Success with Sharpening - Softcover

Laughton, Ralph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1861083297 ISBN 13: 9781861083296

Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

Accessible and jargon-free for even inexperienced woodworkers, and illustrated with 200 color photographs and diagrams, this first in the Success with Woodworking series tackles a fundamental, yet vital for success, woodworking process: tool sharpening. From the reasons why blunt tools ensure poor-quality work to advice on how to achieve the perfect cutting edge, this introductory guide makes the theory and mechanics of sharpening easy to understand. It covers sharpening by hand, from oilstones and honing to slips and strops; machine sharpening, including controlling heat buildup and grinding wheels; and how to sharpen specific tools: turning and carving tools, marking devices, scrapers, planer blades, green woodworking tools, and household items. With these hands-on exercises and practical advice, top-quality work is guaranteed.

About this title

Product Description

This book begins with a feneral introduction to the subject, covering all of the main points and llking aat specific issues like the theor and mechanics of shrpening. The main body of the book is divided into three simple sections, each illustrated with a range of full-colour photographs. The first of these examines sharpening by hand, the second machine sharpening, while the final section converts theory into practice by looking at how to sharpen specific tools.

Edition details

• Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1861083297
• ISBN 13: 9781861083296
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176