Episode of Series “Basic woodwork”.
This film shows an array of tools which it is essential to keep sharp. These include the chisel, paring chisel, mortise chisel, the gouge and other curved tools, the cutting edges of all of which need to be kept sharp on an oilstone. The correct way of doing this is shown in detail and the latter half of the film describes the regrinding of tools, ending with a reminder that rust is thae principal enemy of steel tools. This can be kept down by frequent sharpening and the use of vaseline on the tools when put away for any length of time.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009723
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Chisels
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Tools
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Tools - Safety measures
Crafts & Visual Arts → Chisels
Crafts & Visual Arts → Tools - Safety measures
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Tools - Safety measures
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Chisels
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Tools
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)