DETAILS: Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: Sterling (March 28, 2004) Language: English

The best thing about Mike Burton’s book is that he writes in a way that seems like he’s talking to a friend, common sense innovation, a sense of humor and a 'can do' attitude are the ingredients in creating the masterful works of art by Mike Burton. This book tells you how to make your own tools that the pros use without making your wallet lighter by a few hundred dollars.

Going a step further he even explains how you can re-sharpen rotary burrs and an old, rusty rasp by using some toilet bowl cleaner, anyone else would have told you to buy new stuff. The clear, concise explanations guide you step by step and you don't need to be a master craftsman or artist to turn your projects from strictly plain-practical to exciting and beautiful. Most helpful was the way the author showed how to use and improvise tools to make my designs come to life in wood. . If you've ever thought about getting involved in architectural carving, or just want to further your mental horizons of how these works of art are made, then, this is a must-have book.