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    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Tools a Visual History: The Hardware That Built, Measured and Repaired the World

Tools a Visual History: The Hardware That Built, Measured and Repaired the World

Chinea, Dominic

Hardcover

General Construction & RenovationTools & Workshop

Publisher Price: $30.00

ISBN10: 0744060907
ISBN13: 9780744060904
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: Nov 1 2022
Pages: 240
Weight: 1.90
Height: 1.10 Width: 7.90 Depth: 9.50
Language: English
A must-read for makers, tinkerers, fixers and creators, The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for the history and practical uses of tools.

This book is a beautifully-illustrated celebration of 140 essential tools, their history, their unique appeal and how they are used by creative people to make just about anything. From the workhorses designed to fuel the industrial revolution to the specialist tools that allow highly-skilled artisans to produce ornate creations, this book shines a light on the most interesting tools found in the workshop of expert craftsman Dom Chinea - popular presenter on the BBC's award-winning The Repair Shop.

A tool is an object with endless possibilities. Contained within each item is the chance to create, to inspire, to repair and improve. It's no wonder that scientific studies have shown humans are hardwired to appreciate hardware! From the workhorses designed to fuel the industrial revolution to the specialist tools that allow highly-skilled artisans to produce ornate creations, this book shines a light on the most interesting tools found in the workshop of expert craftsman Dom Chinea. With each entry accompanied by a stunning illustration, this book will become a trusted reference for all creators and craftspeople.

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