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How to Make Planes, Cramps and Vices - Seven Woodworking Tools (Paperback, UK ed.)
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How to Make Planes, Cramps and Vices - Seven Woodworking Tools (Paperback, UK ed.)
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Loot Price R456
Discovery Miles 4 560
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The ability to make one's own tools is invaluable in developing
countries for a number of reasons: First, the cost of western
imports put them out of reach of all but a small proportion of
practising carpenters. Second, it is the aim of all developing
countries to become increasingly self-sufficient. If tools and
equipment can be made using available expertise and materials,
especially for vocational schools and colleges, much more 'hard
currency' would be available for more essential development
work.Third, a broken, shop-bought tool may be difficult to repair,
spare parts are often unavailable, and the cost of replacement will
definitely be more than the original price, due to inflation. There
is no reason why a home-made tool should not wear as well, but if
it does break, it can be repaired or replaced at little cost.
Fourth, a craftsman who makes his own tools is more likely to look
after them and take pride in his work. Fifty years ago it was
common practice for carpenters in Europe to make their own tools.
It is still done today in some eastern countries, and to a lesser
extent in the west.
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