Hand tool basics: woodworking tools & how to use them

"Everything you need to start woodworking with hand tools! Hand tool woodworking can be a source of great pride, satisfaction and amazing results— not to mention less noise and sawdust. But there's a lot to learn, what with a seemingly endless array of chisels and mallets to workbenches and handplanes. You'll learn proven methods for sharpening your tools, prepping your stock and timeless joinery techniques including mortise-and-tenon joins, dovetails, rabbets and others. Within these pages you'll find: •advice for selecting the tools you need and setting up shop; •Complete instructions for using the tools you'll reach for time and again; •tuning processes for keeping your tools sharp and precise; •technique variations and alternate methods so you can decide what works best for you. Take the mystery out of hand tools and experience the satisfaction of crafting something truly handmade." --