Wood Identification & Use

Porter, Terry

ISBN 10: 1784947105 / ISBN 13: 9781784947101

Published by GMC Publications, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wood Identification & Use
• Publisher: GMC Publications
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1784947105
• ISBN 13: 9781784947101
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Wood Identification & Use is an indispensable guide to the world’s most valuable natural resource.

More than 200 species of wood are included in this lavishly illustrated book. Each species is described in detail with color photographs and information on its properties, seasoning requirements, uses and safety considerations.

There are sections on decorative figuring, wood defects and potential health hazards. There are also inspirational examples of finished work, a glossary of technical terms and drawings of living trees to help in identification.

Aimed at small-scale users, whether professional or amateur, the book includes woods used in cabinetmaking, joinery, carpentry, turning, carving and a host of more specialist applications.

About the Author

Terry Porter's lifelong interest in wood, and working with wood, was instilled in him from an early age by his father. Terry spent many years as a teacher of English as a Foreign Language. During this period he took up woodturning, which furthered his interest in wood and particularly in the many different species suitable for turning. He became a professional turner and furniture maker and was formerly the editor of GMC's best-selling Woodturning magazine. With this background Terry has brought a lifetime's practical experience to his work.