Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning (Complete Illustrated Guide)

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Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning

Book of wood knowalge.

The Best Book from a Master Turner

Awsome

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning (Complete Illustrated Guide)
Richard Raffan
Manufacturer: Taunton
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Working with Wood (Complete Illustrated Guide)

ASIN: 1561586722
Release Date: 2005-02-15

Book Description

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning features step-by-step descriptions for an abundance of wood turning techniques, including both spindle and faceplate methods. Over 900 color photos accompany detailed, hands-on instructions for turning wood, including how to use lathes, turning tools and materials, chucks, as well as sharpening tools.

Customer Reviews:

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning.......2007-03-09

It was really great all Richard Raffan's book are so easy to do the projects as he writes and has photos of the item he is telling you about

Book of wood knowalge........2007-03-09

All I needed to know, Plus much more.
Easy way to learn the tips and tricks of turning.
All turners should have a copy on hand.

The Best Book from a Master Turner.......2007-02-24

Richard Raffan is by far one of the most recognized Master Turners in the world. This book is most likely a compilation of all of the works he has produced and presented in such a way that Turners on every level will gain something beneficial to their own turning. It is well organized and written in such plain language that every turner will have no problem understanding. The illustraions are top notch and very helpful. I would recomend this book to turners of every level.
Dave Earl

Awsome.......2007-01-11

This book takes you from A-Z wonderful pictures and detailed information, from selection of wood to clean up. You cannot do much better in a detailed encyclopedia of information.

I fully recommend this book.

On the back of the book it says:

"This step-by-step pictorial reference covers all the essential techniques for turning wood. Organized for quick access, this book makes it easy to find exactly the technique you are looking for. Over 850 photos and drawings illustrated how to hold, sharpen, and use turning tools, use specialized chucks, deep hollow elegant vessels, finish at the lathe, and much more."

An it really does do so.

You will not loose with this book.

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning .......2006-09-04

Excellent book covering many begining to intermediate aspects of turning. Good book for learning new techniques or technique review. Every turner should have (and use) this resource

Woodworking with the Router: Revised & UpdatedProfessional Router Techniques and Jigs Any Woodworker Can Use

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Great Book
Very well-written
A Router Book of Biblical Proportions ...
Great Reference
Good resource for how to get the most out of your router.

Woodworking with the Router: Revised & UpdatedProfessional Router Techniques and Jigs Any Woodworker Can Use
Bill Hylton
Manufacturer: Readers Digest
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Binding: Hardcover

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Customer Reviews:

Great Book.......2007-09-19

I found this book very insightful. As a complete beginner in woodworking this is invaluable.

Very well-written.......2007-09-18

I hardly need to add my voice to all of the others here, but I wanted to say how impressed I am with this book. I've had a router for quite a few years, but it doesn't get a lot of use. I've always suspected that there were tricks and techniques that would make it a more attractive tool for me, but I wasn't really pushed to become more familiar with it until now, when I find myself needing to construct some custom furniture.

The first thing you notice about the book (besides the low price) are the quality and quantity of photos and drawings. They're awesome! Often I find in such books that drawings are obscure, that they don't match the text, or that they leave out critical detail. This book has none of these flaws. I can look at drawings and tell immediately what the author is getting at. They beautifully complement the text. It's clear that an enormous amount of expertise and effort went into the illustrations.

Which bring me to the text. I don't expect someone with skill in woodworking to be a good writer as well, but the book is extremely well-written. I bought the book with some particular questions in mind, and they were quickly and completely answered. Especially appealing is that the author isn't dogmatic. He presents a variety of alternatives, with reasons for choosing one or the other. Unlike other how-to books, there's not a hint of condescension. Nor is it tailored to a narrow range of experience, as are so many other books. There's basic information for the novice, and information for the experts, and the line between is almost seamless, with techniques presented in a progression from simple to complex. Reading the book is like taking direction from a coach. It's just a very pleasurable, ability-tailored exposition of how to accomplish an extremely large variety of woodworking tasks, with plenty of advice and thought-provoking comments.

