Here is the greatest assembly of hand tools ever assembled. It is a fascinating chronicle of nearly every tool ever used in North America, including ancient tools used by Native Americans; trade tools used to create coaches, pianos, ships, and saddles; tools for harvesting farm goods, turpentine, and ice; and tools for fine trades such as bookbinding and watch repair. The tools are organized according to profession, from Beekeeper to Wheelwright, and will fascinate todays practitioners of these trades and hobbies. This comprehensive volume includes more than 4,500 images from catalog illustrations, trade literature, and hand drawings. Descriptions provide dimensions and applications. This is a must have for the tool collector and antique dealer, as well as anyone fascinated by the means of production.
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Alvin Sellens is a noted authority on handtools, having written extensively on the subject.
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Great reference!,
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This review is from: Dictionary of American Hand Tools: A Pictorial Synopsis (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)
If you are interested in the function and use of old tools then this is the book! Lots of great pictures and explanations. Many, many tools detailed there. It would be especially good for identifying those items you find at flea markets and estate sales. It is quite a large book with a lot of information. In my opinion a very good buy!
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This review is from: Dictionary of American Hand Tools: A Pictorial Synopsis (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)
Purchased this book for our local historical society. It is a great resource and easy to use.
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Great book for the tool collector,
This review is from: Dictionary of American Hand Tools: A Pictorial Synopsis (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)
Bought this book for my father, he was impressed with the great illustrations and text. Nuff said.
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