kitchen Grinder..-...---..--.-...-...-.....-...-..--.$1.00 to 3.00 No. 9, .81 ; No. 10, .84; No. 11, .86.....-..' 1.67
1 Cornbination Oil Stone, 7"x2,x6,-.--..-------------- 1.25 1 Auger Bit, each *t', .60't, *", .60; lb", .60;
1 Oil Can and Oil--.........-.-- ----... .30 %", .60': lt", .70; 11"' .84 i 74", .84)
I Iron Vise, 2" Jaws..-.----...--..-..-..-..-.--....--...--.--..--. 2.25 l8/, .96 r 1,,, .96....-.--.....-....----...-.......... 6.50
The Home Craftsman's Outfit
The home craftsman who wishes his in-
terest and skill to find expression in mak-
ing- furniture and accessories of beauty
and utjlity for his home or camp, will finil
suitable tools in the following list.
*1 ATKINS Silver Steel Rip Saw, 22,,,No. SB..$3.40
*l ATKINS Silver Stel Panel Saw, 22,,, No. SB 8.40
f f ATKINS Silver Steel Back Saw, 72",No.2.. 2.10
*l Nest of ATKINS Saws No. 3 (Nail Saw,
Compass Saw, Keyhole Saw)-.--.------...-------. .2.40
*1 ATKINS Hack Saw No. 10--.-..-------.------.-------- 2.50
+3 ATKINS Silver Stel Hack Saw Blades--..-.-. .90
*1 ATKINS Corring Saw Frame, No. 50--..-.....-. .60
I doz. gxtra blades.--.....-......-.-....-...-.-...--..--.. .25
1 Jack Plane, 14il...,.....-.-...-...-....,--.------..-.-........... 5.25
t E. C. Atkins md Company manufacture only the toolg marked with asterlsk. !T'e do not
make the others.
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-roia' Rule, '19 Band Saw-Sizes of tables range be-
Fltri" 2-ft..............---.-.--.-------. .60
tween 13" to 18" wide to 13" to 20" fong'
Wi." Oiuiae"s. 102.-......-...-.........-......'....-.---.---- 1.00 the wheels allowing 11" to 18" swinb; a
ilnc-it Cta"p for Dividers..--.......--.---...-.--...-.-.'-.-.'15
M"itirg Giuge ....-.-.--....--4-oz.' -.---- .60
Cross Pein Riveting Hammet,
handy in driving small brads--------..--------.- ,,85
1 Mortise Gauge, Ugeful in Grooving-------------.---- 2.75
1 Router Plane, Useful in Grooving-...-.------------ 2-75
.1 ATKINS Perfection ScraIEr, No' 3.-....--....-... 1.25
Carving Tols, range from 65c to $2.50 each
tl ATKINS Bench Scraper, No. 1......-...-....-....'.... '90
I Socket Mortising Chisel, L/+"....-.......--..........'..... 1'?q
l Dowcl Sharpener .-...-.......---. .bu
I Dowel Plate ...---.....--.-- --.----.-. .65
1 Turning Saw, 14" with Extra Blades---.-------- 1'50
il Ram's Horn Floor Scraper, No' 4.----------.-.-... 1.65
1 Scratch Awl --...-.-..---.-----. -------. .15
Wood Mitre Box and Open Front Iron for
Panel Saw------... ---$3.00 to 6.00
fron Mitre Box.--.--.-----..-..--.-.-------...-.--S8'00 to 25.00
Saws not included. I.or a24" box the saw
should be not less than 28" lote, 5" wide'
TATKINS Silver Steel Mitre Saw, as above.--. 6.00
With this mitre box accurate cuts of prac-
tically any angle may be made ; l€neth
and depth gauges Irermit rapid work and
gauges- rrermit
accurate duplication of Pieces. |--4ultino mroes i* tast' aslt umk uhm amr
r1 ATKINS Saw Set, No. 395..---...--...--.---.....-..---.-. 1.50 t 'o'
'Banil sau has an ATRTNS Siluq Stcel Blade'
+1 ATKINS Saw Jointer AAA, No. 15..----..----.... .20
+1 Filer, Fine results
Hand Saw Filer,
'1 ATKINS Ifand .ttting
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table io
is *n nreferrpd A
Lro preferred,
tO be qonrl
A goOd
assured. .---------- 2.70 :"
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- steet ;:dd guidt is necessary for,best results.
vise, 2t/rtr ,^*.......,..,'.........--..-................:.:
W."a U"irOi6lms 8/ jaws $1.25 to *ATKINS Silver Steel Band Saws, ftl|' p"" ft. $.991
2,00 TATKINS Silver Steel Band Saws, a/1"'pet ft. .091
12" iaws. each......-----..--.-..---..-....------.-...-.----..
Steal Sc;;w'Adjustable Hand Screws, *ATKINS Silver Steel Band Saws, Y+",per ft. .126
8rr, g1.?0; 72,', each--.....-... 2.55 t4161195 Brazing Clamps ..-----. 3.75
Steel Bar Clamps, z-ft., $2.00 ; 4-ft..-.--.-...--.. 2'?5 *ATKINS Brazing Torch, mav be used for
Glue Heater, Oil.-..................................$3.00 to 4.00 mlderins ......................... 7'qg
Electric ......-...... .$6.00 to 25,00 *ATKINS Brazing Tongs--.--...---..-.......-......-.--...-..-- 4.00
Machines and Accessories-The more batd S"- Guide, No'-0"-- ""' 10'00

ambitious home craftsman will not rest Bench Jointer or Planer-These will
content with even an orui" take cuts frorn 4" to 6" wide and should
i"iir"iia*"rr."i;"","1t";;;&;1#;;A-
"fu-f "q"i;d;i be_provided with adjustable fence and
ern motor-driven bench machilnes, their safety-ap-qlian-c-e' ..
*ATKINS llachine
ii*pti.iiy, .o""""i""." and efficiericy. Knives . for any
Hence we add a list ttt""" t"6il i"a Jointer, Planer or other machine, made
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thtir Lquipme"i i"a .uggest that in the to order. Prices sent on requ,est.
p;?; ;f iipular scientific Turning Lathe-A l-athc with cone head
"a""rtiii"S b"];;"d stock or other method-of changing speed
""a-"i*tti--"i[it'^"iiriiiJ;;y
the names of mai'ufactu;;" ;ht-*ill is preferred' The lathe should take at
girdty sJnd - any- -a"ri""a--i"fo*rtio" leait 28" between centers, 36" will be
iegaiding their products. We will, vastly more efricient'
howeverf suggest certain features that Turni-ng-Tqo-ls,-{9r cutting:<hisels' s,4"' -60;^,,-

equipment which guarantees

--------- the best carb;ru-ndum
Scrapins Tools about 20/e less'
oil stone, 1,,x2"x6"..............-..... 1.00
il;;i;6;."i1;.-
Bench circular saw Table-sizes rang- 33""$ilJ""il'f"l"tl"3,l: ?.lii-.i3i...11..1:.'1..:..::...:. :33
ing from !2' to 14" wide and from 14" to Jig Saw requires extra blades; au!o:
18" lo-ng.-These.tables use 4" to 8,' saws, matiZ ltowing'attachment. ATKI|{S JIG
dido heads, b.uffing-wheels,.etc.. Some of SAWS (See"page 26) arc a great ad-
these are built for boring, jointing, Xnd- vantage.'
ing and other attachments. A table fitted An-Electric lland DrilI-An assort-
with a removable throat to permit the -""t of drills. reamers. and countersinks
use of a dado or grooving'head_is to be fitted to the rirachine ri'itt le required.
preferred. The table should have an blectric Bench Grinder-One 6" to 8"
adjustable qquaring and mitring gaqg:e, x 1', wheel. One 6" to 8" x r/2" wheel,
an adjustable ripping fence, and a safety and 6' to 8" cloth buffers.
appliln-c-e, -The - equipment for such a Emery wheel Dreaser.............._-.-........-..........-........$1.00
saw table should contaln: *Atkins Bench Grinders for belt drive;
*1 ATKTNS Silver Steet Circutar saw, 6--..-...s 2.08
+1 ATKTNS silver stet Mitre saw, 6/.,-......... g.40
-'-' with an assortment of v-arious "Iup-gd
*i ATKiNS c"oo'e" o"ao"uiid,'o;';w;'i; ATKINS Grinding Wheels, practically
"" 4
1" bv 16ths, No. 14'18 any job of grinding can be done.
rI ATKINS Silver Steel Grooving
""1.:::;::---......-....-...
Saw,
la,,x1,', patent too11,.....-......1..._.-...--.........-.. o.ag Bench Shaper; one spindle.
t E. C. Atkine md Cmpany manufacture only the tools marked with asterisk. Tfe do not
make the others.
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 CHAPTER VI

HOW TO MAKE WOOD JOINTS

OW to make strong, accurate joints ing them accurately. The worker will do
is something the new home worker wefl to study each type carefully, and
must know before he can success- should content himself with making prac-
fully build any article in his home shop. tice .joints with waste pieces until he feels
For, wherever two pieces of wood come confiaent of his ability to cut and work
in permanent contact, we have some type the stock correctly. Thus he will take no
of Joint. Regardless of its size or form, chances of making serious mistakes and
any thing we construct is made of sep- destroying the pieces to be used'
arate pieces and 'the measure of the With the Improved Perfection Handle
craftsman's skillis the accuracy of di- used on manv of the finestATKINS Hand
mensions of each piece, and the strength Saws, every- ounce of power is exerted
and excellence of each joint. directly upon the cutting edge of the saw
The new worker should first acquaint (see iliust-ration 44). This type of handle
himself with the ditrerent types of com- dliminates wrist
mon joints, ranging from the simple butt strain. and makes
joint up to the more complicated dove- the work easier.
tail. In between these two types are the Note in Fig. 10' the
joints listed below: DroDer position of
Lap Joints of several kinds ih"^thurirb, and the
HaIf Lap Joints relation of the
Rabbeted Joints wrist, arm, elbow,
Grooved and Dado Joints shoulder and eye
Mitre Joints with line A, which
Mortise and Tenon Joints is the direction in
Dowel Joints which the force of
Dovetail Joints the stroke must be
Glued Joints applied for straight
Matched Joints sawing, as well as
Coped Joints
to keep the saw
On the following pages all of the above from catching and Fig.
types of joints aie illustrated in detail jumping.
[}--Gorrect Position
for stroight sew,ng.
and cornplete instructions given for mak-
Butt Joint-(Fig. 9)-This joint should

ffi' be used only where the pieces m4Y bq

SQUARE BUTT,..2>
,R fastened tq other construction, reinforced
by "fish plates," by a plywood panel as
at A andt'dogs"
eners, or
A1, or with cornrgated fast-
as shown.
Plain Lap Joint-(Fig. 11 )-This,type
of joint and the butt joint are of the
simblest construction and constitute the
fundamental methods of putting wood
together. Often a lap joint may be rein-
forced by separate pieces as suggested
in A which results in a lock joint.

