Identifying wood : accurate results with simple tools
With a naked eye or microscope you will be able to identify 180 hardwoods, softwoods amd tropical woods by following the straightforward techniques described in this text.
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xv, 223 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
9780942391046, 0942391047
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The classification and naming of wood
The structure of woody plants : gross anatomical features
The structure of woody plants : softwoods
The structure of woody plants : hardwoods
Physical and chemical properties
Irregularities and special features
Equipment and technique
Taking samples and keeping records
Wood collections and other visual reference materials
Hardwood identification
Softwood identification
Identification of tropical woods
Wood identification in the real world
Appendix 1. Atypical wood
Appendix 2. Identifying decayed wood and charcoal
Appendix 3. Identifying wood fibers
Appendix 4. Chemical methods of wood identification
Appendix 5. Organizations, information and materials
"A Fine woodworking book"--Title page verso