By means of this arrangement the table may be inclined to a limited
angle in either direction, the slot through which the saw projects
being enlarged below to admit of this adjustment.
[Illustration: WOODWORKING ATTACHMENTS FOR THE FOOT LATHE.]
The back of the table is steadied by a screw which rests upon the back
end of the tool rest support, and enters a block attached to the under
side of the table. The gauge at the top of the table is used in
slitting and for other purposes which will be presently mentioned, and
it is adjusted by aid of lines made across the table parallel with the
saw.
For the purpose of cross cutting or cutting on a bevel a thin sliding
table is fitted to slide upon the main table, and is provided with a
gauge which is capable of being adjusted at any desired angle. For
cutting slots for panels, etc., thick saws may be used, or the saw may
be made to wabble by placing it between two beveled washers, as shown
in Fig. 2.
The saw table has an inserted portion, C, held in place by two screws
which may be removed when it is desired to use the saw mandrel for
carrying a sticker head for planing small strips of moulding or
reeding. The head for holding the moulding knives is best made of good
tough brass or steam metal. The knives can be made of good saw steel
about one-eighth inch thick.
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