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AMONG THE SNAPSHOTS my parents kept of my childhood, there are two in which I'm wearing the same snowsuit and smiling cheerfully. Read the first page
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AMONG THE SNAPSHOTS my parents kept of my childhood, there are two in which I'm wearing the same snowsuit and smiling cheerfully. Read the first page
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
...but not for the furniture/wood worker. If you are looking to work on construction sites, buy this book. If you are looking for wood working tips to assemble furniture, cabinets and the like, consider something else.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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norm abram tells you why he is a master craftsman,this book is an authorotive information on the secrets of master carpenters.use it,learn and enjoy
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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i am a carpenter and have been all my working life (21 years) and my respect for norm goes a long way . this book is a must for the beginer and a must for the professional craftsman .
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Deeply disappointing
I'm a total Norm fan, but this told me almost nothing of any real use. It's an series of extended reminiscences of 'hand-tools I have known', with little to add other than... Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2002 by ian.mitchell@abilityengineering.co.uk
It is what I have come to expect.
Although building and carpentry techniques can differ greatly in the UK I found this book very useful. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2000 by D. Price
I enjoyed and reread this book 8 times and took notes
When my wife first bought it for me I did not know what to think of it. But once I started reading it I could not put it down. And I kept going back to it. Read more
Published on 25 April 1999
Too much description, not enought application.
Although Norm is well acquainted with all the tools he describes in the book, I found that he spent far too much effort in describing the physical size, shape, etc of the tool... Read more
Published on 17 Feb 1999
Informative and enjoyable to read
This book not only gives a novice tips on what tools to own and why, but also provides insight into how a craftsman chooses his tools, the importance of choosing quality tools, and... Read more
Published on 23 July 1998
not a technical treatise, but practical info
While it wasn't the technical treatise I had expected (and hoped for), it still was an enjoyable book to read. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 1998
Personal, informative and fun to read
This book is great for both the occasional and experienced carpenter. It tells which tools you need to put a carpenter's box together as well as how to use these tools. Read more
Published on 24 Dec 1997
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