This book teaches the artist and craftsman how to make his own tools: how to design, sharpen, and temper them, using only basic shop equipment and scrap steel. The guidelines offered in this book are identical to the information and explanation given by the author in his teaching. Beautiful, clear drawings are 'picture translations' of his personal demonstrations, showing the step-by-step progression from the raw material to the finished product - the handmade tool.
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Good stuff,
By rager (Cleveland, Oh) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The making of tools (Paperback)
Easily one of the last books I'd ever give away!
I can't compare it to other 'smithing' books, I don't have any others. It's simply written and illustrated in only black and white drawings and charts. One has to get a feel for the temperature, for instance, by experience more than comparing it to a fancy chart.
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This review is from: The Making of Tools (Paperback)
"This book teaches the artist and craftsman how to make his own tools: how to design, sharpen, and temper them." Table of Contents: A Beginner's Workshop, Tempering Steel, Making the First Tool: A Screwdriver, Making a Cold Chisel and Other Simple Tools, Making Stonecarving Tools, Sharpening Tools, Making Carpenter's Chisels, Making Cutting Tools, Making Eyebolts and Hooks, Making Tool Handles, Making Hammers, Making Sculptor's Woodcarving Gouges, Making a Seating Cutter and Hinge Joints, Making Tinsnips, Making Wire and Nail Cutters, Making Large Shears, Making Pliers, Applying Color Patina to Steel Surfaces. Beautiful hand-drawn illustrations.
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