Metal Work

As elegant as they are practical, pocket knives have long been considered essential equipment for a gentleman. No cleverly programmed app is able to open blister packages, peel a pear, or cut off a thread hanging from a seam. Revealed are the most...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781528771320Author William Allyn RichardsFormat HardbackPage Count 234Imprint Read BooksPublisher Read BooksWeight(grams) 445gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

Screwcutting is a guide to the theory and practice of threads and thread-making, whether that is threading a hole using hand tools or cutting a thread using a lathe. The book covers details of the major threadforms, such as metric, Whitworth and Unified...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781734720914Author Lauren HarpsterFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint Bead and BlossomPublisher Bead and BlossomWeight(grams) 304gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781528770170Author Thomas F GoogertyFormat HardbackPage Count 154Imprint Read BooksPublisher Read BooksWeight(grams) 345gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 13mm

Did you remember your goggles?There used to be a time when pretty much every high school offered Shop class, where students learned to use a circular saw or rewire a busted lamp- all while discovering the satisfaction of being self-reliant and doing it...

It features 25 designs for decorative and practical wirework projects that are easy to make at home. The beauty of wire celebrated in inspirational designs and practical projects. It offers over 250 specially-commissioned photographs. Complete...

In The Art of the Japanese Sword, master swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara offers a detailed look at the entire process of Japanese sword making, including the finishing and appreciation of Japanese blades.Japanese sword art stands out in many ways:...

This practical new paperback edition explains the full process of etching, covering traditional techniques in depth and introducing modern ideas when they add to mark-making capabilities. Illustrated with lavishly finished examples and clear...

The iconic, must-have guide for modern handcraft artisans, Blacksmith's Craft has been teaching the fundamentals of blacksmithing since 1952 for good reason. Traditional tools and techniques of the craft will never change and learning the classic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783899559927Author Irwin WongFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag

Sheet Metal Shaping demystifies this seemingly black art with information on tools and basic skills and 14 customizable projects, fully illustrated with step-by-step color photography. Whether you want to create custom or replacement parts or build an...

This UK author's designs are stylish & quirky & move beyond the traditional shapes in shops today. In this unique and comprehensive book, Chris West covers all aspects of turning these useful condiment holders and demonstrates how practical kitchen...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781528702881Author Paul N HasluckFormat PaperbackPage Count 772Imprint Read BooksPublisher Read BooksWeight(grams) 962gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 43mm

Silver is an exciting and versatile material for jewellery makers, both beginners and the more advanced, and nothing beats the satisfaction of creating and making your own designs. This book shows you how. Full of inspiring ideas and finished pieces,...

Featuring 450 full-color photos and 241 of the world's foremost narrative jewelry makers, this book showcases the best of what today's makers, ranging from newly graduated students to the luminaries of the jewelry world, have to offer us: jewelry that's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781473328952Author William Hutton CathcartFormat PaperbackPage Count 182Imprint Owen PressPublisher Owen PressWeight(grams) 236gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm...

Skilled artisans at the heart of human civilization since the Iron Age, blacksmiths gained the respect of their communities through the utility of their creations, whether these were weapons, armour, farming tools, wagon axles or household items...

The techniques of casting are of crucial importance in our day-to-day lives, being used in the manufacture of diverse products ranging from dental implants and hip replacement joints, through bicycle frames and car engine parts, to the most exquisite...

A practical and comprehensive guide to the breadth of enamel techniques. Enamelling, the fusion of glass on metal, is a fascinating process and a happy marriage of two distinct materials. The varied range of methods in which enamel can be applied to...

Transforming unlikely pieces of scrap metal into significant works of art - giving new life to things we throw away - is an accessible, creative and fulfilling activity. This book describes and illustrates the concerns and techniques involved in making...

Getting Started with Soldering not only teaches new makers and experimenters the core principles of soldering, it also functions as an excellent reference and resource for beginners and more advanced makers alike. The book guides readers through the...

A comprehensive guide to engineering materials used in the workshop, for processes such as milling, welding, and lathe and bench-work. Designed for the general enthusiast or amateur engineer, Engineering Materials provides in-depth information on the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781879535091Author Jack AndrewsFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Skipjack PressPublisher Skipjack PressWeight(grams) 612gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm *...

Soldering is one of the most commonly used processes in jewellery, but its potential is often overlooked. This practical book explains the basics of the method but goes on to suggest ways in which soldering can be used to explore ideas and produce...

Ten projects from a Master Craftsman. Spanning the gap between pre-cut and 'art' knives with step-by-step illustrated instructions for unique and beautiful knives... Learn how to make these projects, or designs of your own: Kitchen parking...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780760379769Author Stephen Blake ChristenaFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint New Shoe PressPublisher New Shoe PressWeight(grams) 499g

The art of forging multiple layers of steel together into beautiful, strong, and sharp Damascus steel blades started millenia ago. Now, with this guide, novice blacksmiths and bladesmiths have a practical and budget-conscious approach to forging their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781473328532Author Charles Edgar FrittsFormat PaperbackPage Count 380Imprint White PressPublisher White PressWeight(grams) 481gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm...

Learn all you need to know about the significance of rings and how to make various types with step-by-step projects. In this book, Jinks McGrath explains everything you need to know to make different types of rings - from plain bands and Russian...

In succession with Blacksmith's Craft and Wrought Ironwork, Decorative Ironwork is a facsimile edition of the original 1963 instruction manual for intermediate to advanced blacksmiths. By applying all previous techniques learned to forge and form the...

For a Finn, the puukko is the most important tool and at the same time the most feared weapon. You could almost say the puukko has the same importance for a Finn as the samurai sword has for the Japanese. It is a 2,000-year-old mystical weapon that has...

Joining metals is a fundamental process used in all aspects of modern life. It is vital wherever metals are used, which is just about everywhere. Small or large, simple or complex - no mode of transport or method of construction would be possible without...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781879535312Author Wayne E. PotratzFormat PaperbackPage Count 190Imprint Skipjack PressPublisher Skipjack PressWeight(grams) 456g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781528771115Author John JernbergFormat HardbackPage Count 154Imprint Read BooksPublisher Read BooksWeight(grams) 345gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 13mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780760379653Author Lorelei SimsFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint New Shoe PressPublisher New Shoe PressWeight(grams) 499g

This book was written for people who have never used a 3D carving machine. It teaches the basics of designing and making things with Inventables' software (Easel) and 3D carving machines (X-Carve and Carvey). We'll take you step-by-step through five...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620331392Author Matthew RunfolaFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Interweave Press IncPublisher Interweave Press IncWeight(grams) 1179g

The ideal guide for knifemakers, collectors, culinary professionals, and more, this book teaches multiple methods for making your blades as sharp as new-or even sharper. Starting with the theoretical foundations and mechanics of sharpening a blade, the...

Discover the thrill of working with hot metal and creating your own pieces. This book shows you how: with lavish photographs, it captures the excitement of working at the fire and explains the techniques to get you started. Drawing on traditional...