 THE REAL WOOD
BIBLE: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing and Using 100 Decorative
Woods
Nick Gibbs. A practical A-Z guide to one hundred
(100) of the world's most popular woods. Each is shown in color to
demonstrate the true look and beauty of the finished and unfinished grain.
Features: how to turn your own trees into boards and veneers; woods that
incorporate beautiful natural effects; advice on buying and 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., revisions by Harry Hobbs.
Traces different varieties of lumber from the forest to the sawmill to
the craftsman's workshop. Describes over 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 photographs and 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 identification,
characteristics, and uses. 6 x 9, 384p, 150+ b&w photos + illustrations,
1987, 2005.
K6828 paperback ..........US $14.95 CAN $16.95
SIMPLY BOARD
FEET: The Definitive Guide to Lumber Calculation
Douglas Maxwell. "Your handy board feet calculator!"
A fast and easy-to-use low tech calculator that will derive board footage
totals for virtually every lumber configuration. Handy charts/tables
provide the board foot measurements for lumber from one to more than 25
inches wide, one to 20 feet long, and one to four inches thick. A
helpful resource and remarkable time-saver. 6 x 8-3/4, 60p, 55 tables,
2006.
S2045 paperback..........US $9.95 CAN $11.95
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 (Revised & Expanded)
Terry Porter. Revised edition of this definitive
guide to identifying wood features: 17 more species of lumber (bringing
the total to 400); a new section displaying a variety of decorative figuring,
details on wood defects & potential health hazards, plus; an enlarged
glossary. Showcases over 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, and typical uses. Color photographs provide close-ups
of the various wood grains. An indispensable resource for every woodworker.
8-1/4 x 10/7/8, 288p, color photos & illustrations, 2007.
W4366 hardcover..........US $29.95 CAN $33.95
WHAT WOOD
IS THAT? A Manual of Wood Identification
Herbert Leeson Edlin. A remarkable collection of
forty (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, originally published 1969,
reprint 1998.
W9074 hardcover ..........US $32.95 CAN $36.95
THE WOODBOOK:
The Complete Plates/The American Woods (1888-1913, 1928)
Roman Beck Hough. R.B. Hough's The American
Woods, originally published in 14 volumes, is a work of breathtaking
beauty that set the standard for the study of trees and wood. This
special edition reproduces all of the specimen pages from the original.
For all trees, now arranged in alphabetical order, three different cross-section
cuts of wood are represented (radial, horizontal, and vertical), demonstrating
the particular characteristics of the grain and the wealth of colors and
textures found among the many different wood types. Includes 354
tree species and varieties. Contains actual-size color print reproductions
of Hough's original real wood plates. Features lithographs by Charles
Sprague Sargent of the leaves and nuts of most trees, as well as texts
describing the trees` geographical origins and physical characteristics
(English, French, German). The "portrait" or description of each
tree is divided into four sections: description; habitat; wood, and; use.
A valuable, unique resource for artists, craftsmen and nature enthusiasts.
7-1/4 x 10-1/4, 800p, color plates, 2007. OVERSIZE.
W8187 hardcover, w/slipcase..........US $39.99
CAN $39.99
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 more than 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, as well as 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 $38.95
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA
OF WOOD
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Discover virtually
everything there is to know about the structure, properties, and preservation
of wood. Read about the structure of wood itself, from growth rings
to its chemical composition. Learn wood’s physical and mechanical
properties, including everything from elasticity to nuclear radiation.
Includes a section on stress grading, as well as descriptions of which
fasteners to use and when. Contains details on adhesive bonding,
biodeterioration, control of moisture content, preservation, fire safety,
specialty treatments, and more. An essential resource for builders,
architects, engineers, and woodworkers. 8-1/2 x 11, 496p, b&w
photos + illustrations, tables, figures, 1999, 2007.
E0576 paperback.......... US $19.95 CAN $23.95
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 identidication 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 $43.95
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 $43.95
FOREST PRODUCTS
AND WOOD SCIENCE: An Introduction (6/e)
Rubin Shmulsky, P. David Jones. A streamlined,
updated version of this venerable wood science text. Maintains key
areas of coverage and builds on the strengths of earlier editions by providing
readers with 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. Includes expanded coverage of environmental
issues, biomass, and bioenergy. A timely, valuable resource for students,
researchers, as well as forest products and wood science professionals.
