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.

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.

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.

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.

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.