In this two part series Nancy shows you how to make Chasing and Repoussé tools. Why buy them, when you can custom make your own? This video is full of tips and techniques for anyone interested in learning how to make these tools or how to work with steel. Nancy shows you how to anneal, shape, harden, temper and finish steel chasing and repoussé tools.
Nancy Megan Corwin's book: Chasing and Repousse´ : http://www.amazon.com/dp/1929565321/?...
Charles Lewton-Brain's CD: Lost Books CD: Chasing and Repousse´ :
http://www.brainpress.com/LostbookCRP...
Alexander Weyger's: The Complete Modern Blacksmith: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0898158966/?...
The tool I couldn't recall the name of: Miter Cutting Vise Jig.
Links to common sizes and types of tool steel at online metals are:
W1 square stock:
http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant..... Average diameters: 1/8", 5/32" and 1/4". Larger stock for larger tools. Metric sizes: 3.175mm's, 3.969mm's, and 6.35mm's.
O1 square stock:
http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant....
See sizes under W1 square stock.
Drill rod:
http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant....
See sizes under W1 square stock.
Please see my videos on Chasing and Repousse´: Part One: http://youtu.be/u8ODBt6Rhpk Part Two: http://youtu.be/J1_FB7g7eVw Part Three: http://youtu.be/b7cJlZF3MmU
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