Old Ways Of Working Wood, by Alex W. Bealer. 255 Pages. Clothbound. The recent return to print of this long time classic should be cause for celebration for all who have an interest in traditional woodworking. Bealer's excellent line drawings are completely and accurately reproduced in the durable and affordable volume that virtually gives away the secrets of old time woodworking. Arranged topically by the type of woodwork to be performed, Bealer's book moves the student through the process of harvesting the timber, splitting, sawing and planing it to size, and then to working it into a wide range of objects. Throughout the book, the author digresses to explain the process of making tools from the very same wood, and his illustrations bring the art of toolmaking to life. This classic work belongs on the bookshelf of every woodworker and antique tool enthusiast. UNAVAILABLE (BK-0291)