Wood Identification Guide: Accurate Results with Simple Tools for DIY Projects, Carpentry & Woodworking
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An essential guide for anyone looking to master the art of wood identification. With just your naked eye and simple tools like a hand lens or basic microscopy, you’ll be equipped to identify over 180 domestic and tropical hardwoods and softwoods. R. Bruce Hoadley, a renowned professor of wood science and technology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, breaks down the identification process into clear, actionable steps. Whether you’re a hobbyist, professional woodworker, or simply curious about the world of wood, this book provides the knowledge and tools you need to identify a wide variety of woods accurately and effectively. Key Features:Comprehensive Overview: Gain a solid understanding of the wood identification process, enhancing your skills and confidence. Anatomy of Woody Plants: Learn about the basic anatomy of trees and how it relates to wood identification. User-Friendly Charts: Access hundreds of easy-to-use charts that streamline the identification process. Stunning Visuals: Benefit from crystal-clear photographs and microphotographs that illustrate key features of different woods. Glossary and Resources: Navigate technical terms with ease thanks to a comprehensive glossary, along with sources of information and materials for further exploration.
Customer Reviews
I've had this book for almost 2 years and it is the best I've seen. It is very well written and very thorough. It begins with an explanation of the structure of wood at the cellular level, in some cases, in rather great depth. There are chapters on techinques for obtaining and preparing wood samples as well as a description of some of the necessary instruments (hand lens, microscope etc). The sections on identification are divided up into softwoods, hardwoods and tropical woods. I will agree that the section on tropical woods is not as deep as the other two sections, but I would say its in proportion to the chances of you happening up on a piece of rare tropical wood and having to identify it. I have sucessfully indentified dozens of woods using this book. Be advised that a microscope is definately needed when using this book, in my humble opinion. It doesnt have to be a megabuck model, but 100-250x would be very helpful. I would highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to go beyond the "if its brown, its walnut, if its white its maple" level, and get deeper into wood identification. ID-ing a chunk of wood is very satisfying and this book makes it possible!
