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A Guide to the Decorative Hardwoods of the World - From British Oak to the Hardwoods of the Amazon

A Guide to the Decorative Hardwoods of the World - From British Oak to the Hardwoods of the Amazon

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ISBN10: 1447443713
ISBN13: 9781447443711
Publisher: Holmes Pr
Published: Jan 18 2012
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.26 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Contained within this little book is a concise but comprehensive handbook pertaining to the decorative hardwoods of the world; from the British Oak to the hardwoods of the Amazon. Each wood mentioned is described in detail, with information provided on things such as its history, habitat, advantages, disadvantages, uses, sawing techniques, and so on. The perfect book for those with an interest in hardwoods, this text is not to be missed and makes for a great addition to collections of woodworking literature. The chapters of this book include: 'British Oaks', 'Foreign Oaks', 'Walnut', 'Mahogany - The Premier Decorative Hard Wood', 'Mahogany - Central American', 'Cedar Woods', 'Satinwood', 'Rosewood - Boxwood', 'How Woods are Used in Constructive Work - The Minor Hard Woods', 'Minor Hard Woods of the United States and Canada', and 'The Hard Woods of the United Kingdom'. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its timeless educational value, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on decorative woodworking.

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