Woodworker's Journal 1984-8-5, страница 27
The most common application of the scratch beader is for cutting intricate, unusual, or complicated bead-type moldings. It is better used cutting a quarter-round than a cove molding, because the quarter-round will require far less removal of material. Generally speaking, the scratch beader is a tool that will be most effective on smaller, narrower molding, as opposed to large, broad molding. Because the rounded shoulder will follow almost any arc it is especially suited for the difficult work of cutting moldings into curved stock, such as the arms and backs of some chairs, and the edges of round and oval tables. The scratch beader is also often used to apply a decorative molding on picture or mirror frame stock. The scratch beader can be a handy tool for cutting beads into the panels for frame-and-panel doors, or for cutting fine grooves for inlay work. When cutting blind grooves, however, the end of the groove must be cleaned out with a chisel. If there is a trick to using the scratch beader, it is in holding the tool so that the shoulder always rides firmly along the workpiece edge, with no variation in elevation at either end of the beader arm. If, for instance, the beader arm starts to ride up or down at one end, the cut will be sloppy and uneven. To minimize this problem we suggest continually readjusting the cutter so that after several passes the arm will always bottom on the workpiece. Each adjustment should lower the cutter about 1/16 in. The scratch beader is also a potential money saver for the hobby craftsman, For many small jobs that call for expensive, bearing-guided router bits, you might do well to consider making a scratch beader instead. The work will take a little longer, but the money saved in foregoing the purchase of an expensive bit that will probably not be used again for years, is certainly worth the extra effort. For those of us on limited budgets (and who isn't) the scratch beader is a viable alternative to expensive bits and cutters. Scratch headers can be made in many different sizes to accommodate individual project requirements. Hobbyists find them irreplaceable for delicate miniature work, and a scratch beader can even be used in place of a wing cutter to cut the tambour grooves into the sides of a roll-top desk. In fact, by combining scratch bead and table-saw techniques, the creative woodworker can reproduce or invent practically any molding imaginable. \\fcj Mortimer Scrwarti President g^^T hue Ton Snoos inc My favorite wood drill bits... and they're yours for an incredible $9.95 It's a 14 piece set. 7 professional quality drill bits and 7 matching stop collars. Advertised up to $17.95 You won't find these in hardware stores. These are brad point wood drill bits. With brad points, you make the holes exactly where you want with no "jumping" or "walking". Each bit has two cutting spurs with extremely sharp flutes. You get router clean holes every time with none of the splintering that happens with ordinary metal drill bits. No serious pro would drill without a stop collar when precise depth is important. In doweling, for instance. This stop collar set comes fitted with slotted locking screws for exact no-slip drilling of clean unsplintered holes. Drill bit sizes are 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8" 7/16" and 1/2". Use for all 3/8"chucks. Call 800-243-1037 (CT call 797-0772) OR SEND COUPON TODAY one YES, please send me your 14 piece wood drill bit and stop collar set II I'm not perfectly satisfied. I understand I can get a complete refund by returning my order within thirty days Check or money order enclosed (Include $2.00 lor shipping and handling | " Charge my Z VISA □ AMEX I MasterCharge Z Diners Signature_ Account No . Exp Date. 20 Backus Ave. Danbury.CT 06810 tame_ Dept. WJ $4 Address. please print City_ "Connecticut residents must include sales tan . Stale . .Zip. |
