Essential Tools

This quick guide features do-it-yourself tools for a wide range of jobs, including tiling, painting, flooring, woodwork and general repairs. Also explained is how to use planes, chisels, saws, drills, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, sanders and many more. Includes instructions on making the best use of each tool, with hints and tips on selecting the right types, photography for easy identification of tools, and safety guidelines that demonstrate what to wear, how to handle tools with care and how to avoid pitfalls.