Tool School: The Complete Guide to Using Your Tools from Tape Measures to Table Saws

Learn the tools and the techniques with this invaluable resource for every woodworker.

With any project, having the right tools is only half the battle. It’s knowing how to use them that can make or break a project. Tool School is the all-in-one, easy-to-use reference for every woodworking tool there is, from hammers and nails to lathes, band saws, and portable electric sanders. With over forty years of experience, Burch guides the reader through the entire process of choosing, buying, and using the right tools to get the best results. Subjects covered include:

Handsaws
Chisels and gouges
Hand planes
Drills
Routers
Electric saws
Radial arm and miter saws
Boring tools
Bench sands
And many more!

Fully illustrated with hundreds of color photographs and diagrams,
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