Pulling a point

The operation of putting a spindle in a tube is often described as pulling a point or pulling a spear . This is a most important operation in bench fiame work. The spindle must be central, otherwise the iMt of the work will not be central... 

FIG. 6.17. Pulling a point on a tube end. Showing tlie tube rest, hand positions, burner flame and rod handle. 

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