Making and Modifying Woodworking Tools de Kingshott, Jim - 1993

Lewes, East Sussex: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, 1993. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. 10 3/4" x 8 1/4". 159 pages, extensively illustrated with black and white photographs, diagrams and colour photographs. A much sought-after title by the late Jim Kingshott. Materials and finishes, the technology of planes, heat treatment, pattern making and simple metal working techniques are all fully explained and backed up by the author's photographs and detailed and dimensioned line drawings. Projects include making a Norris pattern smoother, tuning and improving a Bailey plane, making an improved Stanley 52 shooting board and plane, making a Norris blade adjuster..