Description

Author: R. Bruce Hoadley

Brand: Taunton Press

Edition: First Edition

Binding: Hardcover

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 288

Release Date: 01-10-2000

Part Number: 070490

Details: 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 Woodwas written for woodworkers by a scientist with a love of woodworking. It will be sought after by craftsmen and collectors alike.

EAN: 9781561583584

Package Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English