I started to collect old tools at garage sales and auctions many years ago because I recognized them as elegant pieces of history that would look nice on a bookshelf. Through experience I realized that many of these tools functioned well and cost less than modern versions. When I was first asked to teach a Historical Construction and Preservation class at the School of Architecture, I thought it would be refreshing to demonstrate how to use them. Soon, my students were enthusiastically learning to feel the process of making in their hands.
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