(under subclass 523) Device which comprises a bed (usually horizontal) and an overlying or opposed presser head, one of these being movable toward and away from the other, for the disclosed purpose of applying a force to a free tool (i.e., a tool not secured to either the bed or presser head) which as taught by the disclosure has its cutting edge in contact with the surface of the work, the tool and work (again as disclosed) being disposed between the bed and head to thereby cause the tool to cut the work because of the applied force.
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561+, for a device wherein a tool and a flat surfaced cooperating member are relatively positionable.
566+, for a device wherein a tool is secured to a moving part and is actuated to carry work in contact therewith through space against a cooperating tool.
