This MRAT brings together a number of aspects from other MRATs, and provides information on the use of general hand tools in a practical workshop.

This MRAT provides advice for using general utensils, such as graters, peelers, boards, rolling pins and cutlery.

The use of concrete or steel lintels to support walls above an opening. The use of timber beams to provide similar support above an opening.

Chisels and gouges are used for wood carving and hand cutting of mortises, dovetails, etc. Hand planes for surface shaping timber.