Dictionary of American Hand Tools

Sellens, Alvin

ISBN 10: 0764315927 / ISBN 13: 9780764315923

Verlag: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2002

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Inhaltsangabe:

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.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Alvin Sellens is a noted authority on handtools, having written extensively on the subject.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Dictionary of American Hand Tools
Verlag: Schiffer Pub Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: New
Auflage: Illustrated.