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Making tools weygers design blacksmithing carving great
Note: If you like books on metalworking, tools, engines, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, etc., you may
want to keep up with my listings. I have an inventory of these types of books I will be listing over the
(author of The Modern Blacksmith)
Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1973
* 93 pages Measures right at 7-3/4" X 11"
* Lavishly illustrated throughout - both with photographs and diagrams, depicting equipment need and directions on
how to make tools - can't stress enough how many helpful illustrations / photographs are in book, to compliment the
* CONDITION: VERY GOOD Plus. No stains, tears, chips, creases. Only wear I see is some teenie creases at extreme corner tips
of covers and a previous owner's name and address written on the inside of both the front and back cover. Otherwise, it looks
like the book was never used. Binding is good and tight.
* No previous date of publication - only one shown on reverse title page is 1973. You will want to know the numberline begins with
* CONTENT: Per 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.
SOME of the general subjects include:
1. The Workshop (equipment, materials, etc.) 11. Making Hammers
2. The Tempering of Steel 12. Making Sculptor's Woodcarving Gouges
3. Making the 1st Tool - a Screw driver 13. Making a Seating Cutter and Hinge Joints
4. Making a Cold Chisel and Other Simple Tools 14. Making Tinsnips
5. Making Stonecarving Tools 15. Making Wire and Nail Cutters
6. Sharpening Tools 16. Making Large Shears
7. Making Carpenter's Chisels 17. Making Pliers
9. Making Eyebolts and Hooks 18. Applying Color Patina to Steel Surfaces