In short, this is certainly among the very best woodworking books I've ever seen, and at a price much lower than is warranted by its quality. It's a book you can grow with, and of a quality such that it will last. An awesome book for a woodworker of any level of experience.

A Router Book of Biblical Proportions ..........2007-09-14

This book can best be described like going fishing for the first time and catching a great big fish. I purchased this book as an introduction to routing ... and now I am hooked, and probably for life!

With my dedicated workshop space being limited, the full size router table cabinet plan contained in the book will have to wait. However, using ideas directly from this book, I was able to construct a first class router table anyone would be proud of. This being in the form of an table saw extension-wing router table with quick release toggle clamps securing the router to the bottom of the surface. This allows me to quickly release my router for normal hand held use. OR ... to quickly detach it from the router table and attach it to the Horizontal Router Table for quick and efficient mortise and tenon work. This brings me to the main reason for purchasing this book. Within the pages of this book is a chapter dedicated to the construction of a horizontal router table. From an engineers perspective, this is a great design, very useful, and can be built in two phases, normal table 1st, sliding X and Y tables second (or vice-a-versa). Without getting much more in to detail, here is a brief list of router jigs and router tables I have already constructed after only 2 weeks owning my router bits (which by the way were the basic starter bits recommended by Mr.Hylton): Table Saw Extension Wing Router Table (with quick release), Router Table Fence with Vacuum Attachment (can be shimmed for edge jointing of stock material!), Horizontal Router Table, Trammel, Micro Adjustable Edge Guide (for grooves and dadoes).

Enough is enough, 1970's style kitchen, here I come ...

Great Reference.......2007-07-19

I'm new to woodworking and this book has already helped me with the quality of my routering. I thought the router was only good for edges but now I know I can do a lot more than that. Clear pictures and usable jig plans make this book a must for someone just starting out

Good resource for how to get the most out of your router........2007-07-12

This book covers most aspects of router use and includes designs for many common jigs. Excellent resource for getting the most out of your router.

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Sharpening Reference
Excellent sharpening manual
Best overall sharpening book on the market
Excellent Reference
Sharpening Complete

The Complete Guide to Sharpening
Leonard Lee
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ASIN: 1561581259
Release Date: 1995-10-09

Customer Reviews:

Sharpening Reference.......2007-05-13

This is an excellent book that delves into the foundational knowledge that supports the techniques it illustrates for sharpening tools. I was fascinated by the exploration in the topics when bringing the techniques into practice sharpening my chisels and plane blades. It addresses many different types of tools and is a great reference for learning and continuing to learn how to sharpen tools, especially as they apply to woodworking.

Excellent sharpening manual.......2007-05-12

I've been using tools most of my life but never knew how to sharpen or the importance of it. This book will teach you everything there is to know about sharpening and it's easy to read. Very informative and highly recommended.

Best overall sharpening book on the market.......2007-04-11

Covers all the basics of sharpening tools in depth and detail. Starts with the basic concepts of sharpening steel - then goes into a very detailed coverage of the different types of abrasives ( diamond hones / wet stones / oil stones / natural stones / etc ) with their advantages & disadvantages.

Finishes with thorough techniques for sharpening the various types of tools 1 by 1 - including jigs.

As far as one book that covers everything - this one has about everything you can ask for. There are probably soem specialty sharpening books that could expand on one topic but this one covers most that's out there.

The only thing lacking was scary sharp sandpaper method which wasn't covered much in the book. I use sandpaper primarily b/c it's inexpensive - but having read this book - I no longer question what to use for sharpening handtools - what grits to use - or - why?

Excellent Reference.......2007-02-05

This is the book to buy if you want to know the in's and out's of sharpening just about anything. I am truly glad I picked this book up before I tried sharpening some of my tools around the house.

