Blacksmithing, Crafts & Hobbies / Metal Work, House & Home / Hand Tools, Tools
"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.