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Understanding Wood - by R Bruce Hoadley (Hardcover)

Understanding Wood - by  R Bruce Hoadley (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Inn this essential reference for woodworkers, the author explains everything from how trees grow to getting a sharp edge. Includes examples of problems and their solutions to help woodworkers through their own projects. Full-color photos and b&w illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The first edition of <strong><i>Understanding Wood</i></strong> was published in 1980 and has since sold more than 130,000 copies. <strong>It is widely held as a definitive reference work and the cornerstone of every woodworker's library.</strong> Now, Bruce Hoadley's comprehensive guide to wood technology has been revised and updated in this 20th-anniversary edition of a classic.</p> <p><strong>New information on composite materials, adhesives, and finishes brings this book into the 21st century, </strong> while more than 300 photographs bring important visual information to life. <strong>This edition covers the nature of wood and its properties, the basics of wood technology, and the woodworker's raw materials.</strong> <strong><i>Understanding Wood</i> </strong>was written for woodworkers by a scientist with a love of woodworking. It will be sought after by craftsmen and collectors alike.

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