Tools of the trade

fig.1   Pipe Clamp-Made out of black iron so it will not bend.Pipes can be purchased at any length from your local plumbers supply house.

Fig. 4     Nail Punch-Use the proper size.

Fig.3     Metal Bracket -Used as a leg support.Available online at http://www.wsi-dist.com

Fig. 4  Glue injector.This is the only type I recommend.NOTE: Use it ONLY when you have to.It is NOT a Cure all.Available online at http://www.vandykes.com

Fig. 5   Flat Bottom Bit.- Used to clean out EXCESS  old glue from dowel joints.

Fig. 6  Squeeze Clamp

Fig. 6    Jorgensen Clamp

Fig. 7 Hip Hugger

Fig. 8   Trim head screw

Fig. 9   Trim Head Screw Application.NOTE The hole is already predrilled and the screw is ready to be driven in.DO NOT simply install the screws with out first gluing all joints.

Fig. 9-B    Trim head screw driven into both joints,locking them securely

Fig. 10  Chair Turned Upside Down and ready for application of trim head screws.Note: Screws are applied from bottom of chair,so they can't be seen.

Fig. 11 Wooden corner support blocks for seats.NOTE: Remove ALL blocks and scrape off ALL old glue from ALL joints.

Fig. 12  An other view of corner support blocks for seats.

Fig. 13  Metal brackets used under seats to help supports legs.

Fig. 13-B An other view of leg bracket application.NOTE: Always install them TIGHT up against legs.Plus pre drill ALL holes first,and use 1/2 inch screws.

Fig. 14 These are tools that are available from a plumbers supply house..They use them to clean out copper pipes.I use them to clean out dowel joints.They work great.

Fig. 15  Assorted plugs,buttons,and dowels.I purchased this kit from my local hardware/plumber supply house.

Fig. 16  This is a nylon strap clamp or a web clamp.

Fig. 17  This is a device used to sharpen cabinet scrapers.It contains a file held in by set screws.It swings open to accept the cabinet scraper,plus holds the scraper at the right angle while you pull and push the scraper against the file.

Fig. 17-b This is the cabinet sharpening device shown in the open position.

Fig. 17-c  This is the cabinet scraper sharpening device shown with a cabinet scraper ready to be sharpened.

Fig. 18  This is a burnishing tool,that is used to put a hook on scrapers,if desired.This is ideal for scraping or shaving down wood,or removing a finish.

Fig. 18-b The scraper is held flat and pushed against the wheel,(located in the center) and is pulled along its length while maintaining slight pressure.

Fig. 18-c  This action results in a slight hook on the edge of the scraper.

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