If you have the proper tools, you have a much better chance of getting every home improvement job done right. With this essential guide by tool expert Sandor Nagyszalanczy, homeowners can find out exactly what tool they need, how to ask for it at the hardware store--and how to use it when they get home.- Features 14 tool kits--including suggestions for plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and car repair.- Offers professional advice on how to choose tools and how to use them for better results.- An invaluable reference for any homeowner especially those who are assembling tool kits for the first time.
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Nagyszalanczy, a former editor at Fine Woodworking magazine and author and photographer of several books (including The Art of Fine Tools), assists homeowners in selecting tools for every job. Dividing his book into such sections as "Tools that Grab," "Tools that Shape & Shave" and "Tools that Drill & Drive," the Hungarian-born toolmaster further breaks each section into accessible categories. For instance, in "Tools that Saw," he offers a subdivision on handsaws (including hacksaw and dovetail saws) and another on portable power saws (e.g., jigsaws and chainsaws). Large, detailed color photos accompany each clearly explained entry ("A hammer drill not only rotates its bit but also applies a rapid pounding action that helps the bit break through concrete, brick and tile much faster than with rotary action alone"). With a "pros and cons" explanation for each tool, as well as "pro tip" boxes, this book is essential for any homeowner wanting to make the most of his or her toolbox.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Sandor Nagyszalanczy of Bonny Doon, California is a professional furniture designer and freelance writer, photographer and consultant. With nearly 25 years of experience building custom furniture, he is a former senior editor of Fine Woodworking magazine and has appeared on The History Channel's "Modern Marvels" and ABC Television's "World News Tonight with Peter Jennings." Sandor has authored and photographed nine books published by the Taunton Press, including: Woodshop Jigs and Fixtures, Fixing and Avoiding Woodworking Mistakes, Woodshop Dust Control, The Wood Sanding Book, The Art of Fine Tools, Setting Up Shop and Power Tools: An Electric Celebration and Grounded Guide, The Homeowner's Ultimate Tool Guide, and Tools Rare and Ingenious.
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Assemble a useful tool kit for a variety of home improvement jobs, from painting and plumbing to mechanical and tiling, with the help of Homeowner's Ultimate Tool Guide which explains how to use and select the right tools the first time. Tips include understanding tool applications, understanding the categories they belong in, and understanding the reasoning behind selecting one tool over a similar type. Color photos abound and enhance the result.
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Helps me make cost-effective choices
Feb 21 2006
By A. S. Johnson
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I bought this book so that I would be able to purchase tools as gifts for my husband without having to ask him what to buy. I figured that would spoil any surprises. I know next to nothing about what to look for when purchasing tools, so this book has been an invaluable reference for me. It has definitely helped me make smart purchases and saved me money because the author does an excellent job of explaining the pros and cons of different tool choices. He also discusses and what to look for when selecting particular tools, so you know exactly what you want befor you make any purchases. I highly recommend this book.
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Really holds your hand
April 17 2009
By Ramy Agadi
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This book really holds your hand when it comes to presenting the broad spectrum of modern tools that are available to the general public. Well written and covers all aspects of tool purchase including the purpose of various tools and what to look for in a quality tool. Was exactly what I was looking for!
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From painting and plumbing to mechanical and tiling
April 3 2004
By Midwest Book Review
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Assemble a useful tool kit for a variety of home improvement jobs, from painting and plumbing to mechanical and tiling, with the help of Homeowner's Ultimate Tool Guide which explains how to use and select the right tools the first time. Tips include understanding tool applications, understanding the categories they belong in, and understanding the reasoning behind selecting one tool over a similar type. Color photos abound and enhance the result.
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