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Wood Identification & Use

Revised and expanded Edition

Hardback (07 Oct 2006)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Full-size, hardcover edition describes over 200 timber species in detail. Learn more about common and exotic wood from around the world in this lavishly illustrated, hardcover edition of Terry Porter's bestseller, WOOD Identification & Use. This indispensable guide features handsome color photographs of each species and reliable data on working properties, seasoning requirements, typical uses, and safety considerations, along with inspiring examples of woodworking projects.

Plus another 200 species are listed in brief. Designed for the individual or small-scale user, either professional or amateur, this must-have guide covers woods used in cabinetmaking, joinery, carpentry, turning, carving and a host of specialized applications. It includes most species in widespread use, and many less familiar ones that deserve to be better known. A comprehensive index is a handy extra you'll appreciate.

As beautiful as it is practical! This expanded version of WOOD Identification & Use includes 20 important species that did not appear in the original. You'll rely on this guide for important information and love browsing through its beautiful pages. Specially commissioned drawings of living trees show details of their leaves, fruit and flowers, enhancing our appreciation of wood in its many forms.

Book information

ISBN: 9781861084361
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman
Imprint: The Guild of Master Craftsman Publications
Pub date:
Edition: Revised and expanded Edition
DEWEY: 674.1
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 287
Weight: 1330g
Height: 282mm
Width: 215mm
Spine width: 24mm