I recently started playing WFRP 2nd edition, my character is a tradesman/crafter but I've been striggling to find how the crafting system works as it isn't clearly outline in the rule books.

If somepne know where I can find a clearly outline copy could they provide me a link, additionally it would be oof great help if someone could provide me with a full liat of the acedemic, common & arcane knowedges and how they relate to each tradeskill or other tasls within the game.

The best place for 2e question response is on the 2nd edition forums here: http://forum.strike-to-stun.net/index.php?sid=56e984183d9522f2f06ea778062aa968

For 3rd Edition The Blackfire Pass book, think its called Book of Grudges. Gave a section on how crafting works, cost etc. Mainly weapons and armour though, I think.

Drat. I didnt see the OP said 2nd edition. Wrong forums Lad, wrong forums.

There aren't any crafting rules in v2 aside from Potions and Runes in RoS, but if you're open to using fan material, Dan White wrote rules for Trades:

http://www.liberfanatica.net/trades1.doc

http://www.liberfanatica.net/trades2.doc

For Academic Knowledge skills, Liber Fanatica IV: The Academic's Handbook discusses Academic Knowledge, Interdiscplinary skills and Library Research:

http://www.liberfanatica.net/LF4download.html

Thank your for your advice.

I will admit that the libre fanatica is extremely useful I will probably also look into the v3 rules and with the support of the GM come up with a suitable compromise as there are only limited actual rules and come up with some suitable basis.