The Essential Handsaw Book

Filled with tips, tricks and detailed information, this book compiled by the editors of Popular Woodworking Magazine gives a comprehensive look at handsaws and all they have to offer.

Organized in four main sections, it includes topics such as sawing techniques, sharpening, saw selection, hand cutting dovetails, and the important differences between Western and Japanese saws.

The book includes eight step-by-step projects for making a basic bench hook, sawbenches and a shop stool, breakdown sawhorses, a saw vise, a wood and brass panel gauge, a saw cabinet and a six-board chest.

A practical guide for anyone with an interest in improving their hand tool knowledge and skills.

Softcover, 8" × 10", 142 pages, 2021.