Encyclopedia of Wood (Repost)
Encyclopedia of Wood by Pierre Home-Douglas
English | 1993 | ISBN: 0809499169 | 144 Pages | PDF | 110.6 MB
English | 1993 | ISBN: 0809499169 | 144 Pages | PDF | 110.6 MB
The Art of Woodworking is another exceptional series of books produced by Time-Life. Professional woodworkers provide detailed, instructive text which is enhanced by wonderful photographs and step-by-step instructions with illustrations to help you create your vision.
This book gives a nice overview on some basic principles of wood, such as its properties, methods of producing lumber, and tips on selecting the right kind of lumber for your needs. I found it to be interesting & informative. Personally, I found the entire section dedicated to veneers & manufactured boards a bit much, but if this interests you, it is probably a good source.
The most useful aspect is the wood directory, a comprehensive guide to 78 types (ok, it could probably have included more) of wood available commercially in N. America. Complete w/ accurate color photos, it offers descriptions, uses, properties, & even whether the wood is endangered or rare. Don't expect to find any sort of project or tool tips here - you won't find any.