Wood Identification and Use Book
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Quick, what’s the difference between Hard Maple, Rock Maple, Sugar Maple and White Maple? Find the answer to that question (they’re all the same species: Acer Saccharum) and much more in this definitive guide to the “root” of all woodworking. It covers more than 200 species, from domestics to exotics, with lavish full-color photographs, illustrations and in-depth discussions on wood characteristics, working properties, seasoning, durability and typical usage. Each entry also features information and illustrations about the tree itself. Includes an index of botanical names, common names, and short summaries of an additional 200 species. Inspiring examples of finished woodwork are sprinkled throughout. 288 pages. Hardcover book.
This best-selling reference has now been revised and expanded to include more varieties of wood, a section about wood figure, and important information about defects in wood and possible health concerns with certain species.Contents:Introduction:What is wood? p. 6.Forest types, p. 11.Seasoning and sawing, p. 12.Figure in wood, p. 16.Defects in wood, p. 19.Glossary of wood terminology, p. 22.Toxic woods, p. 27.Wood Directory:Introductory note, p. 34.Woods listed alphabetically by botanical names, p. 36.Additional woods in brief, p. 270.Appendix:About the author, p. 278.Acknowledgements, p. 278.Index of common names, p. 279.Index of botanical names, p. 286.
Price: $29.95
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