Timber (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Hardcover
- New

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- Title
- Timber (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- J. R. Baterden
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0267704690
- ISBN 13
- 9780267704699
- Item weight
- 710 grams
A NEW practical reference on timber that surveys the most commonly used woods across the world.
It explains how timber is produced, described, and valued, with guidance on how it behaves in seasoning and in use.
This edition sets out timber’s many roles—from street paving and pulp manufacture to railroad work and fine furniture. It blends scientific detail with practical advice, aiming to help professionals, tradespeople, and students make informed choices about timber in real projects.- How wood is structured and how this affects strength, durability, and workability.
- Profiles of major timbers from Europe, the United States, India, Australia, and more.
- Practical guidance on drying, preserving, and testing timber for different uses.
- Common defects and how they arise, plus notes on sizing, seasoning, and quality checks.
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