Identifying Wood

by Aidan Walker

This compact, hardcover series offers information and full color photos and illustrations on a wonderfully wide variety of subjects. The group explores topics that range from horticulture and natural history to collectibles and pets. Written by professionals in each of the various fields, each book is indexed for easy access to information.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0785807772
• ISBN13: 9780785807773
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Booksales
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent introduction and overview of various types of wood

This is a very nice, short overview of the major types of wood used in various capacities, such as wood carving, construction, furniture making, etc. There is a very brief introduction; but the body of the book is 64 pages of ratings, 2 woods per page. Each review consists of 6 numeric ratings (impact bending, stiffness, density, workability, bending strength, and crushing strength) plus more subjective descriptions detailing: 1. where it grows; 2. appearance; 3. properties; 4. workability (e.g. "works well with both hand and machine tools..."); 5. preservation; and 6. uses. The woods are listed in Latin name alphabetical sequence; but there's a very good index using the common names. The size of the book is great for throwing in a big pocket or small purse when visiting the local lumber or woodworking store.