Overview
A complete guide to knife making, sharpening, and tool maintenance for woodcarvers.
Woodcarvers understand the feeling of satisfaction, ease, and higher quality of carving that comes from using a well sharpened, honed, and polished tool. (A sharp tool is safer to use than a dull one, after all.) In a process handed down from his grandfather, Jim Watson teaches sharpening techniques for numerous knives and other woodcarving tools in various sizes and profiles.The book includes:
- Methods for reconditioning and making knives and tools for woodworking
- Information on resurfacing sharpening stones
- Tips on proper sharpening (kitchen knives and pocket knives included), plus the materials needed for the job
By following Jim's instructions and adding a little practice and patience, everyone will be able to achieve and maintain a superior edge, as keen as the piece of steel will allow.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780887401183
- ISBN-10: 088740118X
- Publisher: Schiffer Craft
- Publish Date: January 1997
- Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.51 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.73 pounds
- Page Count: 176
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