The Arts & Mysteries of Hand Tools

This updated edition now includes 68 articles, ranging from April 2005 June 2013. On this easytosearch and easytouse CD, we've collected the complete Arts Mysteries series from author Adam Cherubini. Also included are 23 handtool articles from Popular Woodworking Magazine's editors and contributors on sharpening, planes, chisels, saws and more Here's what's inside: The Ultimate Handtool Shop Ideal bench placement, convenient toolstorage solutions and a dedicated sharpening station are the key considerations in creating the "perfect" handtool shop. Once these are established, there's rarely a need for a larger space, no matter how many hand tools you acquire. 18thcentury Standing Desk This sevenarticle series walks you through period design and construction techniques as Adam builds a handsome standing desk for his shop. Hand Tools in the Modern Shop Discover the simple steps anyone can take to quickly become an accomplished handtool user from mastering the essential skill of sharpening to using planes, chisels and handsaws like a pro.