Wood Identification & Use

About this book

Every woodworker professional or amateur needs this unique and visually dazzling handbook which brings together a remarkable amount of practical information on todays most important lumbers and gives a wonderful full-color close-up view of the various grains. Created by the former editor of the best-selling Woodturning magazine and aimed at the craftsperson it features a main section with more than 200 woods used in cabinetmaking joinery carpentry turning carving and a host of specialist applications; in addition another 200 receive shorter listings in the back. Every featured wood from abura to ziricote is illustrated and described in detail with invaluable facts on its working properties seasoning requirements durability typical uses and even the health risks it can pose. A Selection of the F&W Book Clubs