Take the piece you lined like a scale or rule in Lesson 6 (Laying Off Spaces And Lining) and draw a line on all four sides at the end of the scale. This line is drawn by placing the point of the knife blade in the end of the line (Fig. 42) and moving the try-square blade up to it, keeping the head of the try-square firmly against the side having a face-mark. After the try-square is in position, draw a line as in making the scale (Figs. 19 and 20). Be very careful to have the knife at the same angle when drawing the line as it was

while setting the try-square; otherwise the lines will not meet exactly. Draw lines on the remaining two sides in a similar manner, and note that the try-square head has to be reversed in order to keep it against a side having a face-mark.

After drawing lines at each end, place the piece on the bench-hook and saw the ends off with the backsaw. This time do not saw close up to the line, but about 1/32 inch away from it, because the

Fig. 42. Lining Around an End. Compare the position of the try-square and fingers shown in this figure with the positions shown in Figs. 19, 20, 21, 32, and 33.

saw does not leave a smooth surface. After the ends are sawed off, take the chisel in the right hand, as shown in Fig. 43, and smooth the ends. Be particular to use a shearing cut, the same as in chiseling the shelf border (Lesson 11 (Chiseling)), so that the ends will be cut very smoothly. Cut about half-way across from each side, but do not cut from either edge. Test the ends with the try-square, and if they are not square and smooth draw lines around again, this time about 1/32 inch from the end, and try again to chisel the ends smooth. Keep trying until the ends are smooth and square, even if the scale is less than 1 foot long. Remember that it is useless to try to chisel the ends properly after you have cut beyond the line made by the knife. When the ends are finished the glossy surface made by the side of the point of the knife blade should be visible entirely around each end.

Fig. 43. Chiseling an End.