BUTT

ANGLE OR
CORNER LAP

flffiN)
I I rasreruees
CLEATS, GLUEO
. AND NAILED
OR SCREWED
PLAIN
PLYWOOD PANEL
LJ eurr REINFOR,CED
LAP JOTNT LAPJOINTS
NT5
t7l
 HALF LAP
MIDDLE
HALF
RABBET JOINT
GROOVED OR DADO
DOVETAILE.D OADO
HALF TAB GROOVE OR DADO JOINTS
Halved, Ealf-Lap Grooved and Dado
Joints-(Fig. f2)-In laying out the cuts
make all'sauge marks and measurements
from theTace- side A. Use the ATKINS
SILVER STEEL BACK SAW No.2, with
12" blade in cutting the shoulder (!'ig.
13) and the same. or ATKINS SILVER
STEEL RIP SAW in making the dePth
cuts (Fie. 14). In the lock joints, the
depth'cuf,s muit be finished with a chisel.
The Halved, Spliced and Corner Joints
(Fis' 12) are us€-d in lengthening: boards'
dnd in screens and other frames that
may be fastened with glue, clinch nails
or lcrews. In laying out these joints' b-e
sure and work from the face side A at all
times. Often the rabbeted or shouldered
ioint is used in making drawers as sug'-
Lested. Instead of th6 dado ioint being
I8l
HALVED AND
MITRED CORNER
cRoss
HALF LAP
DO/ETAILED
HALF
LAP
STOPPED DADO
E RABBETEO X GROOVEOOR,
s,.t2
MILLED ORAWER RONT
made at B, a butt joint maY be used.
The Stooped Dado Joint is used where
shelves or-6ther members are fitted into
srooves and would show as blemishes were
They cut through (Fig. 15-c). ThA g'rooves
should be laid out with a knife mark.
Place straiEht edse outside to coincide
with knife mirk on- either side; hold it
with brads as showa at D, or with hand-
screws if preferred. The saw cuts must
be made fiom the back edge and finished
at the front with a chisel. A router plane
will make the groove of uniform depth.
In makins a 6ox with dadoed corners
/Fic. 12)l the piece D is the weakest
itr& in'trre iolitt, hence the tongue E
inav be less t-han'1/s" thick. In making
the"milled drawer front, E should fit the
groove F with a "Push" fit.
 The advanced homeworker with machine
equipment can machine these joints. The
dovetailed dado joint (Fig. 12), is very
strong; often adaptations of it are
found in 18th century chests of drawers.
Fif,. 73--4ut+ino shanlilzre of half bp ioint uith
ATRINS Silaer Steel Bock Sou No. 2, in bench hook.
Fis. 7+-Malcins ilppth ad of lwlf lop iotnt uith
ATKINS Silaa Steel Honil Rip Soit No. 53.
Fis. ti-Malcins ilt in stoppeil ila,ilo ioi/nL $ilh
ATKINS Silaq Steetr Baclc Sau.
Mitred Joints-(Fig. 16)-The mitre
joint is commonly used in making picture
frames and in the casings of door and win-
dows. The intersection joint is made of
tel
two pieces of different widths hence the
angles are not equal. The usual mltre
angle of 45 degrees may be laid out by
setting a bevel to coincide with the same
figures each side of a steel square as at
A (Fig. 17) or by drawing square lines
across the piece as at B, C, and D. An
accarate mitre may be sawed with an
ATKINS SILVER STEEL Panel Saw
(Fig. 18) though usually they are cut in
4\
INTERSECNON
JOINT
MITRED JOINTs
^FINISHEDMOLI)IN
PLAIN
MILING
JOINTg
Fig.16
M ITRED JOINTS
a mitre box (Fig. 19). Note the angle at
which the nail is entered in nailing a
mitre at E (Fig. 16). Make a hole with
an awl or small drill to insure that the
nail is pointed right. Push the joint edge
of E by the joint edge of F as at D to
Btg.l7 *-'y'(1
LAYIN
allow the nail to draw E to its place as
it is driven home. A finished moulding
may be held in the vise as suggested at
G of Fig. 16 without being marred.
Mitred joints may be fastened by glued
dowels as in Fig. 20, with blocks rub
 Doints. This ioint mav be glued, pushed
ioeether. the irame squared and the glue
set. Blocks A and hand screws,
ali-owed do
or nails may be used if desired.
til$

p;n it--4tuino mitro ioint with blocks mil damp*

pio. ts-outti,no a mitre ioint uith ATKINS Siloq
Sieel Panel Sou No. 58'
slued as at A, clamp strips placed as at
e tfig.21), or-with iorrugated fasteners'
Or with a circular saw table and an
ETTTNS SILVER STEEL GROOVER'
fi*
' "' rc-aring
-io. ATKINF Sil-Der Steel Mitre Sou
1-io'wi matld'ins in o mitre bm'
each member may be grooved, and 3
spline or key, push -erainfitted as sgggestect'
lioi"-tttut tlie of the spline runs
Itre itrort way a-=s indicated by the arrolv
' "Eii6";"iiii"iii in'm*ins ilouel mitte ioints'
Mortise and Tenon Joints-(Fig' 23)-
Joints of this type are used wherever the
Les[ constructive-results are desired. Gen-
weaEed forms of this joint are used
"."itv
n"i" unon Ihe best work. In making mor-
ii".i ioi"t. follow the sequence indicated
bv tlie numerals of the sketch. In every
cise work from the face side Gin squaring
and in gauging. Locate the rhortise accu-
iatetv ana iqoire across the face and b-oth
edgei as in'step No. .1, marking with, a
oencil. UsinE a mortise gauge rrom Ene
iace side G. riake the gauge lines of step
No. 2 which Eive the width of the mortise'
Do this on e-ach edge for a through tenon'
but on onlv one edge for a blind tenon
-Bore
Ipis. zzl. a hole about the width of

MITREO AND
DOWELLED^ - zz-Markins li.nes tm o mtttse onil tonn
Fio.
ioint uith mortise gauge.
GLUEtsLOCKS A the mortise near the middle of its length
HANOSCREWS"E" as at 3 (FlS.zA). Beat out the mortise as
in step 4 cuttins from the hole each way,
(Fig.25), to a6out r/e" from each end of
dhe mortise as atJ. Clean out the shav-
ings and make the last cut as shown in
step 6 exactly to the line thus making: the
(.,?g mortise the correct length. In step 7 the
tenon shoulder should be marked across
GIUING DCI\ilELJOINTS MITR.E the face with a knife point. Gauge mark
both edges and end as in step 8, working
CLAMP STRIPS C from th-e face side G. In step 9 saw the
MET}IODS OF FASTENING shoulder closely beside the knife mark on
each side down to the tenon gauge marks.
MrtReo JolNTs Make cheek cuts by sawing exactly beside
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 SECTION
C

PLAIN

ffi MOR.TISEE
TENON
WEDGEO
TENON

ffi
ffi SHOI'LDERED
BLIND TENON
OPEN
MORTISE
ETENON
E MORTISE
STEPS STEPS
1 EORED
MARKS
NCILMARKS SQIIARED
OTHER EDGE
LAYING OUT MORflSES

SAWNG
CHEEKS OF
MARKS SQIARED ENONS
AROUND
LAYTNG rlNoNS CUTTINGIEXQNS
Ouf
. MAKE
OUTSIt)E
FIc.2'MoRTI5E & TENON JOINTS OF GAUGE
LINE

and outside of gauge lines as in step 10. keved and the double mortise and tenon,
There are many varieties of mortise and bui the home worker who masters the
tenon joints beside those shown in-Fi-g. nlain mortise and tenon will have little
23, sucl as the pinned or draw-pinned, the hifficulty with the less common types.

tsrEE[
ws
HAPPY

Fig, 2+-Boring lwlea to molre a plnin mortise, Fio.

- z,-Batino out mortiee' Spolls A soued. lrm
che*e of t'snon B, aa ehoun in Fig. 14'
[11]
 jointing a wide rail piece to a stile. Make
two center lines with a mortise g:auge'
locate dowels and bore holes accurately.
Sighting by the edge of a try-square,
placed as in Fig. 27,wlll help in doing this.
To insure uniform depth, the turns of the
bit may be counted or a bit stop used. The

SQUARING ACROSS GAUGING

JOINT FROM

c
SIDEID|I/N
MARKTNG FACEOF CENTERING
WITH HEAOLEsS
tsRAD5 Fig. 2l-Boring holes tor a staggereil ilouel ioi'nt.
MAR,K method of fitting and gluing a dowel mitre
.joint
- is illustrated in Figs. 20 and.21.
Generally 3/e" or lz" dowels are used,
depending upon the thickness of the stock.

CENTER LINES
MADEWTTH MOR-
TI5E GAUGE.
ffi,NWW
DOVETAIL FORMS
STA@EREO OOWELS
DOWE L JOI NTS
rig.ze
Dowel Joint-(Fig. 26)-The usual
scamping of dowel joints upon cheap fur-
niture has given this really excellent form
of construction an undeserved reputation.
A common method of laying out dowel
centers is shown at A; place the pieces in
correct relation and, using a try-square on EOX CORNER. FRONT CORNER
A
the face side, draw lines across the two frL OF DRAWER.
pieces as shown. With a single-point
gauge held against the face make center
KK.T
lines cutting the three marks as at 1 and
2, which gives the center of the dowel. ENFB
In method C, lines are drawn across the tr\E U
face of a correctly placed joint, the pieces
separated and the lin'es squared across the
joint surface of each piece; the center
lines made as at B locate the exact center
<)w
BACKCORNER.
of the hole. In method D, drive headless SAWING DOVETAILS OF DRAWER
brads until they project about one-eig:hth
of an inch as at 3. Lay both pieces face
down, push the rail or the piece with the
brads in its end against the other mem-
ber at the exact place where the joint is to
be made, thus marking the centers of the
dowel holes4in the edge. Drawthebrads
from the end wood and the center hole will
show plainlv. Dowel centers in pieces of
irrenullar f6rms mav be located by this
met[od. The staggeied dowel joint is the
strongest joint of-the type and is used in
[L27
In every case, the dowels must enter the accurately. Allow the pieces J to project
holes each side of the joint with a push fit. from each mitre for the tails and pins
Dovetail Joints-(Fig. 28)-To the must be cut from these. Mark the tails
bonafide home worker, the making of and proceed as in making an ordinary
dovetails signifies the attainment of real dovetail. In gluing the box together,
skill. A shows the correct form of dove- blocks may be glued on the outside and
tail, for the sharp angles of the tail of hand screws used as in Fig. 21.
B may be easily split off as suggested. Glue Joint-In making a glue joint,
As the strength of the dovetail joint de- place one piece in the vise and joint one
pends upon the pins, joints D with but
one tail is not nearly so strong as C.
In making a dovetail box allow the end
n'ood of the pins E only to show on the
front. Make a light gauge mark on each
side of both ends of each piece as at 3. Lay
out the tails by placing the sides in a vise
and markingthe tail lines across both ends
as at F; the tails may be two or three
times wider than the pins. Mark the tails
with a bevel or a pattern, though g:ener-
ally the craftsman saws them by his eye.
Cut outside thetail lines with an ATKINS
SILVER STEEL DOVETAIL SAW; with
a sharp chisel cut the piece out of the pin
hole between the tails, cutting a little un-
der flom each side as at G. Place each end
in the vise, lay side on end so edges and Fis. l0-Making a slue ioint. One piece in aise.
gauge marks exactly coincide; hold them Note how pltne is carried, straight, uith fingers
rigidly, with brads if necessary, while under it to gaide, thumb m knob, ond. preaflre m
rcor of pla,ne ot a1'row.
marking closely beside the tail with knife
point or scratch awl, as at H, though these edge with a well conditioned plane (Fig.
marks extend entirely across the thickness 30). Note that the plane is carried
of the end. This gives the pin lines. Num- straight, that it is cutting in the center
ber corners to permit replacing them. of the iron, and that the fingers under
Make the saw cuts outside and closely be- the plane prevent its uncertain wobbling
side these lines and beat out the spaces from side to side. The pressure should
between the pins to receive the tails of be upon the rear end, or the heel, as in-
the front, cutting a little under as above.
Always cut exactly to the gauge lines. TESTINGTHEJOINT
In laying out half blind dovetails com- FOR. ACCURATE
monly used on drawer fronts, gauge the
thickness of the sides on the inside and
on the ends as at 5, working from the end

Fi,s, z9-Saui,ns half-bliqd dnaetails uith ATKINS

%w
Siluer Steel Dnetail Sau. ETRAIGHTFACE
and back side, or inside of the front. Lay
side in its exact position on the front and
mark as at H. Saw the triangular cuts for
the half blind tails outside the pins, num-
ber corners and proceed as above. The FI'.3IGLUE JOINT
mitres of a blind dovetail must be made
[18]
dicated bv the arrow. Note the rather
exaggeraied shape of the cutting edge- of
the jointer iron (Fig.31). A very tine
shavlnq should be the rule while fitting.
If the ilane is cutting in the middle as at
A, the lhaving will be of equal thickness
arid the original squareness of the edge
will be maintained. If the try-square
shows the edge to be out of square, camy
Fio. s2-To test ioints before gluing, ilo not siglt
af,-ons cmter of etlge A, but along corner, aa at B'
the plane as shown at B or C as required.
Gen6rally in testing the joints, the novice
sishts albnE the middle of the width of an
edle as at A-. If his eye should instead fol-
loi the line B, he can see the corne.r -of
edEe and detect any inaccuracy. (F'ig.32).
To test the joint, place pieces as shown
with the riEht at C of Fig. 3l;
han-d as
move A back and forth and it will swrrrg
upon any high place on either edge. With
the -jointer set to take a very fine shavrng,
plane the high places down until only the
6nds touch with a practically invisible
joint between them. Reverse positions of
ihe boards if necessary. Try the faces of
the joint as at D, and remedy any defect
bv fhe method described at either B or
i of Fig. 31. The glue joint maY be
reinforce-d by dowels as in Fig. 26. The
homeworker who has an accurate power
jointer
- may make the joint uPon it.
Gluins should be done in a heated room;
to insur6 utmost speed and surety, set the
work up dry, being sure that all clamps
and appliances are set to desired size and
placed-conveniently
-are
at hand. If dowels
used, put glue in the holes of one side
&
ffi
SPLINED JOINT
Fig.33 MATCHED
JOINTS
[14]
on each joint, drive the dowels home, and
trv the foork together to check possible
eriors before the glue is spread. After the
elue has been applied and the clamps have
drawn the piec6s apply straight
-hand together,
screws if necessary to
edses and
hot*d ttre surface of the work straight.
Matched Joint-(Fig. 33)' Plain matclt-
ins (tonEue and Erobve) is commonly
usid'in Eoorings, -board partitions and
doors. Matched flooring of oak, maple,
birch, white wood or pine may be glued
together for table tops.
-Sptined Joint-As a substitute for
matched boards a splined joint gives good
satisfaction. A homeworker with a bench
circular sa,w table and an ATKINS
sroover, may easily groove the edges of
i fitted' glu-e joint and fit a spline the
entire length, as suggested. (Fig' 33.)
STEP 1
NECE B MITRED COPED
READY F0RC0PING Fis,.e4
COPED JOINT
CopedJoint-(Fig. 34)-In making this
.ioint, moulding A of step 1 is first cut to
length with square ends and nailed per-
manently in place. Moulding B in step
2 is then turned upside down in a mitre
box and the mitre sawed as in Fig. 19.
Cope this mitre as in step 3 using copir,rg
sai as in Fig. 35. When in Place the
joint will show as a mitre and driving
nails will not force it open,
p'1o. s5-11sins the ATKINS Si|aer Steel Copimg
Saw No, 100-to et nottlding for e copeil ioi,nt.
This type of joint is commonly used in
fitting picture moulding around rooms,
and whenever an inside mitre is made.

