Handsome in appearance, simple in construction, and remarkably efficient, early American Tools were true marvels of ingenuity.
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.
In the hands of skilled workers, they were used to create everything from simple shelters, wagons, and fences to intricately carved chairs, fireplace mantels, and door moldings.
Handsome in appearance, simple in construction, and remarkably efficient, early American Tools were true marvels of ingenuity