Philip Walker

 

From prehistoric times we have used wood to make our houses, containers, vehicles, and implements. For this reason the story of the tools and techniques with which man has learned to manipulate wood holds special interest.

This book gives an idea of what the basic woodworking tools were like in the main historical periods and shows something of the astonishing variety of forms that these basic tools have assumed at different times and in different places. It also lists relevant places to visit.