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Product Identifiers
PublisherTaunton Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100918804051
ISBN-139780918804051
eBay Product ID (ePID)342770
Product Key Features
Book TitleUnderstanding Wood : a Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWoodwork, Woodworking, Construction / Carpentry
Publication Year1980
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, House & Home, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorR. Bruce Hoadley
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight42.3 Oz
Item Length11.3 in
Item Width8.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN78-065177
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal684/.08
SynopsisInn 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., 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.
LC Classification NumberTT180
