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The Tools that Built America (Dover Books on Americana)

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; Illustrated edition (November 18, 2004)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486437531


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 38


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.6 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.08 x 0.57 x 8.9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #511,082 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #101 in Americana Antiques & Collectibles #642 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #15,956 in United States History (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Fantastic book
I understand much better now how the pioneers and other could make the fantastic log cabins with the tools they made themselves in many cases. Fascinating! I actually purchase some of these old tools in many case I did not even know they exist and I am experimenting with them.
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023 by Roberto
    • Interesting book - friend loved it
Bought as a gift for a friend who is into woodworking, he really liked it.
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023 by MM
    • An interesting read
I rather liked this book, as I have always liked woodworking. I use many of the tools described therein, but I must confess that I do like power tools as well!. Nonetheless, I quite happily endorse this book.
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2021 by Wilma Deering
    • If you love handtools, you'll love this book.
The book gave me greater appreciation of pioneer craftsmen and the tools they used.When you realize the limitations of materials and power, it's amazing that we have some many examples of expert craftsmanship that have survived to the present.
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2013 by J. Lewis
    • Great Resourse.
As a metal detector, this book is necessary for identifying when an axe was made, how it was used, and how it was made.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2020 by Sally
    • historical critical basics
this book is the bee's knees. it gives a terrific overview of the history of hand tools and their progression plus dated timeline of when they appeared and disappeared. In very clear writing, it tells in detail on the use and purpose of the tool. it helped me a lot in my level of understanding.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2010 by W. M. Nielson
    • Good reference book.
I was looking for the old ways of tooling and how to make the tools. This is a good reference at a good price.
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2017 by Richard D. Lyons
    • cool option.
My friend is into old time woodworking and tool building. This was a perfect and unique gift.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2016 by OldMommy

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