 THE REAL WOOD
BIBLE: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing and Using 100 Decorative
Woods
Nick Gibbs. A practical A-Z guide to 100 of the
world's most popular woods. Each is shown in color to demonstrate
the true look & beauty of the finished and unfinished grain.
Features: how to turn your own trees into boards & veneers; woods that
incorporate beautiful natural effects; advice on buying & storing lumber,
and; a list of woods available from sustainable sources. Includes
a special section on sustainability, with an introduction to key conservation
issues. A comprehensive handbook for anyone who works with wood...or
is planning to. 6-3/4 x 8-1/8, 256p, 300 full color photos, illustrations,
2005.
R0333 hardcover ..........US $29.95 CAN $29.95
KNOW YOUR
WOODS: A Complete Guide to Trees, Woods, and Veneers
Albert Constantine Jr., rev. by Harry Hobbs. Traces
different varieties of lumber from the forest to the sawmill to the craftsman's
workshop. Describes 300+ principal woods; indicates the common and
scientific names of each; shows how to recognize a tree by its leaf, bark,
or berry; and features photos & illustrations on how to identify a
type of wood by grain, color, and texture. Clear, non-technical style.
An intriguing reference for the craftsman or the tree enthusiast interested
in the broad subject of woods - their i.d., characteristics, and uses.
6 x 9, 384p, 150+ b&w photos + illustrations, 1987, 2005.
K6828 paperback ..........US $14.95 CAN $18.95
A REVERENCE
FOR WOOD (Reprint ed.)
Eric Sloane. A refreshing book that underscores
the important role that wood has played in the development of American
life and culture. Combined with Sloane’s own sketches, the text illuminates
with rare insight the enormously varied and useful qualities of wood.
Covers such topics as the aesthetics of wood, wooden implements, and carpentry.
An entertaining, factual and historically accurate book that will delight
woodworkers and lovers of Americana. 8-1/2 x 11, 112p, 1 color illustration,
69 b&w sketches, 1965, 2004.
R3943 paperback .........................US $9.95
CAN $12.95
WOOD: Identification
& Use
Terry Porter. From the former editor of the best-selling
Woodturning
magazine, a handbook that compiles practical information on today's most
important lumbers - 200+ woods used in cabinetmaking, joinery, carpentry,
turning, carving, and a host of specialist applications (another 200 receive
shorter listings). Every featured wood is illustrated and described
in detail, with facts on its working properties, seasoning requirements,
durability, typical uses, and even the health risks it can pose.
Includes a full-color, close-up view of the various grains. A handy
guide aimed at the craftsperson. 8-1/4 x 10-7/8, 256p, all in color, 2004.
W3777 hardcover ..........US $29.95 CAN
$42.95
ON SALE ..........US $23.95 CAN $29.95 (limited quantity)
WHAT WOOD
IS THAT? A Manual of Wood Identification
Herbert Leeson Edlin. A remarkable collection of
40 actual wood specimens shows the color, grain, and texture of the leading
varieties. Facilitates quick, easy identification of woods.
Detailed drawings identify uncut, unfinished trees by their leaves, fruits,
and bark. Explains where each kind of tree is grown and how to use
its wood to the best advantage - from lamination to veneering, from carving
and molding, to finishing. An invaluable resource for builders, homeowners
and hobbyists, plus a fascinating companion for nature lovers. 5-3/4 x
8-3/4, 160p, line drawings, orig. pub. 1969, reprint 1998.
W9074 hardcover ..........US $32.95 CAN $37.95
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA
OF WOOD: A Tree-By-Tree Guide to the World’s Most Valuable Resource (New
ed.)
Aidan Walker, Bill Lincoln, et al., eds.. A comprehensive,
A-to-Z directory featuring 150+ of the world’s most popular woods, with
details on growth rate, distribution, key characteristics, working properties,
and commercial uses. Each entry includes a detailed color photo to
show the tree’s unique grain, pattern, figure, and color, providing a valuable
visual resource for selecting timber. Introduction explains the anatomy
and life cycle of trees, plus the process of producing boards & veneers,
and examines essential conservation issues. A one-stop resource for
woodworkers, crafters, furniture designers, and home enthusiasts. 8-1/2
x 11,192p, approx. 225 full-color illustrations, 2005.
E1815 hardcover ..........US $35.00 CAN $40.95
IDENTIFYING
WOOD: Accurate results with simple tools
R. Bruce Hoadley. With just the naked eye, a hand
lens, a microscope, and the straightforward techniques described in this
book, readers will be able to identify 100+ species of hardwoods, softwoods,
and tropical woods most commonly encountered in North America. Provides
an overview of the wood i.d. process and a look at the basic anatomy of
woody plants, softwoods and hardwoods. Written for the beginner and
attempts to provide a self-taught approach to wood identification. 8-1/2
x 11-1/2, 240p, 393 color photos, illustrations, charts, 1990.