BUILDING YOUR SHOP OUTFIT
Saw Horses,Work Benches,Tool Box and Cabinet
OW THAT the home craftsman un-
derstands how to make the various
I \ types of common joints he will en-
counter. ire is readv to build the working
outfit needed in hii shop. For, we will as-
sume that he starts with nothing more
than the space for his shop, and the re--
solve to build his equipment himself. With
no bench to work on,-he should first build
-OETAIL
sAW HORSE FOR HOME CRAFT5MAN
Building Saw Horses
For building the saw horse shown in
Fig. 36, pine, white wood, spruce, or any
ot[er ebiilv worked woods may be used.
The desigrrshown in Fig. 36 is one which
has been simplified as far as possible for
construction by beginners. Many wood-
workers prefer a saw horse on which the
legs flare towarrd each end as well as out-
wdrd, and sivtl more stability. If this
stvle of saf h,rrse is desired, the minor
chLnee in les desisn can be made as con-
struclion pr"oceedsl To build the horse
shown in Fig. 36, the following material
is needed:
2 T on *8t 0 " xF iV+" xl
8 rr;s-27ilx4-;%/ (Full size).
4 Br aces-l.?g' t7 " x7/s'.
> nails.
While as mentioned before, a large kit
of tools mav be boueht for thefirstwork,
as but a few tools uitt be needed in mak-
ing the horses, vre will speak of these only.
ATKINS Silver Steel Cuttins Off Saw,
22o sy ltfr, No, 53.
Bell Fae C law Hamer, 12-oz.
Marking Gauge.
Chisel, 1'l.
Ziezae P"rle, 4-lt.
Try-square,6'l.
Pencil.
Usually failure to mdke an accurate
cut with the ar.rove saw results from an
incorrect posttrre in which the force was
not applied in $he same plane as the cut.
(See Fig. 10.),
CHAPTER VII
a pair of saw horses. In making these, and
other pieces of equipment for his shop'
he will- utilize many of the more common
tvpes of .ioints tre-ated in the preceding
p-a'Ees. Tiris will be valuable joint-making
brictice for him, and by the time his new
Shop outfit is finished, he will have confi-
den^ce in his ability to make strong, tight
joints of types most used in home shops.
lc \
il
Step 1-Saw the two toPs and eight
legs to given length.
-A2-With try-square mark Pencil
Step
lines (Fig. 36) to fit the legs and
square acrosa the top and each edge.
Step 3-Gauge line B between these
lines fe" frorn the edge.
4-Make a triangular saw cut be-
Step
tween and beside lines A from B to C.
Step 5-With chisel cut the bottom of
the groove from B to C.
Step 6-Nail legs in Place, using 8d
common nails.
Step ?-Place braces D, Pencil mark
the flbre of each leg on the brace and
saw to the marks.
V+".
Step S-Nail braces with 8d common
Step 9-Plane ends of braces flush
with legs.
Step 10-Plane the top of the legs as
at E flush with the toP'
Step 11-Turn the saw horse uPside
down-on the floor. With a rule, make
a pencil mark 18" from the floor as at
F, on each leg.
Step 12-Place a straightedge to these
lines and draw a pencil line from one
to the other across edges and sides of
tho legs.
Step 13-Saw carefully to these lines,
cutting off pieces to G.
Step 14-Turq the horse right side up
and it should rest firmly on the floor.
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Eis,.77 FOLDING BENCH
Folding \Mork Bench-(Fig. 37)-To which will mark the centers of the dowel
aid those dwelling in restricted quarters holes in the top.
realize their desire to join the "Frater- Step &-Draw brads, close the legs, and
nity of Home Craftsmen" we would sug- remove screw in hinges, bore 72" holes
geit this folding bench, the top of which for dowels in the top at F and in the top
may be folded down and project not of the front legs. GIue the dowels in
moie than 31/2" from the wall. the holes in the top, replace the top and
The bench may be built of any moder- fasten permanently to the back legs.
atelv hard wood: white wood we will
Beside the'tools needed to build
"av.saw
the horses, we shall need: s-2'6 f-4'-a
1 Bit Brace, 8" Swing.
1 Auger Bit' r5n.
I Drill each aA,, a\d *,,.
1 Screw Driver, 6" blade.
The following stock list may be worked
out at the mill or at home.
I lsp l'Qt'52Vx1U8". May be dowel ns.3sTOOL BOX & SEAT
glued in two or three Dieces.
2 Back I*gs A z'sY""aY'*1s6".
4_Rails C tgtA,x4ilxlgail.
6 stel Butts, 3/,x3,, with 1/a" screws.
Tool Box and Seat-(Fig. 38)-This
'With these at hand we will proceed as easily made piece of shop equipment serves
as a handy seat and as a convenient re-
follows: pository for tools. It may be made of pine
Step l-Glue up top. bass wood or white wood. It will need:
Step 2-Trim top to exact size. t rop z,7,,xt4a/2,xyL,'.
Step
wall ivith screws or " to the
3-Fasten the back legs
bolts.
2 sides 2'6''xl3t4l'.*Va!'..
2 pnde rzl/2"x73!2"x/a".
t 2tixx14'*y1il'
Step 4-Join front legs B and rails c -. "otto-
wiin 'Aj, a-owets" . - When squared at-the mill or cu-t by ha_nd,
. St"p b-prace t!'" r"c, -{"?Tf:, l."jy-"9i ffi rt*"mtn
tff
the b-ack tegs as shown -z -ii"roi-
T:,1{.
"":"YS"'I-#T: -and
3" hing.es,at "j
th.e,front, view. Fa-gte,1lv",9"j!:l^tl":: D r,rii,? Gtn yr; irass butts
itie cte.t stained or covered with cloth
wrf,n. .t.74 screws wlEn lne rop.ralt 7a or of desired color and texture. The tools
f,ne f,nlcKness oI f,ne cro-sed.nlnge aDove uSed in making the saw horses and bench
the top of the back leg at E. i,iifnJu-pr"?o" -ir.i"gli,is chest.
- Step6-Fa-sten- hinges
permanently. to Ifome Worker's Ilandy Bench-(Fig.
the under side of the top and to the top SSj. fhis bench maal of'an]
of the back leg A vrith one screw in each urlit' *o"t -"Vi"aU"when completei
hinge. "J*ooa,
the liome *o"k"" niav undertake allmost
Step ?-Raise the top, open legs at any kind of work, for the masterpieces
right angles with the wall, drive a head- of the old cabinet makers were produced
less brad in the top of each front leg at upon benches of the same type. The iron
F; drop the top carefully upon the brads plate at A adds much to the efficiency of,
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Fig.19 I-IOME.WORKERS
the vise, and the 1" hand hole B under
the drawer is a great convenience for
odd jobs of sawing. An iron tail vise
may be fitted if desired.
The following pieces may be cut to
exact size at the mill if preferred, but
the home worker will lose a lot of fun
with his ATKINS Silver Steel Saws.
counteraunk screwa.
I Vise Screw 1" diameter.
18 No, 12 Flat l{ead Screws 2%".
3lbs.8d common nails.
in the two
Beside the tools mentioned
previous projects we shall need:
ATKINS Ifalf Round Wood File, 8'l.
1A', chisel for fitting vise screws.
jL" arin bit for boring for screws that fasten the
bench top.
f ATKINS Compass Saw.
In assembling'square all angles.
Step l-Bore I }(" holes in the front leg to re-
ceive ihe vise scre*, 6a/L" from the top of the lee;
to the center. If an qtension bit is not available,
bore several half-inch holes and finish with a chisel
and m ATKINS Half Round Wood File. Fit the
nut Z and fasten with screws.
Step Z-Cut a mortire 5" from the bottom of
the leg which will allow the traveller H to glide
freely but not Imsely' Bore holes as shown to
receive 3,{,, foot bolts E-1.
Step 8-Nail ledges C and E in place with 8d
common nails.
Step 4-Plae aDrons D rnd fasten with nails.
Step 6-Continue holes for the vige gcrew
through the aprons.
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Step 6-Cut olrenings in the front apron for the
drawer front and the hand holce. Yerify measre
ment by the drawer front. (Fig. 40)'
Step ?-Nail drawet runs J and K-l in plece.
Step 8-Assemble drawer; fft and nail the back
betwen the sides !51/4" from.the back of the f ront
with s butt joint. Nail the bottom to the bottom
edge of the drawer sides. Fit the drawer and nail
run K in place beside it.
Step g-Nail supply shelves F in place'
Step l0-Plane tops of legs, ledges and aprong
flush.
Step ll-Bore 7A" holes, 7kil deep and finish
wi1-h 1/+" drill as at Y. Fasten the front top
strongiJ with 2lz" No. 12 screws, eslreciallv at
the vlsl. Glue wooden plugs in holes and plane
flush with bench top.
Fis. rro--4utting ilrauer opening and' haryl h'Qe in
beich aorm uith ATKINS Siloq Steel Rip Saw;
shnjino 9A" holee boreil' at A, anil the we ot
ATKINS-Compaes Sau in storting the cut-
Steo l2-Cut mortise in the vise jaw to receive
traveller H and hold in place with %" bolts as
shown, Place the traveller in the leg mortise to
i"pport tfte vise jaw a little above the top of
the bench.
Step l&-Locate accurately and b,ore ^a rather
clo8efitting hole in the jaw to reeive the vise screw-
Sten 14-Fit the vise serew and fasten to jaw;
nut viie in plrce and set i4 up. Cut the top of
ihe vire jaw-off so it will rest flush with the top
of the bench, and bevel as shown.
Step l5-Nail gupplv shelf G in Dlace.
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9/OeTAlL Hglr WALL TOOL CABINET
OF ORAWER.S

Wall Tool Cabinet-(Fig. 41 )-The wall
cabinet may be built of pine, white wood
or cypress, which may be stained and
varnished and be quite as efficient as a
more elaborate cabinet. Among the tools
used in makingthe saw horses and bench
will be found all that are necessary to
build this cabinet. The following list of
material will be needed; V+" board's ave
mentioned, but if boards are 18", allow-
ance must be made in cutting to sizes.
Top and Bottom, 251y'2"x10Y+"xY+".
Sides. 28rA"xl0"xVa".
Back: Z&rQ,xLz1Ailxty'2,,, board, or ply wmd.
Furring Z, 22tt/2,x7ilx1hil.
Shelf A. 22a/"ux8'%nxVt".
Doore, iyt/n'r-xLl ,vL;,xy4r. Quarter sawed boards
t resist tendencv to warp.
Step 2-Fasten shelf A with nails or screws ;
be sure it is plaed just the width of the drawer
fronts from the bottom.
Step 3-Nail furring Z in place and fit and
nail the back to Z and to shelf A.
Step 4-Fit and hang the doors with eurface
butts as suggested. The dor may be glued of nar-
row pieces to resist warping, if quarter sawed
boards are not available, or they my be cleated on
the inside. Panelled dmrs @y be made if desired.
Step 5-Bend the sheet metal drawer bottom
and sides ecurately. Fasten with 1/ No. 16 wire
nails and fit the dra:rer fronte.
Step 6-Place tools in the cabinet as desired;
fit blocks, rasks or screws to support them.
Step ?-Stain, shellac, varnish or paint the
cabinet inside and out as preferred.
Step 8-Fit gpring door c&tches H to the inside
of the-door as shown and place a small knob Y
in the center of each drawer front.
Step 9-I{ang the cabinet on the wall by driving
screws through the back into the wall studs, or put
up cleats to support cabinet. On masonry walls,
drill holes and drive in wood plugs for screws.

