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Terry Porter’s unique and visually dazzling handbook has always been indispensable—and this new edition adds 17 species of lumber not included before, bringing the list up to a grand total of 400! Plus, there’s a new section displaying a variety of decorative figuring, information on wood defects and potential health hazards, and an enlarged glossary. Wonderful full-color pictures give close-up views of the various wood grains, while the main section showcases more than 200 woods used in cabinetmaking, joinery, carpentry, turning, carving, and a host of specialist applications, and another 200 receive shorter listings. Every featured wood is illustrated and described in detail, with invaluable facts on its working properties, seasoning requirements, durability, and typical uses.
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excellent reference for figuring out wood types. most of the book is in reference format, with very good pictures for identification. there is also a section describing the basic properties of wood and other interesting things to know.
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"WOOD: IDENTIFICATION & USE" (Hardcover)
Since I was old enough to think about stuff and things and stuff and junk, I have wished for and even whined for once a hand-held device that would analyze and identify ANY tree, plant, flower, etc - anything botanical - in a matter of seconds while you stood in the woods, in a garden, a park, any and ever where, looking at whatever it was you wanted to identify... "Wood: Identification & Use" is a good consolation item, for the time being.** ...
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I am very pleased with this book. It gives all of the critical information about using eash species of wood which is very helpful in choosing your materials. I've found that not everything is listed here, but it does list most woods that you will commonly come across in the U.S. The compact size makes it convenient to pack in your toolbox or knapsack. It's a good buy.
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In the personal property appraisal field this book is a very helpful tool in the identity of woods used to create antique furniture. Recommend it to anyone who needs to view broad cross sections to match grain. For folks who work with wood it also identifies the pluses and minuses of wood selections and related health issues.
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Found this to be very informative on woods and their characteristics. A must add to any woodworkers library, it helps to understand what woods are available and how best to use them. Now I have to figure out how to get some of the different woods I read about. Liked it enough I actually bought my original one elsewhere and then bought this one for a fellow woodworker friend of mine for his use.
