Tutorial Index

REMEMBER:
Working with wood, metal and other things can be dangerous. The method laid out in my tutorials is how I do things. I work safely as I can and seldom get scratched or hurt. How you use the information is up to you - make sure you read, understand and follow all the safety rules for equipment and tools that you use.

	Make a Knife Using Hand Tools by John Scruby An excellent, extremely detailed step-by-step tutorial by a very experienced and popular maker. This it a lazer-printed thermally bound book for purchase which can be taken to your workshop.
	Notes on Heat Treating 01 Steel I am often asked how I do it. This is how... Opens in my other website in a new tab. When finshed reading, close the tab to come back here again.
	Notes on Gluing Plastic (Styrene) Liners Styrene liners - note on how to glue them. Contains good advice. Opens in my other website in a new tab. When finshed reading, close the tab to come back here again.
	Using CA glue to repair wood Many burrwoods have natural voids in them. Filling these is actually very simple and easy to do. It does take time for the glue to cure though, so it's not a quick fix! Read about how to do it. Opens in my other website in a new tab. When finshed reading, close the tab to come back here again.
Cuir Bouilli Hat, c1800	The Technique of "Cuir Bouilli" Cuir Bouilli - or "boiled leather" is an age-old technique of hardening leather for use as armour, rigid cases, sword scabbards and other every day items. This document explains what it is and how to do it.
	Turning a Walking Stick Handle A photo tutorial on how to turn a walking stick or cane handle - with rodding bore up the centre.
	How to Install a Walking Stick Collar A short, sweet and to the point tutorial on how to install a walking stick or cane collar - all you need to know to make a success of the job.
	How to Assemble a IbT Walking Stick Kit A very basic tutorial on how to assemble a JbT walking stick kit - a guide to how I do it.