Restoring Antique Tools
Restoring Antique Tools by Herbert P. Kean, published by Finney/Astragal in April 2001, is a comprehensive guide designed for those interested in the care and restoration of antique tools. This 114-page book presents critical restoration techniques that have been traditionally reserved for professional restorers, making them accessible to readers of all skill levels. The author provides clear explanations that empower collectors to engage in restoration work with confidence, transforming the process into a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
Readers will find detailed chapters covering various categories of tools, along with a general section on cleaning and refinishing. The book includes practical instructions on making a bow for a bow drill, tightening loose heads on Sheffield and Ultimatum braces, and repairing chipped threads on plow planes, among many other invaluable techniques. With its focus on antiques and collectibles, this edition serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their skills in tool restoration.
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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.
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