2 Drawer Bottoms and Sides E, l2!'x7Y+", aheet

metal.
2 Pairsof Surface Butts G.
2 Spring Dmr Catchee II.
I Cupboard Inck J.
To assemble:
SteD l-Fast€n top and bottom and sides with
6d finish nails or 2'l No.10 round head screws.
Be sure the distan@ between the sides equals the
leneth of shelf A. If rode of hardwood the sur-
face should be scralred with ATKINS Scraper be Fis. l}-Uctng on ATKINS Siloer Steel Sctzper
fore eand papering and aseembling. (Fig. 42,) Blade on lwril uooil" iln buililing uall tootr qbinct.
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 CHAPTER VIII
THINGS FOR YOU TO BUILD
Plans and Data
2OG Suggestions and where to Get
booklet deals primarily with starting tfre--!om9 shop and equipping
r-|-lHIS the
I '.,i"ir."" *flft tft" il"-i. f.""*t"dge he needs to build things successfully in his new
f ;ir;;:"-F;;itt.;;;th; can"follow which ever branches.-of home craftsman-
instead -of desc-ribing a" great variet{
;;il.;'i; "d.;"fit';i'ilit-ity. .so,bublished'
.r,io i"'J"t".i
#'"n;;U;";ffiffi;;;il,'fifi4;ia"-"ti*av we shall list a number of
unf'i.fti-*i"rJ"u"ft tt.i*'" worker'can find just the plans and
project suggestio4s,
data he desires.
KeY to Numbers Used in Lists Below
The figures which follow each article. listed below designate the pu-blishers who
wilf ?uinis-fr loU pi""*'J;;""ki;;-ali-."ipii-q"" to aid the reader in building. this

#*',itfi;1"?'"Tl'
price of these plans
;{T""q*?"'iii ffi*:'.'i:" the publishers'
be senl direct to'W;t'i;:"lf;
""""itiii*Jti;--A-"84t--l"ust
5i'd'"Nori" b.-C. lrruNS AND coMPANY'
Publisher of Plans
Address
Kevpoorrii-d"1""". ..__....381 Fourth Arenue, New York citv.
T' ur"iiriv....
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I4Paco's C""rt u'-sliju""ti*""t or commeice''washinston' D' c'
I wnorl rJtitization .rii;i;;l;-----:::---.----..-.--..-""
j.""a"ir"i"tir". ' zofiran-mortation Building, washington, D' C'
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Cedar Cheet, 1, 2, 3 Game Tables, l,2,3, 4, 5
Airolane,8 - Chess Table, 2, 4 Garage, I Car,7,2
Air-nlane, Model, 1' 2'8,7,,8
Aiiilane Prorrcllers, l' 3, E Chet, Colonial, I Garden Bench, 2
Chest, Drawers, 1, 3, 4 Garden Chair, 7
Alc6ve, Dining, 1' 2' 6 Pirate, Garden Gate, 1, 2
Antime Mirror, I Chest,
Chest, Tobacco, 2
2
Garden Seat, l, 2, 3,7
Aouaplane, 2' 6.7 ' 8 - Chest, Treasure, l, 3 Garden Swing, 3, 7
Aouarim, Built-in, z Chest and Seat, 4 Garden Table,3
Arbor and Gate, 1, 2' 8 Chicken Run, 2 Garden Trellis, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Archery Set, 1, 8 Chiltl's Slide, 3, 8 Glider, Simple, 7, 8
Arm Chair, 1 Grandfather Clock, 1, 2, 8
Ash TraY, EgYPtian' 2 China Closet, 2, 4
Cigarette Chest, 2 Qymnasium Equipment, 2
Ash TraY, Stsnd' 2' 3, 8
Clock Casee, 7,2,3, 5
Olothes Drier, 5 Ifangiing Shelves, 1, 2, 4
Babv Crib, 1 Ileated Dog lfouse, 7
Bedroom Chair, 7 Coach, Models, 1, 3
Cost€r, Snow, 1, 2, 5 House, Play, 3, 4
u,,, House, Dolls, 1, 3
B:i:f?3;I"S"i:I,,,, n,
' Coaster W&gon, 3
Coffee Table, 2, 3 Horizontal Bar, 2
Bench, Black-Cat,
2
I{oree, Gymnasium, 2
Bench Model Plane, 2 Colonial Closet, 1
Colonial Desk, 1 Ffydroplane, Racing,2
Bench, Spanish, 2
Bird Houses, 1,2,3' 4,5' E Colonial Mirror, 1, 4
Covered Wagon, Model' 1 Ice Boat, 2, 8
Block Puzzles, 1, 2
Ice Bq, 2
Boat for Pool, 2 Cruiser, 16-inch Outboerd, 2
I Cupboards, China, 1' 2' 3 Ice Skater, Push, 7
Boat Models, l,2,5' Inlaid Tray, 3
Bo&t, Motor, 2, 8 CrosgBows,2
Cycle Car, 2 Ironing Board, 2
Boat, Simple, ?
Bob-.Sled, Water, ? Japanese Summer House, 2
B@k€ses, 7, 2, 3, 4, 5,7 Desk and Bench, 6 Jewel Case, 3
Bookcases. SkvscraPer, 2, ? Desk Chair, 5
Book Ends, 1, 2, 3 Dining Aleove, 1, 2, 6 Kavak, Eskimo, 2
Bmk Shetves, 1, 3, 4 Dog House, 3, 5, 7 Kite, Airplane, 2
B@k Stands, 1, 3, 4 Dog Sled, 5 Kitchen Alcove, 1, 2, 6
Book Trough, 7, 2, 3' 4 Doll House, 1, 3 Kitchen Cabinet, 1, 2, 6
Bomerangs, 2 Doll House Furniture, I Kitchen CuPboard' 1' 2, 4' 6
Bootery Box, 6 Doors Scren, 3
Kitchen Table, 1, 2
Boudoir LamP, 7 Doors, Storm, 3
Kite, Box, 5, 8
Box Kite, 6, 8 Dressr, Kitchen, 1, 6
Box Raft, 6 Dynamic-Speaker Stand, 2
Iadder, Gymnasium, 2
Brrcket Shelf, 2 Isdder, Step, 3
Breakfast Cabinet, 2' 6
End Tables, 1, 3, 4, ? Lamp, Aladdin, 2
Brmder Coqp, 5, 8 Eeyptian AshtraY Stand, 2 L/amp, Antique Star, 2
Brmm Cabinet, 1, 2' 3
Electric Exerciser' 2 Lamp, Boudoir, 7
Built-in Cabinets, 2, 6 Lmp, Sun,2
Cabinet, Sewing, 1, 2,3, 4,7 Fence Trellis, 1, 2, 3 Iamp, Table, l, 2, 3

Cabinet, Spanish, 2 Feru Stmd, 4 Lathe,2

Cabinet, Stove, 2 tr'lat Top Desk, 1 Iattice Work, l,2,3, 4' 5

Camp Car, 2 Flower Boxes, 3, 4 Lawn Swing, 3, ?

