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Sharpening - by Randall A Maxey (Paperback)

Sharpening - by  Randall A Maxey (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Sharpening is one of the most important aspects of maintaining a successful workshop and this book breaks it down into all of the key areas in an easily accessible manner. Aimed at both those new to woodworking and the experienced woodworker, this book covers traditional sharpening techniques and tools as well as those using the latest innovations for both hand and machine sharpening. Information on how to restore the cutting prowess of gardening tools and kitchen utensils is also included.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong><em>Sharpening: A Woodworker's Guide</em> takes one of the most important aspects of maintaining a successful workshop</strong> and breaks it down into all of key areas in an easily-accessible manner. Keeping tools sharp is one of the most fundamentally important disciplines to ensure top-quality results. This book will show the reader how.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Aimed at both those new to woodworking as well as the experienced woodworker, <em>Sharpening: A Woodworker's Guide</em> is broken down into three main sections: sharpening by hand, machine sharpening and putting the theory into practice. Traditional sharpening techniques and tools are covered as well as those using the latest innovations for both hand and machine sharpening.</strong></li> <li><strong>Areas covered include: sharpening with oilstones, waterstones and diamond stones; correct methods for holding tools; power grinders and grinding wheels; using jigs and tool rests.</strong></li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><i>"It's a comprehensive guide that covers sharpening by hand, machine sharpening, traditional sharpening techniques and the latest innovations in sharpening technology. The book is aimed at a broad audience of woodworkers of all kinds so it should make a useful addition to your workshop bookshelf."</i></p>-- "Woodworking Crafts Magazine"<br><br><p>"Profusely illustrated throughout, Sharpening: A Woodworker's Guide is an ideal instructional guide and manual that will prove <strong>essential for the beginner</strong> and <strong>hold a great deal of value for even the more experienced woodworker</strong>. Simply stated, Sharpening: A Woodworker's Guide would be appropriate as a curriculum textbook for every public school and technical college woodworking course, as well as for personal, professional, and community library woodworking collections."</p> <p><b><i>Woman's Way</i></b> magazine, o.s. 30th November 2020</p>-- "Mid-West Book Review"<br><br><p>"Such a comprehensive list <strong>makes this book useful beyond the workshop</strong> and you're bound to find something around the house that needs sharpening! All of the <strong>techniques are illustrated with clear photographs</strong>. The book is <strong>aimed at</strong> a <strong>broad audience of woodworkers</strong> of all kinds but it will also make a useful addition to any turner's bookshelf."</p>-- "Woodturning Magazine"<br>

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