Living with Wood: A Guide for Toymakers, Hobbyists, Crafters, and Parents

A fantastic summary of the science behind wood's anatomy, chemistry, and general upkeep.

For anyone who has ever used, owned, or been curious about wood of any kind, this guide offers a fantastic summary of the science behind the material’s anatomy, chemistry, and general upkeep. With easy-to-understand descriptions, you’ll never have difficulty deciding what wood to work with or how to clean your boarded floors again.

Offering a general overview of the material, this guide’s long list of topics includes best uses of wood in the home, finishing and coloring, woodworking machines, and unsafe woods. Get to know one of the most prevalent materials in your home, and use this guide to master any creative, cleaning, decorating, or furnishing projects you may have. 

A great guide for budding wood workers, parents, and future wood scientists. 

Dr. Seri Robinson is a professor of wood anatomy and an avid woodturner. When not begging people to stop oiling their wooden cutting boards, Robinson can be found teaching wood turning to eager undergraduates, roller skating, or extolling the beauty of spalted wood.