| Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology Revised Edition Contributor(s): Hoadley, R. Bruce (Author), Hoadley Estate of, Barbara L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1561583588 ISBN-13: 9781561583584 Publisher: Taunton Press OUR PRICE: $44.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2000 Annotation: Inn this essential reference for woodworkers, the author explains everything from how trees grow to getting a sharp edge. Includes examples of problems and their solutions to help woodworkers through their own projects. Full-color photos and b&w illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General |
| Dewey: 684.08 |
| LCCN: 00044322 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8.7" W x 10.9" (2.65 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The first edition of Understanding Wood was published in 1980 and has since sold more than 130,000 copies. It is widely held as a definitive reference work and the cornerstone of every woodworker's library. Now, Bruce Hoadley's comprehensive guide to wood technology has been revised and updated in this 20th-anniversary edition of a classic. 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hoadley, R. Bruce: - R. Bruce Hoadley has a degree in forestry from the University of Connecticut and a doctorate in wood technology from Yale. He is a former professor of wood science and technology at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He frequently consults for museums and acts as an expert witness at trials. He is also the author of Understanding Wood (The Taunton Press, 1980, 2000) and Identifying Wood (The Taunton Press, 1990). |