Choosing & Using Hand Tools - Couverture souple

Rae, Andy

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1600592740 ISBN 13 : 9781600592744

Editeur : Lark Books,U.S., 2008

Synopsis

This is the essential who, what, when, where, and why of hand tools! Not only is the equipment itself beautiful, it's the classic and most pleasurable way to work with wood. Hundreds of photographs, accompanied by explanatory illustrations, escort you through the traditional woodshop, introducing everything from clamps and drills to chisels and saws. Not a question goes unanswered in this guide to buying, tuning, sharpening, and operating both antique and contemporary pieces: you'll find out which tools you really need, which ones are the best, and how to use them most effectively. There's advice on work surfaces, marking and measuring utensils, edgers, and tools that pull, pry, twist, bore, and scrape.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This is the essential who, what, when, where, and why of hand tools! Not only is the equipment itself beautiful, its the classic and most pleasurable way to work with wood. Hundreds of photographs, accompanied by explanatory illustrations, escort you through the traditional woodshop, introducing everything from indispensable clamps and drills to chisels and saws. And not a question goes unanswered in this guide to buying, tuning, sharpening, and operating both antique and contemporary pieces: youll find out which tools you really need, which ones are the best, and how to use them most effectively. Theres advice on work surfaces, marking and measuring utensils, edgers, and tools that pull, pry, twist, bore, and scrape. Youll discover things you never knew before!

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Lark Books,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1600592740
• ISBN 13: 9781600592744
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible