Tom Benford. Published 2006. 192 pages. This book is a one-stop resource where both amateurs and experts can go to for the facts, as well as expert advice, on selecting tools without breaking the bank or wasting time. The book also offers straightforward advice about how to evaluate and select tools according to particular needs. Benford's handbook imparts practical wisdom on safety and tool care, making and testing tools, and assembling tool kits to perform various tasks such as restoration, motorcycle maintenance, body work fabrication, and mechanical repair. The Guide covers everything from safety gear and the "caste system" of tool quality to fasteners and screwdrivers, wrenches, and ratchets; clamps and vises; hammers and mallets; cutting tools; electrical tools; air tools; measuring tools; welding equipment; lifts; workbenches and storage. An essential resource for setting up an efficient, cost-effective, and enjoyable workspace for the amateur and professional mechanic or restorer.
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