The perfect edge : the ultimate guide to sharpening for woodworkers

by Ron Hock

Paper Book, 2009

Series

Popular Woodworking

Call number

WT/SH HO

Tags

Wood Techniques - Sharpening

Genres

Collection

Your library

Publication

Cincinnati, Ohio : Woodworking Books, 2009.

Description

Sharp Tools Work Better! If you've never experienced the pleasure of using a really sharp tool, you're missing one of the real pleasures of woodworking. In The Perfect Edge, the mystery of the elusive sharp edge is solved by long-time sharpening expert and tool maker Ron Hock. You'll soon find how easy and safe hand tools are to use. This book covers all the different sharpening methods so you can either improve your sharpening techniques using your existing set-up, or determine which one will best suit you needs and budget. Ron shows you the tricks and offers expert advice to sharpen all your woodworking tools, plus a few around-the-house tools that also deserve a perfect edge.

User reviews

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A Fantastic introduction into metals an tools. Ron Hock is a renowned blade maker. He shares his experience in metallurgy.

Subjects

Sharpening of tools Amateurs' manuals
Woodworking tools Amateurs' manuals

Language

English

ISBN

1558708588 / 9781558708587

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