The Handplane Book, by Garrett Hack. 264 Pages. Softbound. The divergence between "users" and "collectors" is one of the underlying themes of the search for antique tools. Author Garrett Hack is thorougly credentialed as both a user, through his mastery of his profession as a maker of fine furniture; and as a collector, by virture of the passion with which he pursues his avocation. In his superb "Handplane Book", Hack brings together those two groups in a way that helps each to an understanding and appreciation of the other. At first glance, The Handplane Book might be assumed to be just another "coffee table book", but a close look inside reveals an excellent history of planes , how to use planes, a survey of all types of planes and some information about what to do, and what not to do, when buying these tools. As with all Taunton Press publications, but especially so with this Work, the quality of the Color and black & white photographs is superb. Planes of every sort, from the common to the very, very rare, are photographed in ways that capture the spirit that both craftsmen and collectors feel for them. Whether you have a thousand planes or have never touched one in your life, The Handplane book will provide countless hours of delight. UNAVAILABLE (BK-0266)