The Tools that Built America by Alex W. Bealer
In this richly illustrated book, author and master craftsman Alex Bealer tells the fascinating story of early American woodworking, enthusiastically describing and clearly depicting a wide array of devices — from axes wielded by frontiersmen to clear the land and build log cabins, to carpenters' saws, planes, and hammers, and furniture makers' chisels, calipers, bevels, and lathes. More than 300 drawings and photographs illustrate implements as they were once actually used in colonial times and as they are still employed today by many woodworkers.
This hardcover book is in good condition with minor imperfections to the dust jacket. Pages are in very good condition.
ISBN 10: 0517323699 / ISBN 13: 9780517323694
Publisher: Bonanza Books
Publication Date: 1976
