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Scenes from the Shop

Marking Knife. Looking to improve the accuracy of your layout work? Then you'll want to take a look at the shop-made marking knives you see below.

Each knife starts out by wrapping a Japanese-style blade with a wood handle and copper ferrules. Then, the ferrules are peened to give the handle a classic look. To change the look of the copper, oil is brushed on the ferrules and then heated with a torch. With four different "recipes," you're sure to find just the right look.

The article on page 24 will guide you through the step-by-step process for making the marking knife. You may even want to make a pair of handles — one for a left beveled blade and another for a right bevel. This way, you'll be ready to handle any layout task. u