"Guides readers through the precision construction of a wood-soled plane that will perform better than today's factory-made, metal-soled counterpart. For the less adventurous, Finck offers comprehensive instructions in the proper use of planes of all types...useful to the average user...collections will want this title."--"Library Journal." "Serves as an elegant framework for teaching many of the fundamentals of fine woodworking."--"Woodshop News."
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"Guides readers through the precision construction of a wood-soled plane that will perform better than today's factory-made, metal-soled counterpart. For the less adventurous, Finck offers comprehensive instructions in the proper use of planes of all types...useful to the average user...collections will want this title."--"Library Journal." "Serves as an elegant framework for teaching many of the fundamentals of fine woodworking."--"Woodshop News."
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Paperback. NOT Ex-library. Very good condition. Proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library system, which serves Tucson and southern Arizona. Until further notice, USPS Priority Mail only reliable option for Hawaii.
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Near Fine. Book 192 pages. Paperback. Texts in English. Mild shelfwear to the edges with some slight rubbing to the covers. Else, the binding is secure, the spine uncreased, and interior clean and free of markings. Illustrated in color.
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Very Good. Tight, uncreased spine, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, corners bumped, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders.
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This book is a classic. I am eagerly looking to make my first plane from the instructions herein.
I love the detail with with Finck explains things,, but more so I love the side notes on aspects of platemaking I never appreciated. I recommend strongly for someone interested in plane making
