Compton, Alfred G. (Alfred George), 1835-1913 · New York : J. Wiley & Sons · leaf 37
following points : 1. Hold the tongs so that the opening between the Jaws shall be horizontal. One of the jaws will then be over the piece you are holdings which will then not be so easily knocked out of the tongs as if the opening were vertical. 2. Let the bend be in the plane of two of the… … Fig. 16. downi onthehardee, so that the latter shall spread out the legs. If they are not quite equal, make them so by striking gently on the curve while holding the staple upright with the point of the long leg resting on the anvil. Straighten the
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