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THE WOODEN PLANE: ITS HISTORY, FORM AND FUNCTION

THE WOODEN PLANE: ITS HISTORY, FORM AND FUNCTION
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A comprehensive reference that describes, illustrates, and classifies all the various types of wooden planes from the common to the rare and unusual, then traces their development and explains their uses. Includes American, English, French, Dutch, German, Japanese, and Chinese. There are sections on planes used by specific trades, i.e. the Cooper, Sashmaker, Wheelwright, etc. Five glossaries in addition to a general index. An appendix that describes and sets forth a system for identifying and classifying any plane. An extraordinary book.

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