Cmp F\rmiture, 1, 5 Folding Screns, l' 2' 3' 4 Iswn Table, 3
Camp Refrigerator,6 Firelme Cooker, 6 Iretter llack, 6
Car Jaek, 6 Fire Screen, 4 Lighting Fixtures, 2
Card Table, I Foot Stools, 2,3' 4, 5,7 Linen Clost, 6
Canoe MasLS&ils, 2 Fmt Scraper, 6 Liv+Bait Box, 6
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Meil Bo:.,5 Sc.reen-Grid S€t, 1 Table, Tavern, I
Magazlne Racks, 1, 3,,!, 6, 8 Screens, Hous€, 3 Table, Telephone, 1, 3, 4
Medicine Cloret, 2 Scrcll Ssw, Power. 2 Table, TilLTop, 1,7
Mcrry-Go-Round, 7 SeaPlane Model, 1, 8 Table Lanps, 1, ?
Mirrcr Frames, 1, 4 Sedan Chair, Model, I Target, Air Rifle, 2
Mitre Board, 2, 6 See-Saw, Merry-Go-Round, 2, 5 Tea Table, 7
Model Gliders, 8 Serving Tray, 6 Tea Wagon, I,2,3, 4
Model Planes, l, 2, 3, 7, 8 Setback Cabinet, 2 Telephone Cabinet, 1, 4
Model Ships, 1, 2, 8 Sewing Cabinets, l,2,3, 4 Telephone St@I, 1, 3, 4
Model Schooner, I Sewing Scren, 4 Toboggan, Ski, 2
Model Seaplarfe, l, 8 Sewing Table, 1, 4 T@l Box, 1, 2, 6
Model Sedan Chair, I Sheraton Chair, 4 Tool Box, Bench, 7
Model Stogs Coach, I Sheraton Desk, 4 Tool Cabinets, l,2, 3, 4' 5
Modernistic Book Case, 1. 2 Sheraton Table, I Towel Cabinet, 6
Modernistic Book Ends, l, 3, 8 Ship Clest, 6 Towel Reck, 5
Modernistic Desk, 4, 8 Ship Cupboard, 4 Toys, Wod, 1, 2, 3
Modernistic Igmp, ? Ship Models, 1, 2, 8 Trapea, Swing,2
Modernistic Scren, 1, 8 Ship Plaque, 2 Treasure Chest, 1, 3
Modernistic Stand, 1, 3, 8 She Box-Seat, 3, 5 Trellis. Garden, 1,2, 3, 4, 6
Modemistic Table, 4 She Cabinet, 6 Trough, Bmk, L,2, 3, 4
Nest of Tables, 4 Shutters, Window, 3 Trough, Drinkins,5
Skifi, Sailine, 2
Outboard Aquaplane, 7 Skiis, 2 Utility Cabinet, 5
Outboard Cruiser, 2 Skyscraper Bokcase, ? Utility Table, 6
Outboard Hydreplane, 2 Sled, IcSailins, 2 Valance Boarde, 2
Outboard Runabout, 2 Smoking Cabinet, 1, 2 Vanity Care, 4
Outdmr Gym,8 Snow Sleds, 2. 6 Vanity Table, 4, 5
Parallel Bars, 2 Snow Shoes, 2 Venetian Swing, 2
Pantry Shelves, 6
Spanish Bench, 2
Pergola, 1, 3 Spanish Cabinet, 2 Wagon, Child's,3
'Wagon, Covered, Model,
Photo Statuettee, 2 Spanish Galleon, 4 'Wagon, Tea,
1
Pier Cabinet, 1, 2 Sport Plane, 7 l,2, 3, 4
'Wall Cabinet,3
Plaque, Ship, 2 Stase Coach Models, 1
Play llouse, 3, 4 Stationary Cabinet, ? Wall Desk, 5
Play Table, 1, 4 Stand, Dynamic-Speaker, 2 Wall Shelves, 1, 2, 3
Pols Screen, 7 Star lamp, 2 Water Bob-Sled, ?
Porch Chair, 1, 3 Ststuettes, Photo, 2 Water Scootcrs, 2
Porch Swing, 1 Stemboat, Model,8 Water Wheel, 5
Potting Bench. 6 Stepladder, 3 Weather Vane, 1,2, S, 4,5
Poultry House. 2 St@I, F@t, 2,3, 4,6,7 Welsh Dresser, I
Priscilla Cabinets, l,2, 4, 7
Stol, Telepbone, 1, 3, 4 Wheelbarrow, 4,5
Summer llouse, Japanese, 2 Window Boxes, 2, 3
Rabbit Book Cse, 2 Sun Dial, Pedestal, 3 'Window Refrigerator, 6
Racing Yacht, 1, 8 Surf Sleds, 8 Window Scr@ns, 8
Radiator Cover, 4 Swing, Iswn, 3, 7 Window Seats, 3, 6
Radiator Seat, 2 Swing, Venetian, 2 Window Yentilators, 3
Radio Bench, 3
Table, Bridge, 3, 4
Winthrop Desk, I
Radio Cabinet, 1
Table, End, 1, 3, 7
Wmd Puzles, l, 2, 3
Runabout, Outboard, 2 Work Benchs, 7, 2, 8, 4, 5,1
Table, Gateleg, 1, 3 'Wren llouses, 2,3, 4,6
Sailing Outfit, Cane, 2 Table, Kitchen, 1, 6
Saw Bench, 3 Table, Power Saw, 2
Writing Cabinct, 1,8, 4,7
Saw, Table for, 2 Table, Sewing, 1, 4 Yacht, Models, 1, 2, 8
Schooner, Model, I Table, Smoking, 4 Yard Furniture, 2, 3
HOME WORKER'S BIBLIOGRAPHY
HE Publishers listd below, will Furniture Upholstery, Emil A. Johnrcn,
Manual Arts Press, Peoria, Ill. ----.-----...-.---
gladly send full information on MakeYour Own Furniture, Popular Mehanics
1.25
1.00
books, plans or periodicals for home Wood Finiehing, H. R. Jeffrey, Muual Arts
workers, up-on appliiation. While care Press, Peoria, I11.....,-----..-....-.-,..-.---..---..---- 1.50
has been exercisd to insure accuracy, Reproduction of Antique Fbrniture, Herman
Ifjorth, Brue Publishing Co., Dlilwauke.. 3.50
for anv
we cannot assume resDonsibilitv-books Carpentry
prices g'iven. Quotations on o'r I{ow to Judge a House, U. S. Department
plans desired should be obtained direct of Commerce, Washington, D, C.............-...-. .10
from the publishers. Practical Wood Carving, E, Rowe, Bruce
Publishing Company, Milwaukee, Wisc. ..-. 1.25
Manipulation of Tools and Wood A Courre in Wood Turning, A. S. Milton and
O. K. Wohlers, Bruce Publishing Company 1.50
Elments of Woodwork ,and Construction, Instructicns in Wmd Finishing, R. A. MeGee
Chas. A. King, Auerici,n Bmk Company, and A. G. Brown, Brue Publishing Co. -.-- 1.60
Chieeo, Ill. --.-.--.----.-.-......-.-......-...........--......91.08 Problem in tr'urniture Desigr, J. J. Luko-
Principles of Wmd-workinc, H. Hjorth., witz, Bruce Publishing Cnmpany.---.-...--.--..-- 2.50
Bruce Publishins Co., Milwaukre, Wisc. ..-- 1.?6 Probleru of Artistio Wmd Turning, E. W.
Ifandwork in \Ymd, William Noyes, Manual Ensinger, Bruce Publishing Crmpany........ 1.25
Art8 Press, Peoria, Ill.--.-.-..--.--..--......... 3.85 Constructive Carpentry, Chas. A. King,
Essentials of Woodworking, Ira S. Grifiiths, American Book Company...--.....-................--. .84
Manual Arts Press, Peoria, Ill. ....-------...-.-. 1,25 Inside Finiehing, Chas. A. King, Amerien
100 Problems in 'Woodwork, W, A. Devette, Bmk Company ..-...---......-.. .96
Brue Publishing Co., Milwaukee, \{isc..... 2,00 Carpentry, Ire S, Grifiiths, Manual Arts
Coping Saw Work, E. F. Worst, Bruce Pub- Press ........--....."-
lishing Co., Milwauke, Wis...--...-......-.-... 2.40 -----..----..-.... 1.25
Making Things
Furniture Making Hore 'Workshop Manual, Popular Science
PrcjectB in F\rrniture Making, F. A, Adms, Monthly ....-..--.--...--.--.-------. 5.00
. Brue Publishing Co., Milwauke, Wiec. ....$1.45 Boys' Mehuics Library, Popular Mehanics,
Built-in Fumiture, Popular Mechanics, Four volmes -.----.--.---.....---.. 8.00
Chiego, Ill. .........------..................-........-...... 2.60 Boy Birdhouse Architeture, L. H. Baxter,
f\rrniture Making, I. S. Grilfiths, Manual Bruce Publighing Company.-.-.....-....-.---....... 1.00
Arts Press, Peorig, Ill. ................................ 1.26 Maks It Yourself, Populer Mechanics...........-. 3.00
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Special Features of ATKINS
Silver Steel Hand Saws
The Story of SILVER STEEL
SILVER STEEL is the invention of
Ur. n. C. Atkins, the founder of E. C'
ATKINS AND COMPANY. It is manu-
ir"i"t"a exclusively for ATKINS under
i"".iut secret formula. Nothing tut
"iie^nnest virgin ore is used, and when
combined with the other expensive- ln-
sredients of the formula, the resutt. tt
t-hefinest steel ever made into saw blades
:;.tdity of as high quality as the finest
RAZOR steel.
Gas TemPering
SILVER STEEL receives gur
of Gas Tempering, which nlake,s
""o"*.
ihe saw blade uniforrnly tough and hard'
without beins brittle. This is the reason
;i';-;- SiiV=rn srEEL saw will hold
ii."t.e" *tting edge far longer- thatr
wny it is easier to
and"also
".t"-ottt"".
nt6 a Sff,VPR STEEL Sdw and to make
each tooth uniform.
Two-WaY TaPer Grinding
After tempering, the SILVER STEEL
uua"Jioi,q.tKIN"S Hand Saws are co-oled
;"d ih"" sent to the grinding room whe-re
thev are two-way Taper Ground. 'I'he
ItaAe is so ground thaC it actually tapers
if) t"o* t"ooth edge, the widest-part'
riftiousfrout the entiie blade towards the
Uu.t 6t saw which is the thinnest part;
and (2) gradually tapers from the handle
[o pii"t"ot the iaw. See Fig. 43. The
Fio. rg-Shonins how ATKINS Hand' Saws are
'i;;";-G,.;;;d:'i'Exis ieroted ! or xke ot ctearness. )
' Fiouree are sauges-higher
the tigilre' ttue
- thinner thc saw.
tooth edee is of uniform thickness over
entire lenEth of blade. This two-way
Taper Griiding is found only in a genu-
ine SILVER STEEL Saw. It Prevents
linaine or buckling and thus makes the
saw r[n freely and easily in the cut.
CHAPTER IX
Blades Are Hand Smithed
All SILVER STEEL Saws are smithed
bv hand. This is a vitally important
nlocess. often sliehted or even omitted in
inaking'other brdnds of saws. Smithing
is done in the ATKINS factories only by
the most skilled men, and is a process of
careful hammering to remove all uneven-
ness, so the blade will cut true to the line.
Perfection Handle for Hand Saws
Fio.tL-ShMAns
how ATKINS
Perfectin Han-
ille- ilireats tttll
force of stroke to
'mttini
sPecial eilse of
wu. not to boclc
of ffiu M uith
d.it stale hnnille,
in itntteil vutlinas.
With the Improved Perfection Handle,
used onlv on the finest ATKINS Hand
Saws, every ounce of power exerted bY
the user is directed upon the cutting
edge of the btade. See Fig. 44. This
type of handle eliminates wrist strain
air-d makes every ounce of pressure count
along the entire length of the cutting
edEe. The handle itself is a thing of
beiuty, being made of fine woods, hand-
somelv carved and polished.
ATKINS also riakes the old-stYle,
straisht-across handle for those who
prefe"r this type, and it is furnished regu-
iarly on cei"0ain numbers of ATKINS
Hand Saws.
Beauty of Finish
ATKINS SILVER STEEL Saws maY
be easily distinguished by the beauty
and fineriess of their polish. The famous
Damaskeen and Mirror finishes were
originated by ATKINS, and are used
only on SILVER STEEL Saws.
Popular Patterns of Hand Saws
On the following pages' many of the
most oopular patterns of ATKINS Hand
Saws'aie sho-wn and described briefly,
so that you can readily select the type of
handle 6r style of blade you prefer.
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Atkins Silver Steel Saws for Your Shop
The No. 400-Skew Back Begular
The No. 40l-Straight Back, Ship Point
Atkins No. 53-Skew Back, Regular Pattern
Points rrcr inch, Cutofi, any length.-....---
Points per inch, Rip, any length.--------
Irength, inches.-
Retoil price, each-----..-..-----.-.--
Atkins No. 65-Siraighx Back, Ship Point
Points per inch, Cutoff, any length-.----.-,-----------
Points per inch, Rip, any length---.-.---
Irength, inches.-
Retail price, each.--...............-.-
Atkins No. 5l-Skew Back, Regllar Pattern
Points per inch, Cutoff, any length.....-...
Points per inch, Rip, any length-......-.
Irength, inches-.
Retail price, each---.-...-...-....-..-
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No. 400-Skew Back Regular
The No. 400 Skew Back Regular Lland
Saw is preferred by the cdtical artisu
who appreciates quality in tools. The
blade is of senuine SILI|ER STEEL,
mirror polish. Taper Ground snd fitted
rvith solid rorewood handte. The handle
is Atkins fmproved Perfection Pattern
-power wrist strain and gives
that Drevents
more on the cutting €dge with
less efiort to the orrerator. Has nickel-
plated screws. Made in Skew Back,
regular and ship point patterns.
No. 40l-Straight Back, Ship Point
A saw of extraordinary quality, work-
manship and finish. Genuine SILVER
STEEL blade. FIVE gauges taper
ground. MIRROR polish. Solid ROSE-
WOOD handle of Atkins fmproved Per-
f*tion Patlern which prevents wrist
strain. Nickel plated screws. Made in
regular and ship pattern and straight
back only.
This saw, the arist@rat of the saw
world, is recommended for the critical
artisan who purchass the finest tmls.
No. S3-Skew Back, Regular Pattrm
This sarv appeals to all high-class
mechanics for general caurentry and the
home workshop. This is the most popu-
lar saw on the market today, Ttre blade
is of genuine SILVER STEEL, taper
ground. It is given the ATKINS exclu-
sive Damaskeen Finish, Fitted with the
Atkins fmproved Perfetion handle of
apples'ood, embossed and polished, which
prevents wrist strain. Made in both
regular and sh'ip patterns.
7, 8, I, 10,
5' 51/2, 6
18n 20"
s2.80 $3.10 $3.40 $3.60 93.?5
No. 65-Straight Back, Ship Point
This is another of our most popular
pattern saws for the home workshop
mechanic ; the companion saw to No. 53,
qcepting the straight back. SILVER
STEEL, Damaskeen finish, embossed and
polished applewood handle. fmproved
Perfetion Pattern prevents wrist strain.
Made in both regular and ship patterns.
7, 8, 9, 10, 11
5, 51/2, 6
18n20D22"24,'26x
$2.80 $3.10 $3.40 $3.60 $3.?5
No. 5l-Skew Back, Regular Pattern
This saw is similar to No. 53 in seneral
specifications, excepting that it is fitted
with a straight across pattern handle of
applewood, highly polished; has four
nickeled screws and medallion. Recom-
mended for the home craftsman. Made
in both regular and ship patterns.
7, 8, 9, 10, 11
4Lk, 6, 67/2
18' 20t 22n 24n 26"
s2.80 $3.10 $3.40 $3.60 $3.76
 Atkins Junior Mechanic Eand Saw Atkins No. LBack Saw
This saw is mado of genuine SILVER STEEL. ATKINS No. 2 Back Saw is made of genuine
Skew back. taner sround blade, highly polished and SILVER STEEL and fitted with an applewood
beautifully €tched: Beech handle, coffee stained, handle, handsomely laequered. The handle is
full carvil, with two nickel-plated screws and fastened to the blade with two brass screws, and
a medallion. This is a high grade home workshop medallion. The back is made of first quality blupd
saw for the young or older amateur mechanic steel, -pres*d on back of blade, making it stifi aid
desiring a small, light saw. f;acked in attractive rigid. This saw is used for fine work where a
individual boxes. larger saw is not practical.
Points per inch, Cutoft-----... .------....-.9 Points per inch, any length---------.-.-..-..--.--.-.----..-----14
Irengthl inches .-.-.-...-..-.-.-..-.------.--20n Lens:th, inches ---. 8" 10" lzx 74n 16"
Retail price, each.------.----..-------.-.--..-.-.-.'..-.--------..--.--$2.40 Retail p.rice, each.-$z.?0 $2.40 $2.70 $3.05 $3.40

Atkins No. 2-Compaas Saw Atkins No. I Mitre Box Saw

The blade is made of SILVER STEEL' speciallv In the manufacture of this gaw we use genuine
tempered, filed and pt. The handle is of earved Atkins SILVER STEEL. The back is of qtra
and- rrclished applewood, attached with one saw heavy spring steel, clamlred in place to hold the
screw and medallion. This saw is of extra fine blad; rigid. The handle is of applewood with pol-
quality and will stand a great deal of hard usage. ished edge. Made either 4, 5, or 6 inches uder back.
Points per inch, any length-...--....----------..-----.-.....----.--8 Points per inch....18"-12 pts, 20" to 32"-lL vts.
I€neth,- inches .-------------. 10" lzn 14" 16" Length, inches-
Retail prie, erch.....--......$ .80 $ .85 S .90 $ .95 18o zT't 22n 24n 26" 28" 30" 320
Retail price, each, width under back 4"
$3.65 $A.95 $4.35 $4.60 $4.95 $5.35 $6.60 $5.95
Retail nrice. each.
-
rvidth under back 6"
$1.75 $5.20 $5.60 $6.00 $6.35 $6.85
Retail nrice. each. width under back 6"
$5.20 $5.60 $6.15 $6.65 $7.15 $9.25
Atkins No. l1-Adjustable Compass Saw
Ifere is a SILVER STEEL Compass saw that
will be found most convenient for general ure. The
blade is notehed to fit into an adjustable handle at
various angles. This saw is necessary in every
home workshop set of tools.
Points per inch, any leng0h.....-........-.....---..----..--...-.-.8 Atkins No. l00-Flooring Saw
Inngth, inches ....------.--.. 10" 12" 74" 76" Desienedfor sawing into flat surfaces, such as
Retail prie, each-.--.-.-......$ .80 $ .85 $ .90 $ .95 floors,-without neessity of boring or using chisel.
The point is tooth€d on both edges 80 that -out'of-
theriay spots may be reached with ease. Male o{
Atkins- SILVER Stl'nr., beautifullv polished and
etched. Applew'ood handle, highlv polished, speciallv
-
designed. ilas two saw screws and one redallion.
Points per inch------.......------- .......-----10

Atkins No. 6-Keyhole Saw Ireneth, inches ---..-..-'-.---.--..-.-----.-.18"

