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With numerous engravings and diagrams
by Paul N. Hasluck 1903

Gouges and other Finishing Tools

 

Lines made with Gouges

Gouges (Figs. 88 and 89) are curved line tools. They are made in sets, and also in various curvatures, from a quarter circle to a complete circle. These tools are of great use in patterns made by the combination of straight lines and curves.

Lines made with Gouges

Drop tools, flowers, and other ornamental separate tools are used in great variety. In an elaborate design, every ornament may require a separate tool, and the binder's tool cutter is always at work. Fig. 90 is an example of a small finishing tool.

Small Finishing Tool

The ends of tools for producing corners and centers are shown in Figs. 91 to 94, and being repeat tools, four impressions of each will produce a centre. Other simple designs are shown by Figs. 95 to 98.

Corner Patterns, Four of each making Center Patterns

Cover Ornaments

 

 

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