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.

Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Hoadley, R. Bruce

Crafts & Hobbies

Taunton Press

With just the naked eye and a hand lens or elementary microscopy, you will be able to identify over 180 domestic and tropical hardwoods and softwoods by following the straightforward techniques in this book. Bruce Hoadley, a professor of wood science and technology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, provides: <ul>
<li>an overview of the wood identification process</li> <li>a look at the basic anatomy of woody plants</li> <li>hundreds of easy-to-use charts and crystal-clear photographs and microphotographs</li> <li>sources of information and materials, and a glossary of all technical terms used in the book</li> </ul>

Identifying Wood: Accurate Results with Simple Tools

Taunton

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.

Hoadley Estate of, Barbara L.

A Field Guide to Identifying Woods in American Antiques &amp; Collectibles is the authority on wood identification. Beginning with general information about the featured woods, the book then delves into hundreds of detailed photographs, even at a macroscopic level, depicting the critical characteristics used in identification. Ultimately, each wood is presented in two or more antique or collectible objects to illustrate the traits that confirm the wood's identification.

A Field Guide to Identifying Woods in American Antiques & Collectibles

Antiques & Collectibles

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Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology

Identifying Wood: Accurate Results with Simple Tools

Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology

A Field Guide to Identifying Woods in American Antiques & Collectibles