Product Description

Over the centuries, craftsmen have transformed humble objects—drills, saws, planes, and levels—into works of art. This new title expands on Sandor Nagyszalanczy's acclaimed The Art of Fine Tools by offering a world tour of objects that rarely leave the private vaults of collectors. A visual feast of the finest and most beautifully crafted vintage tools ever made, Tools offers engaging facts about their history, function, and manufacture. Collectors and craftsmen will relish the depth of historical and technical information that accompanies each of the over 400 color photographs. Anyone who has ever held a hammer or a saw will marvel at these masterpieces of art and utility.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #196553 in Books
• Published on: 2004-10-01
• Released on: 2004-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 216 pages

Customer Reviews

Interesting book
The Author does a fine job of artistically photographing and describing a wide variety of rare tools. A veritable smorgasboard for the senses. I only wish I could reach into the photos and hold and examine the tools.

A continuation of a classic
"Fine Tools" is a classic book and this second book of a similar nature is a fitting and excellent sequel. As a certified "tool nut", I found this book as interesting and informative as the earlier volume while expanding a bit from the earlier effort. Another treasure for my library. Highly recommended.

Not a great read or reference.
Do not buy this book. Purchase Hand Planes by Garrett Hock, or The Fine Art of Tools by Sandor Nagyszalanczy. These two books would serve you better in you woodworking future. They are both better reads with much greater information. This is a watered down version of the two. With uninspiring photos.