Tool Book

£20.00

Learn more about the tools in your toolbox, from hacksaws and picks, to sandblocks and chisels. Become the sharpest tool in the shed with ‘The Tool Book’, a guide to all things DIY. From the powerhouses to the old-school, learn everything there is to know about over 200 hand tools, and how best to use them. Don’t be caught short on a handyman job – learn how to choose the best tools, use them properly, and create durable, beautiful projects. From tools for cutting and chopping to tools for finishing and decorating, ‘The Tool Book’ provides over 800 informative images, helping you get the best from all your tools & maintain them properly.

Publish Date: 03/05/2018

Description

If you love your tools, want to understand them, look after them, own the very best, and use them effectively, then this is the book for you. A complete visual guide featuring more than 800 images, and a foreword from Nick Offerman, The Tool Book pays homage to generations of craftsmanship, ingenuity, and know-how.

It looks at tools from every angle, so you can understand the structure and make-up of your trusted tool, and includes illustrations of tools in action. Gallery pages display different types of hammer, spade, or chisel, and there’s expert advice on what to look for when choosing a tool.

Clear step-by-step photography walks you through how to use your tools like a pro, while easy-to-use charts provide tips on how best to care for them. The Tool Book explores, in loving detail, why each tool is the right tool for the job, and why it deserves pride of place in your tool shed, workshop, or studio.

Additional information

Weight 1232 g
Dimensions 262 × 221 × 27 mm
Author
Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

256

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

621.908 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K