Graham Blackburn
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Woodworking Handtools: Instruments & Devices (Illustrated Workshop)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781940611020
- author:
- Graham Blackburn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Spring House Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 27.4 x 21.3 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Crafts, Woodworking
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Woodworking Handtools, Devices & Instruments is a comprehensive pictorial index of woodworking handtools from the 18th century to the present. This book features over 600 tools, listed alphabetically and cross-referenced for easy access, along with detailed line-drawings and authoritative text. The Illustrated Encyclopedia is a remarkable tribute to man's technological ingenuity, showcasing the sophisticated beauty and inventiveness of woodworking handtools. The book includes over 570 detailed line-drawings, accompanied by expert explanations and interesting historical information. Whether used as a handy guide to identify a tool and its use, or read simply for enjoyment, this book provides a fascinating record of trades and skills, and a tribute to the craftsmen who have shaped the world of woodworking.
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