The spit-sticks (Nos. 1 to 3) are tools by which the cut can be easily
broadened by gradually pressing the point deeper into the wood. By keeping
to one depth they can also be used in the same manner as tint-rounded
sides and cut through the wood with smooth ease. Instead of spit-sticks,
tools known as gravers are often used. They are flat-sided, as tint-tools
are, but the spread is much greater. The cut made is the same as that made
with spit-sticks but a much greater spread is possible. The finest is
known as the lozenge graver, the broadest as the square graver. They are
used in the same manner as spit-sticks and often preferred to them, but
they lack the smooth ease of cutting which is the special feature of
spit-sticks.
[Fig. 4]