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   BenM | Feb 10, 2004 03:54pm | #1

   "Making and Modifying Woodworking Tools", by Jim Kingshott is a good place to start.  The book is out of print but it should be available from used book dealers.

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   rslatm | Feb 10, 2004 05:46pm | #2

   That book is not an easy find. I have a very extensive used book network and no sign of it so far.

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   BenM | Feb 11, 2004 03:51pm | #6

   Well, you're right!  I checked the top ten internet book search sites and not one of them has a copy.  I'm surprised since the book is only 11 years old.  I'll be sure to be on the lookout for it and buy all I can find.  I should be able to sell them for good money.

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   rslatm | Feb 10, 2004 05:52pm | #3

   There have been a few articles in FWW on this. Best thing you can do is get some books on metal working and apply the basics to making tools. Brass is easy to work with files, fretsaws, etc. I cut brass all the time with my tablesaw and a negative hook blade. Even books on jewelry making are apt as the techniques on silver soldering are very useful plus a lot of jewelry deals with non-ferrous type metals so the techniques apply very nicely to brass. Tim McCreight would be a recommended author to look at.
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   PlaneWood | Feb 11, 2004 04:40am | #4

   Just remember that epoxy won't stick to brass worth a hoot!

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy (maker of fine sawdust!)
   PlaneWood

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   dirtstirrer | Feb 11, 2004 08:25am | #5

   "Just remember that epoxy won't stick to brass worth a hoot!"

   Dang Mike, those two owls would be flattered to know the impression they've made:)  Have a good one,Steve

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   JeffKurtz | Feb 11, 2004 04:31pm | #7

   Check with Dave Anderson at Sawmill Creek's Neanderthal Haven.  He and quite a few others there make some gorgeous tools and should be able to point you to some good sources.
   http://www.sawmillcreek.org/forumdisplay.php?s=1270d3ccc2becf2dab23b1b36dc7f7f2&forumid=4

   A lot of others lurking at Traditional Tools.  (Nice files showing some of their work too.  Check the Gallery.)
   http://host65.ipowerweb.com/~traditi2/forum/index.php

   Good luck, and don't forget to post some pictures of your work.  (Please post if it's less than perfect!  I nearly get sick every time someone posts what looks like perfect work and write, "This is my first attempt....")

   Jeff