7 x 10, 496p, b&w photos, figures, tables, 2011.
F0743 hardcover..........US $99.95 CAN $109.95
WOODWORKER’S
GUIDE TO WOOD: Softwoods, Hardwoods, Plywoods, Composites and Veneers
Rick Peters. A directory of more than sixty (60)
types of wood, including close-up photographs 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. A great handy reference. 8-1/2 x 10, 192p (all in color),
2000.
W6878 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $22.95
WORLD WOODS
IN COLOR (reprint ed.)
William A. Lincoln. A vital reference tool.
Contains information and descriptions on over 275 commercial woods from
worldwide sources. Full-color plates demonstrate the timber's natural
grain and features. Accompanying text includes commercial and botanical
names, distribution, general description, mechanical properties, seasoning,
working properties, durability and a full range of uses for each wood.
Color photographs throughout. "...One of the best and easiest-to-use
wood identification books" - Fine Woodworking. 7 x 10, 320p, 270+
color plates, 1996.
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of print and is no longer available.
W6201 hardcover ..........US $59.95 CAN
$81.95
WOOD HANDBOOK
- WOOD AS AN ENGINEERING MATERIAL
USDA Forest Products Laboratory. Presents physical
and 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 $55.95
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 $48.00 CAN $48.00
SELECTING
AND DRYING WOOD (New Best of Fine Woodworking)
The Editors of Fine Woodworking. A lot of things
have to be right about your lumber before it can be used in a project.
Choosing the wrong wood for a project or not ensuring its ready to be worked
can cost you plenty, not to mention the time you'll waste. These
articles, reprinted from Fine Woodworking, offer expert advice on
selecting stock, matching grain, working with a variety of species, harvesting
your own lumber, and more. Features articles on alternative sources
of lumber, and how to dry wood by a using a kiln of your own making or
air drying. A valuable reference that helps take the mystery out
of selecting and milling wood. 8-1/2 x 10-7/8, 160p, color photos + illustrations,
tables, 2006.
S830X paperback..........US $17.95 CAN $19.95
HOW TO SEASON
AND DRY YOUR OWN WOOD
Alan Holtham. An expert's handbook on identifying,
processing, seasoning, and drying your own wood. Designed with the
independent craftsperson in mind, it focuses on working with small loads
- an approach neglected in most other books on this subject. Includes
tips on sources, as well as on how to select and prepare the wood to bring
out the most desired grain patterns. Coverage includes: anatomical
structures of wood; data on working properties; seasoning and drying requirements;
potential problems and solutions, as well as; health and safety considerations.
"A truly unique resource." 8-1/4 x 10-7/8, 192p, color photos, 2009.
H6419 paperback..........US $24.95 CAN $26.95
THE CONVERSION
AND SEASONING OF WOOD
William H. Brown. Directed towards the small timber
merchant and/or landowner, this book details the most advantageous methods
of cutting to produce the best yield and to preserve the best features
of wood - how to cut up logs for the best yield, how to selectively cut
for grain and appearance in different species, and how to deal with root
stock, burls, and general factors affecting sawing. Includes methods
of drying timber, dehumidification, drying defects and how to avoid them,
storage, and more. A valuable reference "full of advice on 'do's'
and do-not's', with tabulated information on the prime considerations for
producing successfully seasoned wood" - Wood Central. 5-3/4 x 9,
222p, 37 b&w photos, 81 illustrations, 1989.
C6147 paperback ..........US $18.95 CAN $24.95
FOREST PRODUCTS
AND WOOD SCIENCE: An Introduction (5/e)
Jim Bowyer, Rubin Shmulsky, John Haygreen. A revised,
updated edition of this classic introductory text. Discusses key
areas in wood science including the characteristics and structure of wood,
applications and performance capabilities of forest products, and the environmental
implications of the use of wood-based materials. Explains basic production
processes and explores the use of wood as a source of energy and industrial
chemicals. “…An indispensable text for students and professionals
in the field providing “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.” 7 x 10, 568p, b&w photos +
illustrations, 2007.
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F0367 hardcover..........US $104.99 CAN
$125.99
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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 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 United States
and Canada. 6 x 9, 160p, b&w illustrations, charts, diagrams, 2000.
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of print and will be no longer available.
W9206 paperback ..........US $12.95 CAN
$15.95
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