Wood Identification & Use

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UPDATED EDITION: This lavishly illustrated book includes more than 200 species of wood. Each species is described in detail, with a colour photograph and information on its working properties, seasoning requirements uses, and safety considerations.

Sections in the book include:
Decorative figuring
Wood defects
Potential health hazards

The book also includes inspirational examples of:
Finished work
A glossary of technical terms
Drawings of living trees

All of these enhance the appreciation of woodwork’s raw materials. Aimed at small-scale users, whether professional or amateur, the book includes woods used in cabinetmaking, joinery, carpentry, turning, carving and many more specialist applications.