101 Bladesmithing FAQ: Answers to Your Burning Knifemaking Questions About Forging, Stock Removal, Tools, and Heat Treatment, Sander Wes
Автор: Anderson Wes Название: Isle of Dogs HB ISBN: 0571336442 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780571336449 Издательство: Faber Рейтинг: Цена: от 2202.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть
Описание: Wes Anderson startled audiences with his stop-motion animated film of Roald Dahl`s Fantastic Mr Fox. He now displays his unique wit and playful visual sense in an action-filled saga of Samurai dogs.
Powerful bladesmithing techniques for advanced knife and sword makers
Do you crave the challenge of making the 'perfect knife'?
Does your pride in your bladesmithing skills motivate you to take them to the next level?
Are you constantly inspired by popular bladesmithing TV shows, and want to improve and compare to the master bladesmiths present on them?
My name is Wes Sander, and like you, I too strive to better my bladesmithing craft and take it to the next level.
Throughout my journey, I have learned several advanced techniques and discovered some powerful secrets that have helped me forge better knives.
I will share them inside this book.
If making the same knife bores you and you constantly search for adding a new twist to your creations...
If you want to deepen your knowledge to forge better blades, then this book is for you.
In this book you will discover:
- The 10 step method to forging a pattern welded Damascus sword
- 4 techniques that will 'reveal' the end grain texture of your Damascus blade
- How to make mosaic Damascus patterns in your sword using the 'spiderwebs' technique
- How to forge, assemble, heat treat and polish a Japanese sword
- The secret temperature to correctly temper your Japanese blade
- How to make your first sword scabbard
- The #1 solution you should use while acid etching your knife
- 3 simple 'hacks' to finding the perfect raw materials for using scrimshaw on your knife
Here are the answers to some questions you might have about this book:
Q: What kind of techniques will I get to learn in this book?
A: You will get to learn to multiple advanced techniques like stainless steel forging, Japanese bladesmithing, Pattern welded Damascus forging, etching Damascus steel and more.
Q: Will I get to learn how to properly heat treat the different kinds of blades that are included in this book?
A: Of course. This book has special heat treating procedures for stainless steel, Damascus steel, and Japanese swords.
Q: I sell the knives that I make. Can using these advanced techniques help me charge higher prices from my clients?
A: While I can't guarantee any monetary profit from this book, blades that have used techniques like the ones taught in this book have been known to be prized and will probably fetch higher prices than the average blade convention knife.
If you sell your creations, you will cherish the look on your client's face when your knife or sword meets their expectations The number of ideas you can realize for your creations is directly related to your understanding of various bladesmithing techniques and the characteristics of different materials.
Every day that you delay is another day that you stagnate in your growth as a bladesmith.
Have you ever felt like making a knife, and realized that reliable sources of information on bladesmithing were scarce and expensive?
I, Wes Sander, will share the secrets of creating knives that are easy to make yet strong and sharp.
If you are already a master bladesmith and know how to forge knives, then you can safely ignore this book.
But if you are someone that is a beginner, who wants to learn the basics or has the desire to start bladesmithing, then you cannot miss this book
This book has been designed to be a compact and no-nonsense guide for the beginner bladesmith and can help you make your first knife in just 10 steps.
In this book you will learn about:
- The most cost-effective method to make your first knife
- How to forge a knife in just 10 steps
- How to set up a good working shop, without breaking the bank with expensive machinery
- The #1 high-performance steel that you should use to make knives
- A simple technique, used by master bladesmiths, that will prevent your blade from shattering, even if it's your first time making a knife
- How to get started with a homemade forge
- The 5 qualities that determine your mastery of bladesmithing
- How to add flair to your knife
This book has been made to avoid as much of the complicated jargon related to bladesmithing as possible, and the whole idea is to keep the book simple.
Here are the answers to some questions you might have about this book:
Q: What is this book about?
A: This book is a guide on how to start bladesmithing with the barest of tools.
Q: Who should read this book?
A: If you are interested in making knives and swords of any kind, you would want to read this book. Anyone looking for a hobby should also buy this book
Q: Do I need to have tools before I read this book?
A: Only the bare minimum are required. The rest you can make or acquire along your bladesmithing journey.
Q: What am I going to learn in this book?
A: I teach how to start bladesmithing from scratch and how to make knives. The book has it laid out in such a way that it is easy for a beginner to follow.
The goal of this book is to make sure that you spend as less time reading while applying the knowledge in this book.
I want you to get through this book quickly and start making knives.
Every day that you delay, is another day that you deny your own desire for making knives.
As a young artist and musician Wesley Wehr became a friend and often a confidant of many of the painters, poets, and musicians who lived or worked in the Northwest in the 1950s and 1960s. Drawing on his journals, Wehr provides an engagingly written, intriguing, and informative series of vignettes of painters Mark Tobey, Pehr Hallsten, Helmi Juvonen, Guy Anderson, and Morris Graves; photographer Imogen Cunningham; gallery owner Zoe Dusanne; poets Thoedore Roethke, Richard Selig, Elizabeth Bishop, and Leonie Adams; philosopher Susanne Langer; musicians Ernest Bloch and Berthe Poncy Jacobson; and actor Margaret Hamilton.
Powerful bladesmithing techniques for intermediate knife makers
Have you made your first knife, a few maybe, but you feel like you could improve and expand your bladesmithing skills?
Are your knives losing their edge after sharpening them a few times? Are small details of imperfection in your blades bothering you?
