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Tools: A Visual Exploration of Implements and Devices in the Workshop

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The international bestselling author of The Elements celebrates 118 individual categories of tools found in the home workshop—from crescent wrenches to miter saws, from levels to cordless drills—all exquisitely photographed in Nick Mann's inimitable style. Includes a bonus poster of Theodore Gray's PERIODIC TABLE OF TOOLS! Tools is arguably Theodore Gray's most personal book yet. Hand tools and power tools have been a central part of his life for as long as he can remember. Using them, collecting them, and appreciating them is as much a part of his DNA as his passion for the periodic table. This book is the story of those tools, from Gray's personal favorites that have stuck with him through to years, to new and exciting antiques and modern inventions that he's discovered along the way. Organized into 118 categories, (and cleverly arranged into a periodic table of tools where each tool in a column shares properties and builds from lightest to heaviest) each tool is featured in a great big beautiful photograph on the left-hand side of the spread. On the right side of the page, Theo regales us with history and personal stories and shows us multiple variations on the theme. Tools is an unprecedented collection featuring 500 stunning examples of the world's most wonderful workshop implements. It's the must-have book for every tool lover. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Dog & Leventhal; Illustrated edition (October 24, 2023)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0762498307


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 07


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.22 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.47 x 1.02 x 10.47 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #46,672 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #7 in Power Tools (Books) #11 in Physics of Electricity #39 in Woodworking Projects (Books)


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  • Good value, easy to use
These are deep plastic frames but look like painted wood. You need to install brackets (included) to attach your canvas to frame. Do not over tighten the screw on the frame or frame will crack. Hanging hardware included.
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023 by January49

  • Fun coffee table book.
I am enjoying reading about common and not so common tools. Mr. Gray seems to have some surprising choices on almost each page. Keep bumping into new information.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023 by D. A. Pelley

  • Came a little damaged
I gave this as a gift so I didn’t get to see it thoroughly. However, when my Dad starting looking at it on Christmas, we found the first few pages ripped. He said he didn’t care, but I was surprised at the condition.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023 by N. Berkemeyer

  • Theodore Gray Delivers Quality Every Time
We are huge Theodore Gray fans and have every book of his. His photographs are gorgeous, and he always writes interesting facts and makes everything practical.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023 by GCJ

  • Gorgeous, beautiful, full of surprises!
Theo Gray does it again -- a beautifully researched, chattily annotated, and gorgeously illustrated collection of tools, both ordinary and extraordinary. You'll enjoy hours of pleasant browsing, and learn things in here that will make your day. It made mine!
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023 by Paul Horowitz

  • Very interesting tools book
It's a fantastic overview of an amazing collection on tools with great photos. I wish the type face wasn't white with black background with standard black type.
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023 by LC

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