countersink
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Each takes up the question of how American infamy functioned as an unexamined countersink to the easy legend of American virtue.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2019
He had taught his sons to "fell a tree, sow, cultivate and harvest, save money, countersink a nail, make cider with a hand press, clean a gun, sail a boat, etc."
From Time Magazine Archive
When drilling holes in fiberglass, first drill a tiny pilot hole, then use a countersink bit to bevel the edges before drilling a larger hole.
From Time Magazine Archive
How about we countersink the nozzle, one side or the other or both?
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
“Was it the countersink that made it explode?” he asked.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
The smaller sizes of countersinks are sometimes made as in Fig.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
In one corner of the large basement was a good-sized workbench, lighted by two windows, and equipped with several neatly-arranged shelves, which now held a divers collection of chisels, bits, countersinks, etc.
From Around the World in Ten Days by Chelsea Curtis Fraser
Then there are punches, broaches, drills, calipers, countersinks, files, etc., etc.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 664, September 22,1888 by Various
CalipersToList Files for various descriptions, countersinks, frame and hack saws.
From Practical Mechanics for Boys by James Slough Zerbe
We also like that it comes with countersunk washers and brass screws, which give this holder a streamlined look when hung.
From Slate ● Jan. 4, 2019
The chocks in which these boats rest are provided with gunmetal wheels, which run in transverse gunmetal tracks, countersunk on the deck.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 11, 2012
But spike wearers complain that they are forever getting mired in asphalt, countersunk on lawns, trapped on escalator steps and sidewalk gratings.
From Time Magazine Archive
Before the last finishing nail is driven and countersunk, Judith has earned the admiration and respect of the crew by swinging her own hammer.
From Time Magazine Archive
Besides the countersunk nozzle, Mr. Caton showed off his new design for attaching the fins to the casement.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
I told him I thought countersinking the nozzle was a good idea.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
Fasten securely on whatever form of mounting you have decided on, countersinking the wires on the under side.
From Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit A Guide for Those Who Wish to Prepare and Mount Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, etc., for Home, Den, or Office Decoration by Albert B. Farnham
Fasten a panel fish to the setting that is to frame him, with two screws at least, countersinking their heads in the panel back.
From Taxidermy by Leon Luther Pray
Another and simple form of square centre for countersinking is shown in Fig.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
The object of countersinking these holes is to reduce the bearing surface of a small shaft that is to be supported in the holes and must be as free from friction as possible.
From The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do by Popular Mechanics Co.
