In the best-selling tradition of "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance," these refreshing and insightful essays from master carpenter Jeff Taylor illuminate the spiritual aspects of working with hand tools. Bound with the look of real wood, this hardcover volume explores the beauty and function of these tried and true instruments and captures the extraordinarily intimate connection between people and their tools. Accompanied by rich, textured photographs of each tool, this simple, elegant, and engaging book is for anyone who enjoys building, fixing, and working with hand tools -- and it makes a handsome addition to any toolbox.
- ISBN10 0811812731
- ISBN13 9780811812733
- Publish Date 1 September 1996
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 December 2008
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Chronicle Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 176
- Language English