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The Woodworker's Guide to Hand Tools Paperback – May 1 1998

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Hand tools are essential to woodworking, but, unlike power tools, they don't come with detailed owner's manuals. Think of this book as the missing manual for your hand tools.

Peter Korn covers virtually all the hand tools in the modern woodshop. For convenience, tools are listed alphabetically within chapters organized by function (abrading, cutting, planing, sawing...).

Beautifully illustrated, The Woodworker's Guide to Hand Tools explains:

what each tool is used for
which tools are essential for your shop
how to recognize quality when buying tools
how to tune up tools for top performance
and, in many cases, how to use each tool efficiently

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208 pages
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English
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Taunton
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May 1 1998
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20.32 x 1.35 x 25.4 cm
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1561582166
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978-1561582167
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Known for its well-researched and produced books and magazines, the publisher has produced yet another winner. Korn's new work, detailing the nuances of tools and handwork, is as subtle yet comprehensive as his earlier Working with Wood (Taunton, 1993). In ten chapters on individual procedures in woodworking, Korn provides the basic information that generally comes with the purchase of power tool but is often missing with a hand tool. He fully explores differences between power and hand tools with clear prose and detailed but unobtrusive illustrations. There are many fine power-tool handbooks available, and the present volume can comfortably stand with the best. Recommended for collections with strong hobbyist demand.?Alexander Hartmann, INFOPHILE, Williamsport, PA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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With power tools being hot and sexy and, no doubt, hotly desired, it is refreshing to see a book about tools that are literally unplugged. Korn relays just about everything about the tools to use when the only form of power at hand is elbow grease. Returning to the days before the electric table saw and router may be desirable for some, yet if they want to go really sans electric, they must be willing to search seriously for some of the tools Korn discusses and to put out, too, for the likes of the chisels he presents, which, made in Japan, aren't exactly cheap (price tags can exceed three figures) but, perhaps, are geared more to the collector than the craftsperson. The average weekend warrior stands to gain some historical perspective from the book, even if only for the sake of knowing what that mysterious piece spotted at the local warehouse is really good for. Jon Kartman

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taunton (May 1 1998)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1561582166
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1561582167
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 590 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.32 x 1.35 x 25.4 cm

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PETER KORN is the founder and former Executive Director of the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, a non-profit woodworking and design school in Rockport, Maine. A furniture maker since 1974, his work has been exhibited nationally in galleries and museums. Born in 1951, Korn grew up in Philadelphia, where he attended Germantown Friends School. He majored in history at the University of Pennsylvania. More information is available at www.peterkorn.com

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M. Boutte

The Woodworker's Guide to Hand Tools

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 7, 2001

This is an excellent introductory book for someone new to woodworking, or some one new to hand tools. In fact, I would strongly encourage someone new to woodworking to read this book first and learn as much as they can about using hand tools prior to spending any money on power tools. Some of the tools and techniques are obviously obselete given the development of power tools, but read on. You will be a better craftsman for it. The illustrations in the book are clear and well thought out and I have found them to be very useful. This book would also make an excellent gift for a young person interested in woodworking, but unsure of where to begin.

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otro

THE hand tools compendium for woodworking

Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on April 29, 2017

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Carefully illustrated, each tool described in detail. An ideal guide for beginners,orienting you to build up a basic set of tools.

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Chris A

Fun and informative

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 22, 2017

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Got this because I liked Korn's book on Woodworking Basics - this is as much a 'fun' book about a wide variety of tools as it is a 'how-to' book. Out of print now, and the same information can probably be obtained by diligent google searches. Still happy to have this on the shelf as a reference, particularly for tools I may never actually obtain.

Alan R. Soddy

Informative Guide

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 23, 2010

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This book lives up to its title, along with good writing and excellent organization of its content. Each category of hand tool is clearly identified and explained. I especially enjoy how the book describes the tool's proper use, and more importantly, how to keep it working at peak performance with practical tune-up instructions. It's the best hand tool book I've encountered. If interested in gaining knowledge about hand tools and how to use them as well as how to maintain them, this is the book for you.

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WillisWake

Great info

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 3, 2013

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I wanted a source for using hand tools rather than power tools, and this book does that very nicely. Mr. Korn is very thorough in covering just about any type and style of hand tool. Now to put his knowledge to work.

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Hand Tools Galore

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 24, 2014

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Excellent manual of hand tools and how they are used; their advantages and disadvantages. Peter Korn is excellent.

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