Willson S., Oldham J. Popular Mechanics Encyclopedia of Tools and Techniques

New York: Hearst, 2001 p. — 352 p. — ISBN 158816019XA guide to tools and their applications includes the fundamentals of workship layout; reviews hand tools, portable power tools, and stationary tools; and includes step-by-step instructions for a variety of projects and home repairs.
The editors at Popular Mechanics sit down every year to reflect on the magazine-specifically, to discuss what has and hasn't worked. A large part of our evaluation centers on readers' response to the articles and features that have appeared. Our readers are quick to tell us when we hit the mark, and judging from the letters that arrive from every corner of the country, we've stayed consistently on target through the years for a great number of people.
Thus was born the idea of compiling an encyclopedia of tools and techniques, a collection of Popular Mechanics Home And Shop Journal "greatest hits." What you hold in your hands is the outcome. The research for this book began over a decade ago, although no one at that time knew (arid involves many for whom credit, unfortunately, is forsaken). Others tackled the painstaking process of translating from magazine to book, taking full advantage of today's sophisticated com­puters. The result is a comprehensive and detailed, state-of the-art illus­trated workshop resource.
Whether you're a new homeowner seeking the right tool to use for a job or a seasoned woodworker keen on expanding your horizons — or you qualify somewhere in between — you'll find this book an indispens­ able reference on tools and techniques, packed with easy-to-follow instructions, tips and advice.