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Tools of
the Holy Palanquin
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Type
of Work
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Description
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Tools
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Drafting
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In the past, we used chalk
lines to draw. However, due to advancement in tools we no longer use chalk
lines. Nowadays, measuring tools have improved and that most people use a
carpenter’s ruler for measurements.
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Shave
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The function of a plane is
to smooth wooden surface. There were big ones and small ones. We use big ones
for bigger surfaces and small ones for smaller surfaces. Nowadays we use
electric planes.
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Saw
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In the past, it took a long time to saw something, and when the blade
became dull we would have to sharpen it first then we could continue with our
work. We used to saw by hand. Now we use electric saws. No matter the size and
the angle we can easily accomplish the task. It’s very convenient.
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Chisel
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When a craftsman need to
make a mortise or a hole, a chisel is required. The greatest difference between
a chisel and a carving knife is that it’s bigger in size and the angle of its
blade is wider. Also when using a chisel you would also need a hammer to hammer
it down.
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Dril
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When in need of making small
holes we would use a drill. In the olden days we would use manual drills.
Since, everything is done mechanically, they’re hard to find now. There are the
stationary hole-drill machines and the commonly seen electric drills.
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Carve
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Used when carving patterns. The blade of a carving
knife is thin and sharp. It’s easy to handle and quite versatile. One can
choose different types of blade angles, such as the curved, the bent, and the
straight.
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