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  THE PERFECT EDGE: The Ultimate Guide to Sh...
THE PERFECT EDGE: The Ultimate Guide to Sharpening for Woodworkers  THE PERFECT EDGE: The Ultimate Guide to Sharpening for Woodworkers
Nearly every operation in woodworking uses a piece of steel between the woodworker and the wood. This steel needs to be cared for and sharpened for the best results. The Perfect Edge is an up-to-date book on sharpening every woodworking tool, using the latest sharpening stones, tools and techniques. The author brings more than 25 years of experience, working with demanding

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Item number14-525
ISBN 978-1-55870-858-7
Author Ron Hock
Format Hardcover
Pages 224 pgs; 300 color photos/illustrations
Publication Year 2010
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  Table of Contents
Introduction

1. Why Sharpen?
2. What Is Steel?
3. Abrasives
4. How Wood Is Cut
5. The Fundamentals
6. Plane Irons
7. Chisels
8. Scrapers
9. Handsaws
10. Carving Tools
11. Turning Tools
12. Axes and Adzes
13. Knives
14. Drill Bits
15. Power Tools

Microscopic Photos
Resources
Suppliers
Index
 

  About the Author(s)
Ron Hock is the owner of Hock Tools, maker of superior blades for planes and other woodworking tools.  

 

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