Hand Tools: Their Ways and Workings
by Aldren A. Watson
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Author: Aldren A. WatsonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2002-04
ISBN: 0393322769
Number of pages: 416
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co.
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Book Review: Hand tool essential...
Summary: 5 Stars
Read the reviews left by others prior to purchasing this book. It certainly delivers. After reading the book itself, I must say it is an outstanding user manual for every hand tool. The pictures are hand drawn, no color pictures, etc. I didn't want pretty pictures anyway. I wanted to know how to use and care for hand tools and this is an excellent guide. I bought several books about hand tools and this is the absolute best I've seen. I am in the process of building the workbench from the appendix plan and am pleased with the design. Highly recommended!
Summary of Hand Tools: Their Ways and Workings
A longtime woodworker's illustrated guide to the tools of the trade and how to use them. For those who would like to have the benefit of a woodworker's extensive experience with hand tools, this is the book to own. Crammed with practical information, it is the next best thing to looking over a craftsman's shoulder as he works with his tools, asking questions and getting straight answers in plain language, seeing how each tool is held and manipulated to get the best work out of it. From bit brace, chisel, and mallet to saws, specialized planes, drawknife, and spokeshave, Aldren Watson describes in detail the actions of the tools basic to good woodworking. All the procedures are explicitly illustrated with handsome line drawings, and an appendix gives plans and dimensions for making a workbench and other necessary pieces of shop equipment. With 450 b/w illustrations by the author.Projects Books
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