Dictionary of American Hand Tools: A Pictorial Synopsis (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764315927 ISBN 13: 9780764315923

Verlag: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2002

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Here is the greatest assembly of hand tools ever assembled. It is a fascinating chronicle of nearly every tool ever used in North America, including ancient tools used by Native Americans; trade tools used to create coaches, pianos, ships, and saddles; tools for harvesting farm goods, turpentine, and ice; and tools for fine trades such as bookbinding and watch repair. The tools are organized according to profession, from Beekeeper to Wheelwright, and will fascinate today's practitioners of these trades and hobbies. This comprehensive volume includes more than 4,500 images from catalog illustrations, trade literature, and hand drawings. Descriptions provide dimensions and applications. This is a must have for the tool collector and antique dealer, as well as anyone fascinated by the means of production.

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Alvin Sellens is a noted authority on handtools, having written extensively on the subject.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0764315927
• ISBN 13: 9780764315923
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 546
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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