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CYCLOPEDIA OF PAINTING

Fig. 56 shows a wheel knife with steel blade ground without a bevel. It makes a clean cut without crushing the edge of the paper. The handle is said to fit the hand per-

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Fig. 58. Paperhanger's Wheel Knife.

fectly. Fig. 57 shows the position of the wheel knife in the hand when in use. The wheel knife shown in Fig. 58 has a short bevel, off-set steel bracket and maple handle.

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Fig. 59. Combination Casing and Corner Knife.

It may be used on any depth straight edge, as it works on a long axle.

Fig. 59 shows a combination casing and corner knife. It has a cutter with a short bevel, serrated edge. It is

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Fig. 60. Wheel Knife with Paste Cleaner.

especially adapted for ceiling work. The knife has a fluted edge, so that it will not tear the paper.

The wheel knife shown in Fig. 60 has a short bevel, malleable iron handle and paste cleaner attachment.