Make Your Own Woodworking Tools

Make Your Own Woodworking Tools features metalwork techniques to create, customize and sharpen in the home workshop. Straight forward and economical methods of making your own woodcarving and woodturning tools. Armed with 50 plus years of tool making experience and a down-to-earth style, author and professional woodworker Mike Burton will guide you through the fulfilling process of creating exactly the woodworking tool you want. After an introduction to the basics of materials, tools and safety, you’ll be learning the techniques required to tackle projects that will develop and hone your skills as a tool maker. Chapter topics include Steel and Other Raw Materials, Equipment and Tools, Safety, Tools without Blacksmithing, Simple Blacksmithing Techniques, Heat Treating, Dressing and Sharpening Tools, Handles and Mallets, Special Purpose Tools and Five Projects.