Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology
by R. Bruce Hoadley
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Author: R. Bruce HoadleyEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2000-10-01
ISBN: 1561583588
Number of pages: 280
Publisher: Taunton
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Book Review: This is NOT "Understanding Wood ... for Dummies"
Summary: 4 Stars
Hoadley's Understanding Wood provides an excellent if somewhat technical overview of the properties of wood. It's written with woodworkers in mind. Beginning with an anatomical view of the parts of a tree, the author gives a cogent summary of the functioning of a tree as a system. This is not easy reading, but it's worth the effort. Almost everything in the remainder of the book has some relevance to woodworking whether it's his essay on knots and why they behave the way they do (Chapter: Figure in Wood) or understanding tear out (Chapter: Strength of Wood) or the ultimate questions of moisture content (Chapter: Water and Wood) and wood movement. But beware, although the author is a woodworker himself, he's also a professor of Building Materials and Wood Technology at the University of Massachusetts, and he's not writing for "dummies". Wading through the technicalities of the first chapter's anatomical study will bear fruit (or maybe nuts?) when dipping into the later, more practical chapters. In those he presumes your understanding of wood's structure. The book is well-illustrated with color photos throughout, although there are times that you wish you had the actual piece of wood in your hand. Highly recommended for motivated learners!
Summary of Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology
In this essential reference for woodworkers, R. Bruce Hoadley explains everything from how trees grow to how best to cut, season, machine, join, bend, and finish wood. Why do miters open and glue joints loosen? How do you get a really sharp edge? Examples of problems and solutions help woodworkers puzzle through their own projects, while 325 full-color photos and helpful tables illustrate key points. Updated information on composite materials, adhesives, and finishes included.General Books
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