David X. Manners

This book should be welcomed by the thousands of home craftsmen who are planning to build a workshop in their home, or who are contemplating improvements in their present shop. The book contains detailed information covering every phase of putting together the kind of a shop you want and can afford. It begins by stating the problems involved, goes on to explain the necessary planning, and winds up giving you all the facts needed to build the kind of a shop suitable for your needs. The book was written by one of America's top freelance authors, David X. Manners, who has been writing how-to articles for the past 20 years. Formerly editor of one of the major how-to magazines, Mr. Manners has covered his subject completely in an understandable, easy-to-read style. Hundreds of photographs and drawings illustrate his points. With Mr. Manners' suggestions and information to guide you, you should have no trouble planning and building your workshop. In fact, you should have a lot of fun. Good luckl --The Editor, Dan Blue

This little book is one of those mass produced, cheaply made trade paperbacks that sold in supermarkets or through the mail. You know the kind...small format, acid pulp paper that turns brown, and poorly done b/w photos and line drawings. Even so, it's packed with information for the novice and beginning woodworker who wants to put his/her dream shop together. The reader is walked through the basics, from choosing a shop location, to planning and building the shop, to putting together such necessities as workbenches. Many of the short chapters appear to have been taken directly from the pages of old Popular Science magazines. The best feature is the suggested offerings for various shop layouts. The ideas are not detailed, but helpful in forming general plans.

A detailed pictorial guide to Tools ; a description of each tools origins, development and uses.