RetaiI prie, each ---------...-------.-.----...-.-......'..-----.-.--.$2'5;
The finest keyhole mw in the world' SILVER
STEEL adapts itdf to this class of saw most
admirablv. -Beeuse of its extreme toughness, the
blade hoids its sharp cutting eds€ and is not
easilv broken. Especiallv adapted for home work-
ghop- owner'g kit'- Applewood handle, varnished
and polished edges. Blade fastened to handle with
saw screw and medallion'
Points per inch, any length---.--...-..--..-..-..---.------.-.....10
Length, inches ..-----------.--.--..-.---.---,-----. 10" 72'
Retail price, each.---.---.----.-.-..,..-.,..------.--,.$'45 $ .50
Points per iIrch, anv leneth.---...----....---------------17
!tr-. .ffi *-"Wiils .,S d#trt -
Icnsth, inchcs .......------.---- 6"
n"t"-it ir.ice, each......-.......$1.35 $1.45 $f'6'0 $1.75

=--*=:fr-E 4
Atkins No. 3-Nest of Saws
ATKINS No. 3 Negt of Saws contains a SILVER
--*"-fl!d
STEEL kevhole and compass blade; also an 18-
inch speciil nail-cutting blade' When nails or
other metals are encountered, you may easily cut
through the metal with tho nail-cutting blade and
procedd with your regular hand saw. Roomy
idiustable Dattern handle.
Ieneth, inches. Kevhole Blade ...-...-..--.........-----.--.10"
I*nlth, inches, Compass Bladc ..----.-.....-..--.-.......74"
Ianith, inches, Nail Cutting 81ade...........------..'-18"
Rettil Drice, per set ........-..-........,..-...............,,..,...$2'40
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 Atkins No. f5-"AAA" Eand Saw Jolnier
(ll.lustralzil in ?ig. 16 on pogc 29)
Atkins "AAA" Iland Saw Jointer is an essential
tool in filing hand, rip, and panel 8aws. Its us
adds to the efiiciency of the 8aw by making the
teeth uniform in length. This is a practical tool
Atkins No. O-Scraper Blades for the home workshop owner vho appreciates
SILVER STffiL is admirably adapted for this accuratelv fitted Hand, Rip and Panel Saws.
purpose and the craftsman will find it the best Retail price, each....-..-.-..-.-...-.-.--..------...-',--.--.--------..S .20
icraper blade he has ever used. Atkins Cabinet
Scrapers are far superior in edge holding qualities
to thbse ordinarily used' tr\llv appreciated bv the
mechanic accustomed to using fine tools. Each
blade packed in wu paper cartons.
Standard sizeF
Price per Price per
Size Dozen Size Dozen
2 rx4" ............--..s.25 4 n'il ................9 ,50
21Attx42 """ """" '30 4Y"tr*U" -...-..-..-.,-.. .55
2 ilx60 -.....-..-...-- .35
Atkins No. 395-Saw Set
3 "x4" -.........._,_._ .35 Atkins No. 395 Saw Set has a revolving anvil
SYtr*n" ................ .40 Za/2t,x6,, ---.--_--,------ .gE with indicator dial. Lever placed below the bodv
4 "x4" ................ .45 I "x6il ...-.-,.-.-....- .40 of Eet. Gauge screw has check nut, which pre
2 t'x|" ............._.. .30 l!2"vgt' ...-..-...--..-- .55 vents it from coming loose. The revolving anvil
zrk,x6" ................ .35 4 "x6n ..........,....- .55 cives the required bevel and depth of set of teeth
3 "x5" -..-.-.--..-..- .35 l7/2t'xgL -....-.......... .60 irom 4 to 16 teeth lrer inch. Hardened anvil and
g1/2,,x5,, ................ .40 5 nx6n --.............- .65 plunger. Finely tempered stel spring. Nickel
plated,
hetail nricc, each......................-...........-.......''.-...-'...$1.50

Atkins No. 4-Rams llorn Floor Scrapcr

Hardwood frme, varnished and smoothly pol-
ished; it fits the hand and will not chatter.
Size of blade...-- ---------.-----.-------..-31,6" x8". Overall 12"
Retail price, each........-..-..-.--...-...........-...-..--.--.----.--.$1.65

Atkins "AAA" Saw Set No. 5

Atkins No. 5-Floor ScraPer Atkins "AAA" No. 5 Saw Sets are of high qual-
Made of eolid metal, 11 inches long. Two thumb- ity plunger type, used for lland Saw retting which
screws hold blade wurely in place' Center his-manv advantaces over other sets of this type.
thumb-ssrew presses blade into convex form to Thev noi onlv prevent breaking of the teeth, but
hug the work closely. SILVER STEEL Blade, assrire absolule uniform set and avoid the possi-
beveled edges. Dxtra fine japaned finish. hilitv of settins the teeth t@ far down on the
Size of blade...... "-...-.....-.....2Y2"x2!2"
[i"ai. e hammer blow reaches the tooth through
Retail prie, each--.--..........-....-.................-.-...-....-.---$1.25 a olunser. Amount of set easily and accurately
adiusted. A very practical tol for the home
s'orkshoD owner.
Retail piice, each...-..---..-....--........-..-.- ..-...-.--....-.-..'$2.30

Atkins "AAA" Saw Clamp No. 2

Atkins "AAA" Saw Clamp holds the saw bv an
e@entric roller running between the two connect-
ing arches instead of thumbscrews' When pressure
is aprrlied to blade, it is held securely, and will
not chatter. Attached by wood screw or loose
lug. This Saw Clamp is practically indispensible
in a well esuipped home workshop.
Retail price, each.-..............---..-.......-.-....--.-.---.----.-.$2.00 Atkins No. 8-Iland Saw Filer
Atkins No. 8 Hand Saw Filer. This saw filing
for the purpose ever
device is the most perfect tool
nloduced. Bv the following directions th€ most
inexperienced boy can file a saw corrrtly, bring-
ine Lach t@th to lh€ same bevel and pitch. It can
be-used with wood clamp in an ordinary vise or
with an iron saw clamp' A favorite with home
workshop owners.
Retail piice, each-.---..-........-.-...---..-....-.-......-...'..'.....$2.?0
Atkins Grinding Wheelg
Atkins ACROLITE Grind-
inc Whels are made of CrY*
tallin€ Alumina, almost as
hard s tle diamond for cut-
Atkine "AAA" Saw Vise
The principal advantages lie in its easv adjust-
ment, slrong- construction and satisfactory servie.
A slieht Dressre on the outer jaw holds the saw
firmly- in- place. Thie vise operates on the lck
lever orinciple, which prevents overstraining s
in the- ese -where the wrew ls u8ed. The jaws
are lined with rubber which makes them noieless.
Made of beat malleable iron, finely fnished in black
enamel.
Retail prie, each......................................................$1.45

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 Atkins No. 2-Solid Tooth Circular Rip Saw
This Saw is especiallv designed for rippins;
flat qround: 18 eauge; made in standard sizes
ror a-tt r:oriabte ind bench machines: furnished
filed and set. Atkins SILVER STEEL Circular
Saws are recommended for your rvorkshop.
Diameter, inches ----..--....,.-.-.----..--..---'-"--..-- 6" 8u
Gauge .---....-..-.... ........-...-.-. 18 18
HolJ...-............... ............... V+" 7/e'
Retail price,
each-.-.......-.....---.-.-...-.-.........-...$2.08
Atkins No. 37-Mitre Saw
Atkins No. 3? Mitre Saws are most efficient
where a smooth cut is desired, The first cleaner
tooth on this circular mitre saw is bevel filed alter-
nately in each sectio'n. Mitre Saws are special
hollow ground to run without s€t, for smooth cut-
ting, as in furniture factories and fine cabinet
work. Highly recommended for the home work-
$2'?7
shop, Made in etandard sizes and carried in stock
for all portable and bench machines.
Diametei, inches ...-..-.......-...-.-................--. 6*'
Retail price, each..-.....-.-...........-.---.......-...-..$3.40 $4.28

Atkins No. 8-Solid Tooth Circular Cutofi Saw Atkins Dado Heads or Groovers
This pattern is SILVER STEEL designed for cut-
tius acioss the grain. We carry a stock in all stand- Atkins Dado l{eads are made from genuine SII-
ard sizes for nortable and bench machines. Fur- VER STEDL. They have a calracity for cutting any
nished filed a;d set. A home workshop necessitv' width grmve from {-inch to 4 inches, and can-be
Diameter, inches -.-.---.-.-....- 6' made tb cut wider' grmves if necessary. Atkins
Gauge.--.-.....-.-...- 18 18 Dado Heads are made in six different combination
Hole ................... ......-...... %" 7A"
sets, each set consisting of two outside saws, erch
Retail price, each..-.....-.....--.....- $2,08 $2.77 of which is a groover in itself. They are furnished
with as many inoide cutters as the width of desired
muimum gioove requires. The inside dtters are
made from *-inch to %-inch thick. The outside
cutters ar€ {-inch thick. It will cut a pe-rfect
groove, eithei with or across the grain-with-an
Jxeedingly smooth, even cut. All standard eizes
carried in stock, fitted ready for uge.
No. 2 set to cut to sl,, wide.
Diameter, inches .-.--...---.-.-----.-..--....--.... 6" 8il
Retail price, each.......-.........-....................$10.39 $1a.13

AtkinsNo. ?-Solid Tooth Combination Circular Saw

This Atkins SILVER STEEL Saw when prop-
erly fitted, both crosscuts and rips. Made of
Atkins senuine SILVER STEEL; flat ground; Atkins Narrow Band Saws
18 gauge; furnished filed and set. You nftd this
ombination Saw for your outfit. Atkins is the oldest maker of Band Saws in the
Diameter, inches -.--..-..--.--.. g' 8" United States i consequentlv, the cuttins-qualities'
Gauge ..-.-.....--.-.-- 18 18 flsibilitv, and durability of Atkins Band Saws
Hole ................... ...-.--..-.-. V+" 7/e" have been developed to the highest degree'
Retsil price, each.-............-..,.... 52.08 $2.?7 Our Narrow Band Saws are made with the s&me
care and precision as our Wide Bands' We use
SILVER STEEL snd thev are of equal qualitv in
all respects.
The quality work produced in thousands of home
workshops by use of Atkins SILVER STEEL Nar-
row Band Siws demonstrates their superioritv over
Atkins "Jig" and Scroll Sars ordinary saws. Made in my length. Specify length
Atkins Felloe Webe and Fay's Patent Scroll Saw and width in ordering.
Blades are un*celled for fast, fine cutting on Jig Points Der inch, my width...-......----.-..-8, 4, 5,6, 7
of SILVER STEEL, in
Saw Machine. Mader1"" Width .......... 7/a" &' 7/+" 96"
lensths ransing 1"o tro 1", Retail price,
lrength, inches .....-.....,.... 6" Per foot ...... .091 .091 .091 .098 .106 .112 .126 '154
Retoil price, each..-..-..................-............-..$ .15 $ .15 Brazire..-..... .35 .36 .35 .SS ,gE .42 .42 ,45

