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The Homeowner's Ultimate Tool Guide: Choosing the Right Tool for Every Home Improvement Job

The Homeowner's Ultimate Tool Guide: Choosing the Right Tool for Every Home Improvement Job
By Sandor Nagyszalanczy

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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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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #772454 in Books
  • Published on: 2003-10-10
  • Released on: 2003-10-06
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 282 pages

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
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.
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