Restoring Antique Tools

Author: Herbert P. Kean
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493054368
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 121

Book Description
Here is the book that finally unlocks the secrets that professional restorers have been using for years. It explains critical (and previously closely-held) restoration techniques in a way that even the most uninitiated can understand and follow, giving the reader confidence throughout and making the art of restoration not only extremely remunerative for the collector, but satisfying and fun as well. There are chapters covering all the categories of tools, as well as a general chapter on cleaning and refinishing. The author explains how to make a bow for a bow drill, how to tighten loose heads on Sheffield and Ultimatum braces, how to make wedges for planes, how to replace vials in levels, how to repair chipped or missing threads on a plow plane, and literally hundreds of other such invaluable instructions.

How to Restore Antique Tools

Author: The Fix-It Guy
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Rediscover the beauty and functionality of antique tools with How to Restore Antique Tools. This comprehensive guide empowers you to breathe new life into your cherished hand tools and woodworking equipment. From rusted planes to worn-out chisels, learn the art of restoration and preservation. Unleash your inner craftsman! This book unveils: Comprehensive Restoration Techniques: Master the art of restoring various hand tools and woodworking equipment. Metalworking and Refinishing: Bring back the shine to rusted tools with expert metalworking techniques. Woodworking and Handle Repair: Restore wooden handles and tool bodies to their former glory. Sharpening and Honing: Transform dull tools into razor-sharp precision instruments. Tool Identification and History: Learn to identify and appreciate the history of your tools. Beyond the basics: This book offers in-depth knowledge: Tool Collection and Preservation: Build a valuable collection of antique tools and protect your investments. Tool Storage and Display: Showcase your restored tools with stylish and functional storage solutions. DIY Tool Repairs: Learn to create custom parts and replacements for your tools. Tool Restoration Safety: Prioritize safety with essential guidelines for tool restoration. Tool Customization: Enhance the functionality of your tools with modifications. This book is an investment in your workshop! Discover: The satisfaction of restoration: Experience the joy of bringing old tools back to life. Enhanced tool performance: Restore your tools to peak efficiency and precision. Preserving history: Contribute to the preservation of woodworking heritage. Building a valuable collection: Create a unique and valuable tool collection. Restore your tool collection today! Order How to Restore Antique Tools and embark on a rewarding journey of restoration. Unleash the hidden potential of your tools and create a workshop filled with functional art.

Antique Woodworking Tools

Author: Michael Dunbar
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780854420148
Category : Woodworking tools
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description

Restoring, Tuning & Using Classic Woodworking Tools

Author: Michael Dunbar
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN: 9780806966700
Category : Woodworking tools
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Craftsmanship in the old style-here is a way to create it, with the traditional hand tools that master woodworkers have been using for hundreds of years. Made to use all day without raising a blister, these gems can be used in your workshop today, with the help of this complete guide to buying, reconditioning and using classic woodworking tools. First, you'll learn how to evaluate, grade, and purchase the proper tools from the wonderful variety of planes, chisels, gouges, saws, bits, and other tools available on the market. Next, you'll learn heat-treating, refinishing, and sharpening techniques that are invaluable to all woodworkers. And, because many woodworkers do not have heavy experience in using classic tools, the author tells and shows exactly how to recondition, tune, and get more from every one of these fine instruments than you can get from the newer ones you are probably using now. In almost 500 closeup photographs and drawings, Dunbar shows you how to use your classic hand tools to create the finest and most rewarding projects of your life. Book jacket.

Young House Love

Author: Sherry Petersik
Publisher: Artisan
ISBN: 1579656765
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 337

Book Description
This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

Antique Woodworking Tools

Author: David Richard Russell
Publisher: John Adamson Dist A/C
ISBN: 9781898565055
Category : Woodworking tools
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A stunning array of edge and boring tools from Britain, continental Europe and North America provides a survey of hand tool-making from prehistory to today.

Anarchist's Tool Chest

Author: Christopher Schwarz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578084138
Category : Carpentry
Languages : en
Pages : 475

Book Description

A Price Guide to Antique Tools

Author: Herbert P. Kean
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781931626217
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 151

Book Description
A price guide is only as helpful as its prices are current. With this in mind, we offer a new fourth edition of Herbert Kean's A Price Guide to Antique Tools, its prices taken from the latest live and internet auctions as well as from private sales. As before, there are over 12,000 prices (individual and chart combinations) that represent extraordinary tools, as well as those found in flea markets. There is an explanation for each tool group that allows the reader to judge the condition of a tool, the most critical of all factors when determining price. The chapter on American wooden planes covers over 400 makers, each graded with a single value number, a system that is at the same time simple and comprehensive. To help even more, almost every tool is illustrated with a photograph or line drawing. The section on internet prices explains the mechanisms of electronic auctions and gives tips for successful bidding. If you have ever wished that you could consult with an expert before investing in a tool, this is the book for you. It puts at your fingertips the knowledge and expertise of noted tool collector and dealer Herb Kean, both in determining current prices and in evaluating condition. Altogether, an invaluable book.

The Workbench Book

Author: Scott Landis
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 9781561582709
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
Details the history of the workbench along with over 275 illustrations and plans for constructing several different workbenches.

Collecting Antique Tools

Author: Emil Pollak
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780961808853
Category : Carpentry
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A comprehensive guide that describes and illustrates over 700 of the most important antique tools, covering all categories from wooden and metal planes, braces and measuring devices, to axes, saws and wrenches. Included are over 250 original photographs, plus many line drawings that show these tools in use. Also covered are: where to find antique tools; how to buy and sell them; valuable tips on cleaning, restoring and displaying; books to read; clubs and organizations to join; common and not-so-common pitfalls to avoid; materials used in tools. A complete and conveniently organized reference guide for anyone concerned with antique tools.