New information on composite materials, adhesives, and finishes brings this book into the 21st century, while more than 300 photographs bring important visual information to life. This edition covers the nature of wood and its properties, the basics of wood technology, and the woodworker's raw materials. Understanding Wood was written for woodworkers by a scientist with a love of woodworking. It will be sought after by craftsmen and collectors alike.
New information on composite materials, adhesives, and finishes brings this book into the 21st century, while more than 300 photographs bring important visual information to life. This edition covers the nature of wood and its properties, the basics of wood technology, and the woodworker's raw materials. Understanding Wood was written for woodworkers by a scientist with a love of woodworking. It will be sought after by craftsmen and collectors alike.
Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology
288Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology
288Hardcover(Revised ed.)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781561583584 |
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Publisher: | Taunton Press, Incorporated |
Publication date: | 10/01/2000 |
Edition description: | Revised ed. |
Pages: | 288 |
Sales rank: | 119,478 |
Product dimensions: | 8.50(w) x 10.88(h) x 1.30(d) |