The handplane book / Garrett Hack ; photographs by John S. Sheldon.
The handplane book / Garrett Hack ; photographs by John S. Sheldon.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
Newtown, Conn.) : Taunton Press ; [Poole) : Orca (istributor], 1997 c1999 [printing]
Date
1997
Call Numbers
NQ684.082/3
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
263 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. ports. ; 28 cm.
Contents
1. What Is a Plane? -- 2. History of Planes -- 3. Plane Mechanics -- 4. Tuning a Plane -- 5. How to Plane -- 6. Planes for Truing and Sizing Stock -- 7. Planes for Joinery -- 8. Planes for Surfacing -- 9. Scrapers -- 10. Planes for Shaping -- 11. Specialty Planes -- 12. Contemporary Plane Makers --...
Publication information
Publisher
Newtown, Conn.) : Taunton Press ; [Poole) : Orca (istributor], 1997 c1999 [printing]
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1997
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Summary
In this book, professional furniture maker Garrett Hack helps woodworkers reclaim their woodworking heritage by presenting a treasure trove of information about handplanes. Everything is covered here: history, theory, and practice. The practical side includes discussion of everything from tuning and adjusting planes to planing technique. The histor...
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Full title
The handplane book / Garrett Hack ; photographs by John S. Sheldon.
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Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Call Numbers
NQ684.082/3
Record Identifier
74VMjZAr2oKZ
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMjZAr2oKZ
Other Identifiers
ISBN
1561581550
9781561583171(pbk.) :
1561583170(pbk.) :
9781561581559
DDC
684.082
MMS ID
991000985239702626