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 The No. ? and No. 8 Hack Saw Frames are amply
strong but light. They are used by many home
workshop owners,
Finely finished hardwbod handle. Packcd one in
a box with blade.
Atkins Silver Steel Hack Saw Blades Length..-.-------..-.-- ----.8", 9u, 1gn, 72"
Made of the same high qualitv stel as Atkins
SILVER STEEL Saw-Atkins exclusive formula'
Wonderful cutting qualities. Atkins SILVER
STEEL Iland llack Saw Blades, if used in a first-
class frame, upon any slrecified material are guar-
anteed to last at least SIX TIMES as long, and to
cut TWICE as fast as any alloy steel blade of the
same dimensions, They will lower cost and save
money. Atkins SILVER SI'EEL "Blue End" Hack
Saw Blades are the best.
These blades can be purchased in different
lengths and teeth per inch. Atkins No. l0-Ilack Saw Frame
I*neth, inches .--.-,-.--..-------.-. 10" tzn
Teeth per inch-....-...-...---.,--- -- --18-24-32 l4-18-24-32 Hard Rubber Non-Breakable Handle, "Easv Grip"
Retail price, each..--....---------.. $0.30 $0.30 Dattern ; hung low, thus directing entire force of
itroke on a line with the cutting edge of blade.
This increases the cutting power, gives the oper-
ator better control, and prevents injurv to the hand
should blade break. Frame of cold rolled steel rt-
inch thick and ft-inch wide. Nickeled qnd higttlv
polished; a,ljustable from 8 to 12-inch blades. Peg
on frame fits into a seric of holes in the outside
frame, making it Etrong and rigid when adjusted.
Depth under back to cutting edge of blade, 3 inches.
Thls Hack Saw is highly recommended to the
skilled mechanic or the modern home worker who
demands a hack saw with a strong, sturdy frame'
Atkins Non-Breakable Hack Saw Blades Packed one in a box with blade.
Atkins Non-Breakable llack Saw Blades are made Adjustable lengths, inches-.---------------.8'
with the usual hard edge, but with a soft back that Retail price, each...-...-.....-.-.-..-.-..----..--.--.-.----..-...-.-.'$2.50
practically prevents breakage. Thev s}ould not be
ionfused wittr any so-called "flexible'.' blades.
The edge is tempered to insure a cutli4c cap-a9ity
equal to ;U-hard blades. Therefore, while the blade
will cut fully as fast and hold its cutting edge as
lonq as the ;ll-hard blade, the liabilitv to break or
snap oft is praclically eliminated.
Hand blades, all lengths, are measured center to
*iilis. of- holes.
center
frl"a"rj can be Durchased in difierent
lengths and points per inch.
Length, inches .--. 72D
Teeth per inch.,-...18-24-32 14-78-24-32 t4-18-24-32 Atkins No. ll-Ilack Saw Frame
Retail rrrice, each $0.10 $0.10 $0.10
Hard lubber, non-breakable, open grip handle.
This handle gives the operator complete control oJ
the saw at ail times, Frame is made of extra high
grade steel, %-inch wide and 5/32-inch thick. Verv
itrong and stiE but lisht. Adjusbble Jrom 8 to 12
inchea. Nickeled and highly polished. Depth under
back to cutting edge, 4 inches. This Hrck Saw is
highly recominded to the mehanic who wants a
hiih grade, strong, sturdy frame. Packed one in a
box with blade.
Atkins No. ?-IImk Saw Frame Adjustable lengths ..-...-.....-.----------8il 9n
Atkins No. ? Extension }[ack Saw Frame is very Retail price, each.-.....--.-----.-...---.-..-.-.-.'.--..--........---.$f .40
strong and rigid, taking 8 to 1Z-inch blades. Peg
on thi under;ide of the frame fits into a series of
-Canor outer side. Handle turns
holes on the upper to
MACHINE KNIVES
adiust tension.- be set to four different angles.
Ni;kel-Dlated, finelv buffed and polished. Depth' 3
inches:-width. {t-inch ; thickness, $-inch.
Selected hardri'md handle, finelv finished, ma-
hogany colored.
Ad-jusiable lengths--.----..--.--'.----------8n 9" 70" Llil lzn
Reiail price, each--..--------.-...-.--- -.-...----$1.65

Atkins "Blue Star" High Speed Steel Planer Knives

Atkins Knives are made from genuine High Speed

Ste;l. A scientific heat treating process results in
hating toughness combined with maximum
"1eel
edse-holding qualities. The abilitv of {'Jki!s I'BLUE
Slrln" rrigtr Speed Steel PLANDR KNIVES to do
tast. clean.lmooth cutting proves they have no Ireer
on ihe market. Genuine Atking "BLUE STAR"
Atkins No. 8-Ilack Saw Frame High Speetl Planer Knives are absolutelv dependable
Atkins No. 8 Hack Saw is a onepiece frame and for" ttti, home workshop mechanic who demands
not an extensibn frame as the No. ?. Very stifl and accurate and smooth planer cutting. These Knives
rigid. l*-inch wide, $-inch thick, rounded edge, can be had in standard sizes to fit anv machine.
3 jnches deep. iemnlate paper will be furnished on request. More
Lengths, inches -...---.........-- 8" 9il Llu lzn ti-e'ot 6"chine; less on the grinder. Data and
ttrir
Retail price, each...--.............$ .95 $1.00 $1.05 $1.15 prices on Knives for all macbines sent on request.

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 ATKINS SILYER STEEL CROSS.CUT SAWS
The Saw With the Blue Stick

Atkins perfection pattern Cressgut Saw No.5 is designed for cutti-ng-1'el-low pine, hard wmds and
r;;;-;"-'i;";i;";h ;;e ;qn"". irade or SILVER srEEL' seernent -Ground'
"""i;;;;'[;il;-;i;#.-
i;;'tg-;ii;;;;;1 %;-i'"d;;"*h*"il;i;;'";f"-nt. nolas its cutting edge' and cuts rast' rree and
;;i: 6iA1o-Ele inctes wid; at-center: 3rla inches wide at ends.

Atkins Meteor Cross-Cut Saw No. 8 is maale o.f genuine SILI'ERset. STT'4L .and is Sgement Glound'
14x16x1? sauge, which #;*i.n[;.."t1]:-;.tth-u".vlittt.
-ttre Teeth and rakers have heavv
"""UrlJi"qo
base, makins them very .t"o-"g." Eiiif!:i-ofiJf"a-""i1 etcrca. SILVER STEEL used in this saw is
iiiii 1*'iii:ri'ti!--ia; h"ldi-#i'q"iiii.J. F/n' wide at ends md 5" wide at center' --.....-.-----""" ql F&l
rener.hs, fet .....--.--..-.. ^.91^

' Atkins Forestrv Pattern Tooth Cross-Cut Saw- No' f-is macle of genuine -ILjER'STiEEL' The blade
is Segment Ground, 14xl6xt8^!iil;';#;;;iJ"i"-L-iitii"*. Trt. sa-* has highlv polished surfaces which
in cutting, Requires v€ry little r,ieht;"ight, v.eistill-enough for hard work'
'st;;";iit;;iil;il il-.iaii"l-'"1"tei.'' Etclea ivith Atkins
result faster and easier
""f- trademark and name'
Rctail price, each.....-.-.-...-......-.

Atkins Silvc Steel On€-Man Cross-Cut Saw No; 389 Atkins Silver Steel OneMan Cross-Cut Saw No' 390
Blatle is made of genriine Atkins SILVER
STIiEi. T@-th Jdge of eiven thickness' Bladegrad' Matls of genuine SILVER STEEL' ffnelv pol-
i"ffo t"ouiJ-io*tr-d the point on the back, 'Iaper ished, taper ground,15x19x17 gauge, to run free
16x19x1? gauge. Two cutting teeth and
Ground.- --l,t-"iJ
;-;il;;. in sliew back pattern. Handle and emy, Tuttle Tooth' Fitted with hardwood ,
finely carved md varnished on edge.
3' hantlle. Polished on edges. Large rmmy grip ;
Gritfr", feet..-...---..-..-..-..---.--..-. ?t/"' $5'70
n"t"'it p"i"", each--------..----.-.-----..-.$4.25 $5.00 ^il^ permits user to wear heavy gloves'
Iansths.feet.-....-,---.-.---..----------.-- 3' |Vz' 4'
Reta*il piice, each...-..-...........----..----$3.15 $3.?0 $4.20

Atkins Cross-Cut Saw Handle No' 33

Atkins Cross-Cut Saw Handle No' 33 is

made of specially .selected hardwmd thor-
oughly geasoned and kiln dried. Has heavv
solid steel bolt with quick detashable thread.
Attrins Saw Tool No. 9 Has heavy steel and fibre washer.
Atkins AAA Saw Tool No' I is the best say t9q! lVill not wear or break. The
t""-fritlnc Ci&"-Cut Saws. It is ?" long and 1S" handleis 7" long irreslrective of
*ia.. U-uae of the best material and very strong'
This tooi a;n be used as jointer, raker gayge' tooth lmp. The ideal handle for PraG
set qaure. and eide file. Packed in handsome box tical sawyers'
*itli aiieitio"s for use. The ideal tool for fitting
your saw.
hetail price, each.....-..-......-.--.---.....-........--.......-$1'20
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 ATKINS SILVER STEEL FILES

Ealf-Bound Bastard FiIe

Atkins SILVER STEEL Half-Round Bastard and
Half-Round Smooth Files are made for general
machine shop work. The quality of work and
lensth of srvice obtained is sulrerior to any other
make of l{alf-Round files.
Icngth, inches....-.-.-------. 4" 5"
Retail price, each............ $.20 $.25 $.30 $.36 $.35

Half-Round Wood RmP

A complete assortment of GOOD files is
a real n;cessity in a well-equipped home
workshop, to use for a wide variety of pur-
poses, such as sharpening sawq and other
cutting tools, finishing metal edges, sizing
stock,-filing keyways, enlarging holes or
slots, cutting curves, filing wood, etc.
SILVER STEEL is ideal for use in files
in s41vs-|sgause it takes the speeial
-as
hardening process better than any other
steel useil in making files. Files made of
this steel cut fastef with less effort, be-
cause the sharp hard teeth take hold of
the metal and cut it away rapidly and
smoothly. And these files last longer, be-
cause the teeth are unusually tough and
wear down slowly and uniformlY.
ATKINS makes a complete line of
SILVER STEEL Files to serve every
filing purpose. On this page are shown
the most popular types for use in con-
Atkins SILVER STEEL l{alf-Round Wood Rasp
Files are of remarkable efficiencv due to the qual-
ity of workmanship' A favorite among home
wotkshop owners.
I*ngth,inches....-...-.---.-.....----........ 8" 10il 12'
Retail price, each...............-........... $,50 $.90 $.95
Tapered Knife File
Atkins SILVER STEEL Knife Files are of high
ouality finely tapered, thick on the back, taper to
edge on front forming a wedge shape file.
Icngth, inches .......--.-. 4n
Retail price, ech......-. $.25 $.30 $.35 $.40 $.50
o
Round File
Atkins SILVER STEEL Round Files are com-
monly used for all kinds of machine shop wbrk.
This file is very useful in home workshops.
I*ngth, inches -... 4" 5il 6t
Retail price, each $.16 $.15 $.15 $.20 $.20 $.25 $.25

nection with home shop activities.

"Hand Saw Speclal" File

Atkins SILVER STEEL "Hand Saw Special"
Files are preferred by expert mechanics for fling
Mill Bastard File hand and small saws.
Irength, inches -- -.------ -. -. -... -.- -.. --... -.. iYz'
Atkins SILYER STEEL Mill Bastard Files are Retail price, each.-.,---.---..---...--....-. S.15 $.20 8.20
the moBt generally used of any file for a greater
vsriety of work in many machine and home work-
shoDs.
Icngth Atkins Carpenter Aprons
inches.--...-... 3" 4"
Retail ATKINS Car-
price, each.. 8.15 $.15 E.15 S.20 $.20 $.20 $.25 $.25 penter Apron,
made of extra
heavy duck ma-
terial has folded
edg:es, strongly
Flat Bastard File sewedwith wide
Atkins SILVER STEEL Flat Bastard File are neck strap and
commonly used in home workshops. The quality is has extra long
beyond question.
I*ngth,'inches.--. 4" 5n 6t 7" 8il 9n 10" web strings,
Retail price each $.20 $'20 $.20 $.25 $.25 $.30 $.35 strongly stitched
to the apron.
It has two
large pockets,
Slin TaPer File
triple stitched
Atkins SILVER STEEL Slim Ta1rer Files for and bound on
saw filing are as accurate as brains and skill can the edges, for nails and a pocket for
a
nroduce.- Atkins SILVER STEEL Files will out- rule and pencil. ATKINS CarPenter
iaet ffle the same size of other brands. Pencil furnished with each apron.
I€nstfi, incheg,.......
Retail prioe, each..- $.10 $'10 $.10 $.16 8.20 $.20 Retail price, each .-.-.......-.---............-...-.$ .25
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 CHAPTER X
HOW TO SHARPEN
of
SAWS
file
fl-lHERE is only one simple rule for bottom the gullet and
I success with sa$rs-"!uy GOOD down
I saws and treat them right." Keep- of the tooth is up to a point, and the flat
ing this rrrle pays in every way. Your top of the next tooth on the other side
efforts will turn out better, you'll get far
greater pleasure from your work, and
you'll spend much less per year for saws.
By all means keep your saws sharp,
Sharpening a saw is not the difricult job
many men suppose, but it can be done
readily, if a few simple and essential
points are observed.
Jointing a Hand Saw
As the hand saw is the most frequently
used in the shop, it will be the best ex-
ample to use in illustrating the principles
of sharpening saws.
The first operation is called jointing,
which simply means flling the tops of
the teeth to make them all level. It is
not necessary to joint a saw EVERY
time it is sharpened; only if the teeth
are noticeably uneven and out of shape.
To joint the saw, place it in the clamp
as shown in Fig. 46, and pass the file
lightly over the tops of the teeth until
the file touches every tooth; joint until
the shortest tooth is touched lightly. AII
the teeth will then be of even height.
The ATKINS Saw Jointer, shown on
page 25, is a handy tool to do jointing
quickly and accurately.
Shaping the Teeth
After the saw has been jointed, the teeth
must be filed to uniform size and shape.
The teeth of a CROSS-CUT hand saw
should be shaped as shown in Fig. 47,
which shows Cross-Cut teeth ready to set.
To shape the teeth, place the file in the
straight
into the blade until thefinished side
of the file is cut to the center.
Then go on to the next gullet, finishing
one tooth and dividing the next as be-
fore, and continue along the entire length
of the blade. Be sure to flle SQUARELY
across the saw, and hold your file level.
Do not attempt to bevel the teeth during
shaping; this comes later.
When shnpeil the teeth of o Rip Sau shmlil lak
like Fig' 48.
Setting the Teeth
Saws that are straight, level and prop-
erly ground, like ATKfNS Silver Steel
Saws, require very little set, because the
blade is of uniform thickness along the
entire tooth edge, and tapers off to the
back and also tapers from the handle to
point. This two-way tapering gives most
of the clearance needed to let the blade
run freely in the cut, and only a little set
in the teeth is needed. The teeth of a saw,
whether Cross-Cut or Rip type, to clear
properly, should be bent outward alter-
nately from 3/1000" to 5/L000" along the
entire cutting edge, so the saw will cut a
kerf slightly wider than the thickness of
the blade. The degree of set in a saw
depends upon the work; obviously, to,cut
soft, wet woods, more set is required in
the saw than for sawing dry hardwoods.
Setting should not be deeper than two-
thirds the distance from the point of
tooth to gullet. For skilled mechanics who
can use a hammer set, we recommend it
as the more accurate tool for setting, but
the less skilled worker should use a saw
set especially designed for the purpose'
as shown on page 25. Whether you use a
hammer or special saw set, Your saw
should look when finished just like the
teeth shown in Fig.4 of a Cross-Cut hand
saw and Fig. 5 of a Rip Saw on Page 4.
Filing a Hand Saw
Fig. 49shows a section of Cross-Cut
Hand Saw teeth filed properly' also the
lzel
 Filing Rip Saws
Rip Saws are filed in exactly the same
manner as Cross-Cut Saws are filed, ex-
cept there is no bevel to the tooth of a
Rip Saw. Therefore, the file is held
straight across the saw at right angles
to the blade and no bevel should be left
on the teeth. A well filed Rip Saw should
look like illustration No. 5 on page 4,
showing top and side views. The proper
ATKINS SILVER STEEL FILES to use
Dosition of the file. Placethe saw in a vise for filing Rip Saws are as follows:
inith tt'te handle to the right. The vise
the saw from a/s" to a/+" below 4 and, 4t/2 pt. ?" Slim Taper Files.
should grip-Pass 5 and 5V" nt. ?" Slim TaPer Files.
the teeth. a fine file very lightly over 5 and6* it. 6" o" ?" Slim Taper Files.
the tons of the teeth to make what we
call a i'shiner," or bright top, as a gqide If these directions are followed care-
for finishing each tooth. Start in the first fully, there should be no reason why any
gullet to the LEFT of the first tooth that craftsman should have trouble in caring
Is set away from you at handle, with your for his most valuable tool-the Saw.
file in the-position shown in illustration.
Push the fi1e evenly and angle it across
the saw, as shown, bringing each tooth
to a point, nossibly
-on leaving a trifle of
the "ihiner" the-tooth to the right of
vour file. With vour fiIe in this position
you can easily *atch the cut of the file
ls vou proceed with your work. Duplicate
thii prbcess in EVERY OTHER gullet
straight through to the Point.
Then reverse your saw in the clamP,
placing the handle to the left and qroceed
in exactly the same manner as before,

