In all the work illustrated in this book the positions should be natural and easy. Do not try to follow any particular rule or to copy any person's position. Fig. 1 and the illus-trations which follow are from pupils at work and not posed to suit the fancy of any one. They are good examples to be studied rather than copied. They illustrate general principles rather than bits of detail. They are scrupulously correct for the

Fig. 1. Planing.

particular person photographed, but may not be exactly the proper position for pupils of different height or of different physique.

If you find yourself using much strength it is probably caused by not using the tools properly. Although you are not expected to imitate the positions of other pupils, yet you must ever keep in mind that there is a correct way in which to use the tools. The correct way is the easiest and the best way, and if you have become accustomed to using the tools improperly, change your method at once. Do not insist that your way is easier or better for you. Change to the methods given in this book at once, and you will soon be doing more and better work.

Fig. 2. Sighting for Straightness.

Be particular to have the light fall properly upon the piece.

Experiment by holding the piece in different positions.

Fig. 8. Testing from Edge to Edge. The try-square may be held either side up, but the beam should not be placed against the edge in making this test. Compare this use of the try-square with that shown in Fig. 12.