Tools

Tools are an integral part of the collection in most historical and cultural museums. Often, entire workshop setups have been transferred to museums, but individual pieces also reflect the work and craftsmanship of past centuries. Due to the diverse tasks and specific uses, determining the tools and their functions is always a challenge. This illustrated collection of terms deals with four groups of tools, explaining their use and history: axes and hatchets; files, rasps, and scrapers; planes; hooks, claws, rakes, and chisels. Thus, this volume proves to be an indispensable aid in the inventory of collection items and serves as a comprehensive compendium for anyone interested in historical as well as modern types and forms of hand tools.