Fio. 5l-Shrus Rip Saw teeth rudv to flg' AILe!

iolnting, shzping and' setting Rip 5.a.1''s.'.-Lhe p.rtch
in rip teeth shwld be as ahnwn tn ttl6 tltwtratm'

After filing, the saw should be laid

perfectly flat and a flle or oil-stone
passed gently over both sides of teeth to
remedy any unevenness in the set of the
saw, and to remove any wire edge or burr.
In filing Hand Saws or Small Saws,
Fig.50 especially those used for cutting mitres
and other fine work, it is best to set the
position and the position of the file in this
operation should be as shown in Fig. 50'
teeth quite wide, and then side fiIe them
When vour saw is finished it should until there is very little set left, so that
look like-illustratiqn No. 4 on page 4, the saw will make smooth, fine cuts. This
showinE correctly filed Cross-Cut teeth side-filing must be done before filing the
of Hand Saw, top and side views. To bevel on the teeth.
accomplish this result we recommend
the following ATKINS SILVER STEEL llany types of saws used in the home
FILES for various sizes of teeth: shop require different treatment in sharp-
5-51/z pt. Cross-Cut Saw Teth 6" ot Itt Slim Taper ening, and special booklets giving in-
File.
6-?pt. Cross-Cut Saw Teeth 6tt ot 7" Slim Taper structions for filing the various types of
&9
File.
pt. CrossCut Saw Teth ?" Extra Slim Taper
ATKINS Saws are available to readers
File. upon request to E. C. ATKINS AND
10-1i;t. CrossCut Saw Teeth 4",4rh",5t' or
Eitra Slim fsper File.. 'yb" COMPANY, Indianapolis.
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 CHAPTER XI
OTHBR ATKINS BOOKLETS
Helpful to the Home Craftsman-Sent Free!
only three boohs to each reader, select the. ones cozsering your
Copies of these helpful, practical book-
lets will be sent gladly to home crafts-
men, upon requests sent to the AdverLisils
Dept..-E. C.-ATKINS and CoMPANY,
Indlianapolis, Ind. Some of these book-
lets may be obtained at local hardware
stores, and it is suggested that the rcader
first inquire at his dealer's for any book-
let he may desire.
SAW SENSE-A 48-page booklet, full prac-
tical information for the carpenter, mechanic or
home worker. Tells about the use and care of
saws, shows many ATKINS Products, and gives
helpful information.
MILL (CIRCULAR) SAWS-Shows a wide
range of small circular and narrow band saws for
use on shop machines; also many small tools for
use with tfiese saws. Tells about tooth patterns,
best type to use, and shows sizes and prices of
various saws.
DADO HEADS-Deals with power tvpes of cir-
cular groovers to cut any width of groove from
Ya't to 4n, with or across the grain, or diagonally.
Shows sizes of sets and prices.
CARE OF SMALL BAND and CIRCULAR
SAW$-TeUg how to joint, ffle and set th€se Eaws i
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needs.
also how to braze band saws. Every'user of
-power saws should have a oPY.
SAWS ON THE FARM-Shows the most com-
plete line of saws for the farm, of any book ever
issued. Thirty-two pages of practical information
on wood or metal-cutting saws, and farm carpentry.
SAWS IN THE SHOP-A 32-pase book tellins
all about metal-cutting, and shorving how ATKINS
Silver Stel Hack Saw Blades cut TWICE as fast'
and last SIX times as long as anv old stvle
blades. Shows improved types of hack saw frmes.
A valuable book to every man who cuts metal of
any kind.
PRUNING SAWS-A reliable guide to success
in alt kinds of pruning. Shows complete line of
sawg for pruning. Valuable to every man who
grows fruit.
- MACHINE KNIVES-Gives information on
ATKINS Silver Steel Knives for a great varietv
of machines; many of them used in home shops,
HACK SAW BLADES-Shows how the new
SIL\,'ER STEEL Blades have revolutionized hack
saw practichwhy they cut metal TWICE as fast
and last SIX times as long as old-stvle blades.
CROSS-CUT SAWS-Tells all about these saws
for farms and wood.s, shows various tooth designs,
and gives instructions for filing cross-cuts.
GRINDING WHEELS-Shows sizes, shapes.
prices and uses of ATKINS Grinding Wheels and
power Grindgrs
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Page
Assortments of tools--.-..-.-..---...----------- 5,6 Jointer, Hand Saw..-. 24
Jointing a Hand Saw-.-------.--.--. 29
Back Saws 23
Band Saws, nalrow..,.".---. 25 "Junior Mechanic" Hand Saw.-...-.-.-.- 23

shop-.-...--
Bench, folding, for 16 Keyhole Saws ..-.-----.-- 23
Bench, handyhome-worker's 17
Lap Joints; Corner, Half, Plain and
Bibliography for Home Workers.-.-.... 20 Splice .......... ...-.....-..... 7,8
Boy's hand saw----..----...... 23
Lathe for home shop-.-.--.....-....-.-.-...-..- 6
Books for home craftsrnen.-.--.-.-.-.---.20' 31 Lists of tools for shops-.-.-..---..-.....-.--.- 5, 6
Building things, 200 ideas.------ ....... --. -79, 20
Butt Joints; End, Side and Square---- 7 Machine Knives for planers, etc, -....- 26
Matched Joints; Tongue-Groove
Cabinet, wall, for tools....-...-..-....-.------ 18 andSpline L4
Carpenter Apron ..."--..-.-.........."......- ---- 28 Metal Cutting Saws-.-.--..-. 26
Circular Saws, small.- 26 Mitre Joints .-.-....-...-...-..9, 10
Clamp for filing saws.-................---------- 24 Mitre Box Saws.-..-....-......---....-.........-...- 23
Compass Saws ...-..-.-... Mitre Saws, Circular --.--.-. 25
Coped Joints 14 Mortise-Tenon Joints; Blind, Gained,
Coping Saws ----.-----.. 23 Open, Panel, Plain, Shouldered
Cross-Cut Circular Saws...--..-.--.-..------- 25 andWedged ..------.-...10, 11

Cross-Cut Hand Saws.- 22 Nail cutting blade-...---.---.-. 23

Cross-Cut Saw Handle-........................ 27 Nest of Saws.-.-".-...-.-. 23
Cross-Cut Saws, One'M an...... -
-- ---- --- -- -- 27
One-Man Cross-Cut Saws....-...........-.-. 27
Cross-Cut Saws, Two-Man........-.-------- 27
Cross-Cut Saw Tool....--........".....--..------ 27 Perfection Handle for Hand Saws-.-- 2l
Power Saws for Home Shops.--....-.--..- 25
Dado Joints 8
Dado Heads for grooving 25 Ra,bbet Joints ..-.-------:---------.--------..-.-..--- 8
Dovetail Joints; Blind, Half Blind Ramshorn Floor Scmper.-....---..-..-."----. 24
a^nd Open 12 Reference List of 200 Projects. --...-...19, 20
Dovetail Saws -.........--- oa Rip Saws, Circular......--- 25
Dowel Joints 72 Rip Saws, Hand..-...-----.. 22

Fastening Mitre Joints 10 Saw Clamps 24

Files, how to use them-. 28 Saw Filers, Hand ..--..----- 24
Files, Silver Steel-----.-.-.-... 28 Saw Horses, How to Build---.......-.--.-.- 15
Filing Your Saws.----.-.-..-.. 29 Saw Sets ....-..-.-..-..-...--.-.- 24
Flooring Saw ------.-.-.-.. 23 Saw Vise ....-,...-....-...-.....- 24
Floor Scrapets -..--.....-.-.-... 24 Sharpening Saws .-.--....--.-.-..-...-.-..-.....29, 30
Scraper Blades 24
Glued Joints 13 Scrapers, Floor ..-..-.-.-............-..-..-.....-- 24
Grinding Wheels 24 Scroll Saw Blades....-..-.-.- 25
Grooved Joints .-......... 8
Shaper Knives 26
Grooving, Saws for.-.---- 25 Setting a Hand Saw--.------.---... 29
Hack Saw Frames uttd Blud"t------.-.-.- 26 Selecting Saws and Tools-,--..---..-.-.-.--- 5, 6
Half Lap Joints; Cornet, Cross, Shaping Teeth of Hand Saw-.-...----.--- 29
Dovetailed, End, and Splice----..-... 8 Silver Steel, Story of.....--- 2l
Hand Saws, Cross-Cut and Rip----.-.-.. 22 Shop Outfit, Building.--.--.. 15
Hand Saws, How to File....-............--. 29 Spline Joint t4
Hobby, the home workshop as a---..-.. 1 StartingaHomeShop....-.....-.-............. 2
Stopped Dado Joint... 8
Importance of good tools.......-............ 3
Things to Build, 200.-.-.-.-..... ... ...........1g,20
Job plans,. Where to get..........---.-.- - - -19, 20 Tool Box-Seat, Building a..................-- 16
Jig Saw Blades.-....----- 25 Tools, Lists of---...----.--.----.------.-.,-.--..----- 5,6
Joints and how to,rnake them Types of Saws and Uses.-..-...-.-........... 4
7,8,9, r0, rlr12, L3,14
Jointer oI Planer Knives-........----....... 26 Wall Tool Cabinet...........--..................... 18

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 Cowightd 1980
B! E, C. ATKINS AND COMPANY
Printd in A. S. A.

E. C. ATKINS AND COMPANY

E tlbtithed 7857
"The Silver Steel Saw PeoPle"
Manulacturers of Saws, Saw Toots, Machine Knivee, Files and Grinding lYheeb
Eome Ofrice and Factory' INDIANAPOLIS' IND.
Afriliated Canadian ComPanY

Shurly-Dietrich-Atkins Companv, Ltd.

Factory-Galt, Ontario
Branches-Montreal, Quebec, Vancouver, B. C.
Machine Knife Factory' Lancaster, N. Y.
Brorchet Canving Complctc Stu*s in thc Folloritg Cities:
Atlanta, Ga. Chicago, Ill. New Orleans, Lu. New York Citv' N. Y. Memphisi Tenn'
Portland' Ore. Klamath Falls, Ors San Francisco, Cal. Seattle, Wash. Paris, France