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Books on Wood

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Thomas Corkhill, A GLOSSARY OF WOOD Ref: CHT0097

10,000 terms are given explaining tree names, species, locations, uses of timber, terms in building, the making of stairs, windows and roofs, also in cabinet work; joints, veneering and finishing. The use of hand and machine tools on wood, mill work, seasoning, preservation, decay, and diseases of timber, and construction methods. A thorough treatment of the subject of wood.

Price: £25.00 (€27.25)

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Herbert L. Edlin, WHAT WOOD IS THAT? Ref: CHT0099

This book concentrates on 40 timbers and, uniquely, contains a wallet with 40 actual samples of wood. The woods are described in terms of 14 key elements: heartwood colour, growth rings, pores, longitudinal grain, rays, hardness, weight, smell, bark, leaf shape, country of origin, sapwood definition, and class of use. Seasoning and mechanical properties are analysed as well as working properties.

Price: £18.95 (€20.66)

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R. Bruce Hoadley, IDENTIFYING WOOD. Accurate Results with Simple Tools Ref: CHT0093

With the naked eye or a microscope you will be able to identify 180 hardwoods following the straightforward techniques described in this book.

Price: £29.95 (€32.65)

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R. Bruce Hoadley, UNDERSTANDING WOOD Ref: CHT9023

The new edition of this reference work covers the nature of wood and its properties together with the basics of wood technology. It gives up-to-date information on composite materials, adhesives and finishes and has many additional colour illustrations. A serious look at the nature of wood.

Price: £29.00 (€31.61)

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W. B. Logan, OAK. The Frame of Civilization Ref: CHT0098

The author combines science, philosophy and history in this study of the tree which has been so important as a food for animals (and humans), central to religious rites, heating, furniture, ink for helping to advance the written word, oak casks and oak ships. It has also been a symbol of strength, generosity and renewal.

Price: £16.95 (€18.48)

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William A. Lincoln, WORLD WOODS IN COLOUR Ref: CHT0153

Photographs of 275 of woods showing the timber's figure. Relevant information includes commercial and botanical names, distribution, seasoning, working properties, durability and a full range of uses. The woods are indexed by trade use, vernacular and family names. A full bibliography is included.

Price: £29.95 (€32.65)

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Terry Porter, WOOD, Identification & Use. 2nd. edition Ref: CHT9022

Over 200 woods, from acacia to zanthoxylum, are illustrated each with a page devoted to a superb colour photograph and information. Each wood is classified under its botanical name with its common name displayed. There is a very comprehensive index of common, scientific and local names names as well as a glossary. Each page has details under the following headings: Description; Properties; Seasoning; Durability; Typical uses and possible health risks. A further 200 woods are listed briefly with properties in a 9 page directory at the end of the book.

Price: £24.95 (€27.20)

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Eric Sloane, A REVERENCE FOR WOOD Ref: CHT1000

An account of which wood was suited to which task when the US was heavily wooded. Some sixty trees are identified and illustrated with an account of their uses.

Price: £6.95 (€7.58)

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