Are you tired of making the same boring and flawed knife?
I, Wes Sander, will share with you powerful techniques and secrets to take your bladesmithing skills to the next level.
In this book you will discover:
- The secrets of making a Damascus knife in just 9 steps
- The most cost-effective way to make a knife
- How you can make your first sword in just 17 steps, start to finish
- 10 essential tools that you need to have when bladesmithing
- A simple technique, used by master bladesmiths, that will prevent your blade from shattering
- How to build a simple but effective forge
- The #1 high-performance steel that you should use to make knives
Are you frustrated with the archaic and cryptic language of higher level bladesmithing authors?
This book has been designed to have simple language so that it is easy for you to grasp even the most complex concepts. The assorted collection of techniques in this book can help you add a unique touch to your creations.
Here are the answers to some questions you might have about this book:
Q: I have only made a few knives in my workshop till now. Can this book help me to make swords and Damascus knives?
A: Yes. The steps laid out inside this book have been designed for the bladesmith that has a little bit of experience making knives, so that he/she can take their craft to the next level.
Q: How is the author qualified to teach these bladesmithing techniques?
A: I, Wes Sander, am an expert bladesmith. I have forged many Damascus swords, knives, and katanas to know what I'm doing.
Additionally, I have had the priviledge to attend many BLADE conventions and other exhibitions to know the craft of other bladesmiths as well.
So yes, I would say I'm qualified to bring you results when teaching you how to make swords and knives.
Q: I don't have a lot of tools to start. Can I still make knives and swords using your book?
A: Only a few tools are required to start with this book. The rest you can make or acquire along your bladesmithing journey. The book even has a step-by-step guide to making your own forge. Even someone without a forge can start
You can learn and improve as a bladesmith by expanding your smithing knowledge and skills, with this guide to help you do it.
Every day that you delay improving your bladesmithing skills is another day that you waste your stock and time on forging the same boring and flawed knife.
Take action and buy this book now
Автор: Sander Wes Название: Heat Treatment Secrets for Bladesmithing ISBN: 1951035127 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781951035129 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3306.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Powerful techniques to heat treat your knife at home or in a small workshop
Do you want to avoid the heart break of chipping or shattering your knife, that you spent hours to make?
Do you want to heat treat your knife at home or in your workshop, instead of spending money on getting it done from a heat treatment company?
Does understanding heat treatment seem time-consuming and difficult, and you want to achieve good results without much effort?
I, Wes Sander, will share my secret to hardening and tempering knives such that they remain tough and can hold an edge for long.
In this book you will discover:
- One simple technique, used by master bladesmiths, that will prevent your knife from shattering, even if it's your first time making a blade
- The biggest heat treating mistake you could be making, that is ruining the quality of your blades
- 1 crucial heat treatment step, without which your whole heat treatment process is futile
- 1 quenching tip that will get you a harder knife fast
- One easy-to-find quenching oil, that is not only effective, but also reduces the chances of your knife cracking
- 1 serious mistake that could cost you your whole workshop
- How to make a simple forge, so you can start heat treatment even in your backyard or a small worshop
Here are the answers to some questions you might have about this book:
Q: I don't have a forge. Can I still heat treat my knives?
A: Yes. This book actually has a guide to making a small forge. On top of that to temper your knives, you can simply use an electric oven.
So, even if you don't have the tools, with the help of this book you can make the tools first and then heat treat.
No matter how humble your workshop, you can achieve a good heat treat on your knives if you know the techniques well.
Q: Will the techniques mentioned inside this book work for me?
A: Yes. The techniques inside this book are tried and tested, and have been described in a practical manner, such that you can read and apply the techniques simultaneously. Bladesmiths of any skill level can do this.
Q: Will this book be easy to understand?
A: This book has been written in a practical fashion such that you can apply these techniques the minute you read them.
Unlike some other heat treatment books, this book is dedicated to blademaking steels, including Damascus and stainless steel.
All temperatures are in Fahrenheit, so it easy for you to adjust settings on American equipment.
You absolutely don't need to know metallurgy to start heat treating your knives.
Everyday that you delay is another day that you either spend excess money on sending your knives to heat treatment plants OR take the risk of shattering your knife altogether.
So if you want to stop that and always get tough and sharp knives then...
Описание: Powerful techniques for beginners in bladesmithing
Have you ever felt like making a knife, and realized that reliable sources of information on bladesmithing were scarce and expensive?
I, Wes Sander will share the secrets of creating knives that are easy to make yet strong and sharp.
If you are already a master bladesmith and know how to forge knives, then you can safely ignore this book.
But if you are someone that is a beginner, who wants to learn the basics or has the desire to start bladesmithing, then you cannot miss this book
This book has been designed to be a no-nonsense compact guide to the beginner bladesmith and can help you make your first knife in just 10 steps. It can be used to do actual work off of.
In this book you will learn about:
Автор: Davis Wes Название: Anthology of Modern Irish Poetry ISBN: 0674072227 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780674072220 Издательство: Harvard University Press Рейтинг: Цена: 5378.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A representation of Irish poetic achievement in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, from poets such as Austin Clarke and Samuel Beckett who were writing while Yeats and Joyce were still living.
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Описание: Recovering and exploring some of the diverse interrelationships between Ireland on the one hand and Central and Eastern Europe on the other, this volume charts some of the alternative, lesser-known routes that Irish cultural life has taken, and recalibrates the map of Irish literary, artistic and historical experiences.
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