Woodworking Tools 1600-1900

"Woodworking Tools 1600-1900" by Peter C. Welsh is a mid-20th century historical journey through three centuries of woodworking hand tools, primarily in the United States, where its pages turn through the specialization, configuration and changes to the crafts from the 17th to 20th century. It explores how technical advancements and craftsman needs shaped tools over generations, often obscuring their origins through constant use, with the narrative enriched by surviving artifacts from museums and restorations, filling gaps in historical records. It showcases tool types of the era, the aesthetic, and the rise of American craftsmanship, melding the historical with appreciation for design, and craftmanship through the centuries.