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Dictionary of Woodworking Tools

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Dictionary of Woodworking Tools This book is so well researched, you will never need another. Dip into it; read it to learn how to use a particular tool; just enjoy. Whatever your interest in tools, this book will increase your knowledge and enjoyment.

This is just what I have been looking for. I think the author did a great job of finding sources to flesh out the dictionary that include not only descriptions, but interesting and accurate historical illustrations. I was particularly impressed with the pages on adzes, and the cross-referencing. This volume will remain at hand in my workshop.

Thorough, informative, good illustrations. The book is great as a reference, and good for just enjoyable reading. I own one, and just bought three to give as gifts.Dictionary of Woodworking Tools

In a world that prints magazines by the ton full of pictures and data the border between a newspaper and a book is not a clear one. This is not the case here. This is a real book. Full of wisdom and long lost information. It is a treasure of knowledge and a book to keep by your bed. The same I can say for the other book by this wonderful researcher of tools and the way they were used. i love it!

For anyone who is interested on hand tools, this is a must. It's a great reference that helps identify a huge range of hand tools from the past. Even though this reprint is smaller in dimension than the original hardback its is great value for money. Salaman's tool collection is in St Albans England and is full of interesting tools.