| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations |
| Contents |
Part one: The nature of wood and its properties. The nature of wood ; Figure in wood ; Wood identification ; Strength of wood ; Other properties of wood ; Water and wood -- Part two: Basics of wood technology. Coping with dimensional change in wood ; Drying wood ; Machining and bending wood ; Joining wood ; Adhesives and gluing ; Finishing and protecting wood -- Part three: The woodworker's raw materials. Lumber ; Veneer and plywood ; Composite panels ; Engineered wood ; Finding wood |
| Summary |
"Understanding Wood is updated to include new information on composite materials, adhesives, and finishes developed in the past 20 years. R. Bruce Hoadley explores the nature of wood and its properties, the basics of wood technology, and the woodworker's raw materials. You'll learn the best ways to cut, season, machine, join, bend, fasten, and finish wood, and explore the crucial interaction of wood and moisture. You'll also find the latest on wood products and where to buy them" |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on May 21, 2019) |
| Subject |
Woodwork.
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Wood.
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Wood
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wood (plant material)
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HOUSE & HOME / Do-It-Yourself / General.
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Wood
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Woodwork
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781627101585 |
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1627101586 |
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