100 Woods: a Guide to Popular Timbers of the World

Bishop, Peter

ISBN 10: 1861268475 / ISBN 13: 9781861268471

Published by The Crowood Press Ltd, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 100 Woods: a Guide to Popular Timbers of the World
• Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1861268475
• ISBN 13: 9781861268471
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 520 grams

About this title

Synopsis

100 Woods offers a detailed study of the basic properties and characteristics of some of the world's most widely-used woods. Features include over 300 color photographs showing tangential, radial, and magnified cross-sections of each wood; wood samples carefully selected and prepared by the Oxford Forestry Institute; quick-reference coding system giving advice on specific woods' suitability for difference uses; and a comprehensive index that includes Latin, trade, and vernacular names.

About the Author

Peter Bishop has over thirty years' experience in all aspects of the timber industry. He is a Certificated Member of the Institute of Wood Science. He has written many articles for the popular woodworking press.