Cut & Dried, A Woodworker's Guide to Timber Technology

decorated cloth binding, dust jacket, xi, 323 pages : illustrations ; 32 cm., In this book, Richard explores every aspect of the tree and its wood, from how it grows to how it is then cut, dried and delivered to your workshop. Richard explores many of the things that can go right or wrong in the delicate process of felling trees, converting them into boards, and drying those boards ready to make fine furniture and other wooden structures. He helps you identify problems you might be having with your lumber and - when possible - the ways to fix the problem or avoid it in the future. "Cut & Dried" is a massive text that covers the big picture (is forestry good?) and the tiniest details (what is that fungus attacking my stock?). And Richard offers precise descriptions throughout that demanding woodworkers need to know in order to do demanding work Size: Folio - over 12 - 15" tall.