Woodcarving with Rick Butz: How to Sharpen Carving Tools (Woodcarving Step by Step with Rick Butz)
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (901 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0811729966 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Great book with excellent illustrations C. Gray I'm very glad I bought this book. I'll use it often. Has terrific instructions that are easily understood.. VERY GOOD IN WORDS EASY TO UNDERSTAND KNUCKELNICKERJIM BUTZ GIVES YOU A DETAILED EXPLANATION ABOUT EACH TOOL, WHAT IT IS FOR AND WHY TO SHARPEN IT THE WAY HE SAYS HE DOES. HE NOT ONLY TELLS WHAT STONE OR COMPOUND TO USE TO SHARPEN THE TOOL, HE ALSO TELLS YOU HOW TO USE IT AND TELL IF IT IS SHARP SAFELY. HE USES WORDS TH. Great for beginners Geoffrey A. Smith Great for those looking for a way to sharpen odd shaped tools.
Rear cover notes: "Combining centuries-old honing techniques with modern materials, master woodcarver Rick Butz offers a straightforward, safe, and highly effective sharpening system that teaches you how to put a perfect edge on your knives, gouges, chisels, and veiners. Step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow directions show you everything you need to know: •Choosing the right honing stones, lubricants, and polishing materials; •Troubleshooting common sharpening problems; •Sharpening the difficult V-gouge; •Selecting the best cutting angle for each tool, including special-purpose gouges."