: Another question, I am new to the tools of the trade so forgive me,
: the first wood project I did was my guillemot but anyway what
: are the holes on either side of the cutter for? The holes are
: threaded. Looks to be about quarter inch coarse thread. Also is
: it missing a cap iron? Again new to the tools but trying.

: Dave g

Educated guess here- probably for a guide to make a straight bead up and down a chair leg or door frame. Never seen such a thing but it would make sense.