The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Woodworking Handtools, Instruments & Devices

A comprehensive pictorial index of Western hand tools, this book describes over 600 tools from the 18th century to the present. In addition to a brief outline of each tool’s use and history, it includes more than 570 hand-drawn illustrations and reproduced engravings depicting a wide range of examples. Alphabetical, fully cross-referenced listings make locating entries easier.