The Real Wood Bible - by Nick Gibbs (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An A-Z guide to 100 of the world's most popular woods illustrated with scale color photographs. Ideal for woodworkers and interior designers, it includes practical tips for choosing and storing wood and assesses the availability of sustainable supplies.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> <i>A practical and inspiring A-Z guide to the world's most popular woods.</i> </p><p> Many of the world's most beautiful and useful woods are in serious decline due to over-harvesting and environmental degradation. This updated edition of <b>The Real Wood Bible</b> gives the current sustainability status of these rare and important woods. </p><p> Wood is a favored building material because of availability, ease to cut and join, decorative properties, functionality, flexibility, and a favorable strength-to-weight ratio. </p><p> <b>The Real Wood Bible</b> is a comprehensive handbook for anyone who works with wood...or is planning to. Woodworkers, crafters, carpenters, and interior designers will find extensive information about the woods they regularly use as well as discover some new ones. </p><p> This colorful, easy-to-use book features: <ul> <li>How trees are converted into boards and veneers</li> <li>How to convert your own trees into boards</li> <li>Woods that incorporate beautiful natural effects</li> <li>A list of woods available from sustainable sources</li> <li>Useful advice on buying and storing lumber.</li> </ul></p><p> An extensive and illustrated A-Z guide to the world's most popular woods is the heart of this book. Each wood is shown with a color illustration demonstrating the true look and beauty of the finished and unfinished grain. </p><p> A special section on sustainability is included, with an introduction to key conservation issues. </p><p> <b>The Real Wood Bible</b> is the essential reference for the appreciation of the practical beauty of the world's most popular building material. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[Review for previous edition: ] A thorough guide that can help beginning and advanced woodworkers choose between 100 types of decorative woods... A photo index makes browsing easy.-- (08/28/2005)<br><br>[Review for previous edition: ] An essential reference for anyone who works with wood or makes decisions about how and where it's used.--Home and Design (12/01/2005)<br><br>[Review for previous edition: ] Every type of wood has its own personality and its own best uses, according to The Real Wood Bible... color photos and descriptions of 100 popular decorative woods.-- (08/18/2005)<br><br>[Review for previous edition: ] Of particular note is a full-page photo of each species showing the wood in two states: bare and with a clear finish... a valuable and useful guide.-- (12/01/2005)<br><br>[Review for previous edition: ] There's more to wood than just how it looks.... learn the strengths and weaknesses of all types of wood.-- (11/03/2005)<br><br>[Review for previous edition: ] This comprehensive guide to 100 of the world's most popular woods can help you select the best one for your project... Great for woodworkers, designers and homeowners alike.-- (10/01/2005)<br><br>[Review for previous edition: ] Written to answer any wood-related question... With such complete information, a book like this is likely to become the Holy Grail of wood.-- (12/01/2005)<br><br>[Review for previous edition: ] You'll learn all about wood color and grain, sustainability and storage -- even how to turn your own trees into boards and veneers. It's a must-have reference to the world's most popular building material.-- (10/01/2005)<br><br>[Review for previous edition: ] Invaluable for the novice but also a good reference for the pro.--Peggy Mackenzie"Toronto Star" (01/19/2006)<br><br>[Review for previous edition: ] It's the book you'd expect from a guy who made his first tool box from utile, an African mahogany.--Mark Feirer"This Old House" (10/01/2005)<br><br>[Review for previous edition: ] 36 pages of pertinent advice, including seven steps to choosing wood and discussion of issues surrounding certified supply.--Sharon Wootton"Olympia Olympian" (12/03/2005)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p> <b>Nick Gibbs</b> is a carpenter and editor of <i>Woodworker magazine</i>. He has contributed to many books including <i>The Flooring Handbook</i>. </p>
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