Whether you're interested in becoming a handyman or developing artisanal
woodworking skills, the place to begin is by learning the fundamentals
of using basic workshop tools correctly. The place to find out how is
right here. Make: Tools is shop class in a book.
Consumer-level 3D printers and CNC machines are opening up new
possibilities for makers. But there will always be a need for
traditional workshop skills and tools. Charles Platt's Make: Tools
applies the same approach to its subject matter as his bestselling Make:
Electronics -- in-depth explanations and hands-on projects that
gradually increase in level of challenge.
Illustrated in full color with hundreds of photographs and line
drawings, the book serves as a perfect introduction to workshop tools
and materials for young adults and adults alike. Platt focuses on basic
hands tools and assumes no prior experience or knowledge on the part of
the reader. The projects all result in fun games, toys, and puzzles. The
book serves as both a hands-on tutorial a reference that will be
returned to again and again.