Tools: A Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia

By Garrett Wade Company and Garrett Wade

Book Overview

"Man is a tool-using animal...without tools he is nothing, with tools he is all." -- Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) A spectacular visual dictionary of more than 450 beautifully photographed tools, this... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743213483
• ISBN13: 9780743213486
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Source
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 2.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.4" x 10.5"

Customer Reviews

You don't NEED it, but ....

This is a coffee table book more than one you'll take to your shop. It has some interesting and useful info about using the tools, but the enjoyment comes from seeing tools you have never seen before. I bet you'll also learn something about a tool you have that you didn't know before. Get the book and a cup of coffee. Go sit in your easy chair and enjoy.

An impressive compendium showcases antique and modern tools

The Garrett Company is known for their quality tools in the woodworking industry: this impressive compendium showcases antique and modern tools, packing in over 450 photos of tools, discussing their use, and providing both a visual display of tools and a history of changing production and needs. Add expert user's tips and you have a worthy gift edition.