Triangular Scraper
T
HIS GRAUNCHING TOOL(that’s what we called it in the old days
back in New England) is used for deburring metal, enlarging
holes, scraping paint or glue from hard-to-reach places, and many
other jobs where a sharp, hard tool is necessary. Break off an old
triangular file, hollow-grind it to the shape shown below, and mount
in a handle.
—H. NORMANCAPEN,Granada Hills, Calif.
Softening Hammer Blows
with a Crutch Bottom
F
IT AN INEXPENSIVE RUBBERcrutch bottom on your hammer to
knock apart antiques or assemble new cabinets without damage.
—ADA MLEMPEL,Chesterfield, N.H.SHOPMADE HAND TOOLS & HAND-TOOL FIXTURESCross section