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Tools : the ultimate guide / Jeff Waldman ; illustrated by Holly Wales ; photography by Stuart Ballew and Todd Monroe.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Description: 280 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781797209876
  • 1797209876
Subject(s):
Contents:
Introduction -- How to use this book -- Safety -- Measure ; Cut ; Fasten ; Shape.
Summary: "Featuring over 500 entries on tools categorized by function, Compendium of Tools is a celebration of home improvement and skilled craftwork. The book covers a variety of tools used by amateurs, both hand tools and power tools, and offers some background information, interesting history, care tips, advice on what projects they are best for, and suggestions of other similar tools to consider adding to a collection. With detailed entries and illustrations, the book is packed with wisdom that is as inspirational as it is practical"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 621.9007 W164 Available 33111010840722
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This is the book for answering all your tool questions, gaining knowledge before hiring a professional, or simply flipping through just for the joy of learning something new about the objects that shape our world.



This expansive guide catalogs more than 500 tools for measuring, cutting, fastening, and shaping - from hammers and saws to wrenches, welders, and drawknives. Throughout these illustrated pages, you'll learn how to care for each tool so it can last a lifetime, as well as learn intriguing tidbits and fascinating histories of each object along the way.

"500+ tools featured."

Includes index.

Introduction -- How to use this book -- Safety -- Measure ; Cut ; Fasten ; Shape.

"Featuring over 500 entries on tools categorized by function, Compendium of Tools is a celebration of home improvement and skilled craftwork. The book covers a variety of tools used by amateurs, both hand tools and power tools, and offers some background information, interesting history, care tips, advice on what projects they are best for, and suggestions of other similar tools to consider adding to a collection. With detailed entries and illustrations, the book is packed with wisdom that is as inspirational as it is practical"-- Provided by publisher.

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