Thread: Finally picked up a buffer today at Harbor Freight

For anyone thinking of working with any razors or highly finished small items, I would recommend this book!
The Complete Metalsmith: An Illustrated Handbook book by Tim McCreight | 2 available editions | Alibris Books
This is the cheapest you will find it.

My review of it:

Ok, me? I've been smithing and metal working for 60+ years.
This book, at even the original price, is fantastic for anyone that likes to work or play with metals. A couple times it saved me a whale of a lot of time and money by demystifying a process so I didn't have to re-invent the wheel.
It is not only about jewelery but a compendium of fabrication and finishing methods and information for any metals worker. Mostly about non-ferrous metals but good information about iron based metals also. The section on Plastics is a winner also.
Tim has spent a lifetime smithing and compiling the information and you can use his information with respect. And, if you need even more information, you at least know what to call the process you are looking for and search further online. Worth its weight for that alone.
I prefer the wire bound one. It lays open on a desk or bench.
~Richard
I first found the book some years back and made the mistake of loaning it out. Drat!

~Richard