Understanding Wood (Revised and Updated) by R Hoadley
Summary
A reference work on wood technology, explaining the nature of wood and its properties, the basics of woodworking technology, and the use of raw materials. It includes revised and updated information.
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Understanding Wood (Revised and Updated) by R Hoadley
Understanding Wood is the definitive reference on wood technology, and is a keystone of every woodworker's library. The first edition (1980) sold over 128,000 copies: this new edition updates the classic text with new information on new materials: composite board, adhesives and finishes which have been developed since the original edition. There are also 225 brand new colour photographs! Up-to-date and Comprehensive: revised and updated edition of a woodworking classic (Taunton Press, 1980; 1-918804-05-1) which continues to sell thousands of copies a year to this day. New four colour photography is clearer and more informative. Comprehensive: everything you know about wood and wood technology: the nature of wood and its properties, the basics of wookworking technology, using the woodworker's raw materials.You might also like
Bruce Hoadley holds a bachelor's degree in forestry and a PhD in wood technology from Yale University. He is a former University of Massachusetts at Amherst professor of wood science and technology. He advises for museums on a regular basis and testifies as an expert witness in court. Understanding Wood (The Taunton Press, 1980, 2000) and Identifying Wood (The Taunton Press, 1990) are two of his other books.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781561583584 |
| ISBN 10 | 1561583588 |
| Title | Understanding Wood (Revised and Updated) |
| Author | R Hoadley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Taunton Press Inc |
| Year published | 2000-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |
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