The Handplane Book Author:Garrett Hack More than any tool, the handplane has come to symbolize fine craftsmanship. Hand-planes evoke the romance of an earlier era when planes performed countless woodworking tasks, from preparing stock to shaping moldings. Planes from that time and into the early 20th cen-tury were often exquisitely made and speak eloquently of the respect and love cr... more »aftsmen had for their tools. In The Handplane Book, Garrett Hack reveals the rich heritage of this classic tool by presenting a treasure trove of information about handplanes. The only book completely devoted to the handplane, The Handplane Book is a complete guide to one of the best known and most collectible handtools. It covers all the basics, including how to buy a plane, tune it up, and use it. Fascinating background information on the development and manufacture of handplanes shows the rich heritage of this versatile tool. Focusing on planes from the golden age of handplanes (19th and early 20th century), it also profiles tools from many sources around the world.« less