A talented craftsman relies on a variety of quality tools to turn wood, metal, and plaster into decorative elements. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum's antique tool collection that includes woodworking, sheet metal, and plaster work tools dating from the mid-19th through 20th centuries. The collection shows the evolution of hand tools over time, beginning with handmade tool chests, through the power tools of the early "do it yourself" movement.
$10 Member | $10 Student | $15 Non-member
Tour space is limited to a total of 15 attendees and requires pre-registration.To register, call Patrick Kraich at 202.272.2448, ext. 3555. Ages 18+. On-site registration is not available.
Photo: Vintage Black & Decker portable electric saw. Collection of the National Building Museum.
A talented craftsman relies on a variety of quality tools to turn wood, metal, and plaster into decorative elements. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum's antique tool collection that includes woodworking, sheet metal, and plaster work tools dating from the mid-19th through 20th centuries. The collection shows the evolution of hand tools over time, beginning with handmade tool chests, through the power tools of the early "do it yourself" movement.