Popular Mechanics - The Ultimate Tool Book : Every Tool You Need to Own Plus DIY Projects You Can Do

From the trustworthy experts at Popular Mechanics comes the definitive guide to hand tools and how to use them. "The expert and enthusiastic editors at Popular Mechanics have created a 'definitive guide' to the baffling world of tools. . . . [an] exceptionally instructive and upbeat resource." — Booklist This tool . . . or that? Learn how to choose the right one for tackling any home project and completing it quickly, correctly, and efficiently. The editors of Popular Mechanics share their expertise, explaining which tools deserve a prominent spot in your shop and how to keep them in tip-top shape. Divided by type, this must-have guide covers multipurpose and single-purpose tools that cut, tighten, measure, and mark. You'll also find tried-and-true suggestions, helpful notes, and simple hacks to make any job easier. This definitive illustrated reference covering 100 hand tools and how to use them is “an excellent guide for budding DIYers” (Booklist). This tool—or that? Learn how to choose the right one for tackling any home project and completing it quickly, correctly, and efficiently. The editors of Popular Mechanics share their expertise, explaining which tools deserve a prominent spot in your shop and how to keep them in tip-top shape. Divided by type, this must-have guide covers multipurpose and single-purpose tools that cut, tighten, measure, and mark. You'll also find tried-and-true suggestions, helpful notes, and simple hacks to make any job easier. "Learn how to choose the best tool for getting any project done quickly, correctly, and efficiently from the editors of Popular Mechanics."--Back cover.