I1047 hardcover ..........US $39.95 CAN $45.95
UNDERSTANDING
WOOD: A Craftman’s Guide to Wood Technology (2nd ed.)
R. Bruce Hoadley. This completely revised classic
has everything you need to know about wood technology. Explains everything
from how trees grow to how best to cut, season, machine, join, bend, fasten,
and finish wood. Examples of problems and solutions help woodworkers
puzzle through their own projects. Up-dated information on composite
materials, adhesives, and finishes developed in the past 20 years.
An essential reference for everyone who works with wood. 8-1/2 x 11-1/2,
272p, 325 color photos, tables, 2000.
U3588 hardcover ..........US $39.95 CAN $45.95
WOODWORKER’S
GUIDE TO WOOD: Softwoods, Hardwoods, Plywoods, Composites and Veneers
Rick Peters. A directory of 60+ types of wood,
including close-up photos of each displaying grain, color, and texture.
Charts lay out the projects that a variety of wood is suited for, its density
and strength, how it stands up to various machines, and more. Includes
hints on recognizing defects, buying, and storage. 8-1/2 x 10, 192p (all
in color), 2000.
W6878 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $26.95
WORLD WOODS
IN COLOR (reprint ed.)
William A. Lincoln. Contains information on over
275 commercial woods from worldwide sources, showing natural grain and
features. Includes distribution, general description, mechanical
properties, seasoning, working properties, durability and uses. “One
of the best and easiest-to-use wood identification books” (Fine Woodworking).
7 x 10, 320p, 270+ color plates, 1996.
W6201 hardcover ..........US $59.95 CAN $71.95
WOOD HANDBOOK
- WOOD AS AN ENGINEERING MATERIAL
USDA Forest Products Laboratory. Presents physical
& mechanical properties of wood. Includes discussion of commercial
lumber, designing with wood and wood-based products, along with some pertinent
uses. Chapters include: lumber stress grades and design properties;
fastenings; structural analysis equations, and; adhesive bonding of wood
materials. 8-1/2 x 11, 463p, charts, b&w photographs,1999.
W6667 paperback ..........US $50.00 CAN $59.95
CANADIAN
WOODS THEIR PROPERTIES AND USES
E.J. Mullins, T.S. McKnight. Provides information
on the general properties and uses of Canadian woods. Topics include
a discussion of wood itself, processing and products, as well as a glossary
of terms. This edition is a collection of nearly 70 years of research
on wood and wood products in Canada. 8-1/4 x 10-3/4, 389p, b&w illustrations,
1981.
C4300 hardcover ..........US $43.00 CAN $43.00
TIMBER:
Structure, Properties, Conversion and Use (7th ed.)
Sorry, this title has gone out
of print and is no longer available.
T861X paperback ..........US $69.95 CAN
$88.95
FOREST PRODUCTS
AND WOOD SCIENCE (4th ed.)
Jim Bowyer, Rubin Shmulsky, John Haygreen. A classic
introductory text provides a comprehensive overview of the anatomical and
physical nature of wood and the relationship of these characteristics to
its use as an industrial raw material. New, updated edition: discusses
wood-based material; explains basic production processes, and; investigates
the use of wood for energy, environmental implications of wood-based materials,
and the global wood supply picture. Covers an increased geographic
scope and provides metric equivalents in response to the growing nature
of the forest product industry. 7 x 10, 564p, 2003.
This title has gone out of print.
Limited quantity available.
F6543 hardcover ..........US $84.99 CAN
$109.95
ON SALE ..........US $75.95 CAN $89.95
CONVERSION
AND SEASONING OF WOOD
William H. Brown. Details the most advantageous
methods of cutting to produce the best yield and to preserve the best features
of wood. Includes methods of drying timber, dehumidification, drying
defects, storage, and more. 5-3/4 x 9, 222p, 37 b&w photos, 81 illustrations,
1989.
C6147 paperback ..........US $18.95 CAN $22.95
WOODBURNER’S
COMPANION: Practical Ways of Heating with Wood
Dirk Thomas. The author of the Harrowsmith Guide
to Wood Heat provides a guide to the “ins and outs” of wood heat for
anyone who wants to make sense of the options now available. Discusses
the fuel value of various woods, how to buy firewood and get the most heat
from it, the environmental impact of woodburning, and a variety of chimney
and flue arrangements. Descriptions of woodburning installations
are based on the latest codes and recommendations from the U.S. and Canada.
6 x 9, 160p, b&w illustrations, charts, diagrams, 2000.
This title has gone out of print.
Limited quantity available.
W9206 paperback ..........US $12.95 CAN
$15.95
ON SALE ..........US $10.00 CAN $12.00
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