Woodworker's Guide To Wood: Softwoods * Hardwoods * Plywoods * Composites * Veneers

By: Rick Peters

"...a good job of helping readers understand the factors that must be considered when using wood...Peters offers a colorful book geared toward hobbyist woodworkers....covers the process of making lumber from start to finish, including how trees grow, their structure, common ways of milling and drying lumber, grading, and possible defects...One section shows wood samples (both finished and plain) and describes their basic working characteristics....particularly attractive...filled with colorful photographs and illustrations...includes both a glossary and an excellent appendix...will likely stand the test of time...General public library collections will get more use from Peter's title…"--Library Journal.

192 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.