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The woodworker s definitive guide to identifying wood
is now even bigger and better!
Terry Porter's unique and visually dazzling handbook has
always been indispensable for every woodworker and this
new edition adds 17 species of lumber not included before,
bringing the list up to a grand total of 400! Plus, there's
a new section displaying a variety of decorative figuring,
information on wood defects and potential health hazards,
and an enlarged glossary.
Wonderful full-color pictures give close-up views of the
various wood grains, while the main section showcases
more than 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 invaluable facts on its working properties, seasoning
requirements, durability, and typical uses.
ISBN 13: 978-1-86108-436-1
ISBN 10: 1-86108-436-6
Pages: 288 Allow 2.75 lb shipping weight
Size: 8 1/4 X 10 7/8
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