Classic Hand Tools Garrett Hack John S Sheldon by Garrett Hack, John S Sheldon 9781561585076, 1561585076 instant download after payment.

Classic Hand Tools reveals the rich variety and history of hand tools through engaging prose and vivid color photographs.
«Once upon a time, woodworkers had to rely upon hand tools exclusively but recently, the development of power tools relegated hand tools to the status of quaint antiques. In this book, Hack, a contributor to Fine Woodworking and the author of The Handplane Book, rethinks their usefulness. He argues that hand tools are, in some cases, better than their motorized counterparts theyre both quiet and, because they lack motors and generate very little dust, relatively safe. He covers tools of all typesAchisels, planes, saws, hammers, and measuring devices, some plain and others fancy. Not as good as Aldren A. Watsons Hand Tools Their Ways and Workings (Lyons, 1993. reprint.), this book does contain excellent chapters on making and restoring tools and on buying used toolsAand the wealth of beautiful photographs will make even the most casual woodworker salivate. An outstanding book, recommended for all public and academic libraries.» AJonathan N. Hershey, Akron-Summit Cty. P.L., OH