Essential Woodworking Hand Tools Hardcover – January 1, 2015

I cannot recommend this book enough. Yes it's expensive but it's not just the wealth of information but the way that information is conveyed to you in Mr. Sellers singular style that makes you go " yeah I get it, I can see that, I can do that" that makes this book extraordinary.This book is huge and every single page can teach you something, even how to make the famous rag in a can oiler.A few words about the production quality. The paper is some of the finest printing paper I've encountered from the weight to the feel in hand it's simply outstanding. The photography and subsequent print quality is stunning. The font is easy to read and I found not a single flaw in the entire book. Mr. Sellers personal sketches used to convey some detail he's trying to show you are just one of my favorite parts of the book. ( they also disclose just how good of an artist he is )For far less than the cost of a single good chisel I've advanced my understanding of woodworking and woodworking tools exponentially.

My husband, an advanced woodworker really loves this book. Although it is expensive, it is well worth itbecause it is done so well. It is a wonderful reference guide.

I have enjoyed paul sellers DVDs and other fine books for years. This one deserves 6 stars for the amount of informations presented and even more so for how he explains it all in a clear and concise manner.Paul doesn't waste your time trying to sell you a particular brand, only explains what he has used for decades and why it meets his needs to do the job.The section on saw sharpening andMolding planes is worth the price of the book alone!I cannot recommend this book highly enough for both the folks just gets geting interested in the craft and those who appreciate another craftsman's experience!This book will be a classic along with Schwarz, Dunbar, Haywood, Jones, Roubo, and others!

This is a book that should be in any hand tool woodworkers top reference books. The word essential sums up this book. It has extremely detailed information about the hand tools that are essential to use for bench work in woodworking. It has so many details, and as a woodworker for over 20 years...I learned new things with each page. Paul Sellers has a way of explaining the what, how, why...in a way that is very understandable, because he has taught for so many years. Buy this book!

Paul Sellers is a highly experienced cabinet maker who uses mostly hand tools to ply his trade. His articles and blogs are articulate, informative and easy to understand. The material in this book is no exception. Paul has put together a collection of woodworking techniques, illustrated by clear pictures and complimented by descriptions and maintenance of the tools used to perform each operation. Great Book!If I had a criticism, it would be that the type is slightly small, probably because the book has so much material that the size of the book would be prohibitive if the type were larger.

This is by far the most comprehensive manual/encyclopedia about the use and care of hand tools I have ever seen, while being far far easier to read than any of the others. Well illustrated and well written. This book will become your go to reference as you develop as a serious craftsman. Clear instruction combined with a sprinkling of philosophy and a bit of humour, Paul Sellers is not only our finest living craftsman but a great teacher of long experience and it shows in this work.

I just recently discovered Paul on you tube. As far as I am concerned he is the best at explaining what he is doing. The book is even better if that is possible, The book is huge and really covers everything. I have earned a living with my hands all my life, I am now 80 years old. I only wish I had access to this information when I started out. Life would have been so much easier.

This is an astounding book. It is not a projects book, however, so if that is what you want buy something else. What this book offers is a crystal clear description of almost all the hand tools that most woodworkers use regularly--what to look for in choosing a tool how to maintain it and how to use it most effectively.I did not purchase the DVD version as I had subscribed to the author's YouTube channel and watched 25 to 30 videos before buying the book. While I could be wrong, I made an assumption that the DVD contained most of the same content. Anyone who has not seen Paul Sellers' channel should seriously think about purchasing the DVD version.