Sharpening Complete.......2007-01-16

This is by far the best text on the subject that I have seen. It takes a scientific approach to the subject, starting with methods to identify the compsition of the steel, and identifying those methods of sharpening one should not use as well as those best suited to the material. I have sent this book to a number of friends who I consider to be experts, and they have been universally impressed.

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Using Woodworking Tools (Complete Illustrated Guide)

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OKish book
Another Excellent Publication By Lonnie Bird
Beautifull book, lack substance.
Excellent Woodworker's Tool
Starting Out Right

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Using Woodworking Tools (Complete Illustrated Guide)
Lonnie Bird
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ASIN: 1561585971
Release Date: 2004-09-18

Book Description

The author of The Shaper Book, The Band Saw Book, and The Complete Illustrated Guide to Shaping Wood, Lonnie Bird now brings us Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Using Woodworking Tools. Here the reader is given a step-by-step guide that covers the essential techniques for using hand and power tools. Along with over 900 color photographs and illustrations, a correct set-up, safe use of machines, and skillful use of hand tools is also included.

Customer Reviews:

OKish book.......2007-08-05

This is a good book. However, Lonnie Bird writes not as clear as Gary Rogowski, Andy Ray or especially Kelly Mehler. This is also applied to his "Band saw" book.
There is no clear analysis of cons and pros of different tools. Use of the tools does not contain alternative approaches too. He really thinks that only high end equipment is useful.

Another Excellent Publication By Lonnie Bird.......2007-03-16

Publications by Lonnie Bird are always excellent and informative to woodworkers, and this one achieves the same high level. I am enjoying reading Illustrated Guide to Using Woodworking Tools and looking forward to more time in the workshop with this publication.

Beautifull book, lack substance........2007-01-12

Overall this book is very well illustrated, it contains information on some tools and put an emphasis on hand tools.

The book is basically a catalog of the different tools and the basic techniques to use them.

I was expecting to at least have some discussions on how to set them up, and care for them. I was also hoping to find more detail discussion on how to chose a power tool (other than you can find some great bargain on used items).
There is a small section on sharpening but I guess you need to buy the book dedicated to the subject to go anywhere.

Excellent Woodworker's Tool.......2006-02-27

A basic guide that covers just about all you need to know on the subject.Taunton is always the source to use for the best in anything to do with carpentry and home repair.

Starting Out Right.......2005-01-01

It's not like me to wax poetic over a an introductory how-to book, but Lonnie Bird's tome on Using Woodworking Tools really is one of the finest effots I've ever seen. Taunton continues to set the bar with their 'complete illustrated' guides, but this one is exceptional for even that series.

The book offers 15 chapters divides into parts - 1) Wood and the Shop, 2) Outfitting the Shop, 3) Benches, Clamps, and Assembly, 4) Hand Tools, and 5) Power Tools. Each chapter lays in the basics and then goes on to provide a good deal of insight into the less obvious things one can accomplish with a given tool or process. The end result is a book that works at a beginners level, but retains its worth well into advanced woodworking.

Excellent illustration and layout are the standard here. I have a long standing gripe with books that use good looking models posing around brand new equipment, usually in the wrong position to do what they are attempting without losing a finger. One look at these photos, and you know you are in someone's shop. Not a new shop, but one that has come together over time, with an owner who values good tools new or used.

The text is thoughtful, straightforward, and well-written. In fact the only flaw in Using Woodworking Tools is that it is a bit more costly than many introductory books. But it has far more lasting value than most of its competition. I would rate this a best buy for the both introductory and shop reference use.

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Jigs & Fixtures (Complete Illustrated Guides)

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Best of Jigs & Fixture Books
Worst your time and money.
Another Winner

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Jigs & Fixtures (Complete Illustrated Guides)
Sandor Nagyszalanczy
Manufacturer: Taunton
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1561587702
Release Date: 2006-03-21

Book Description

This book, in the “Complete Illustrated Guide” format covers jigs and fixtures, a subject of perennial interest to woodworkers. Jigs are like clamps. As the saying goes, “You can never have enough of them.” Jigs, simply put, are devices, sometimes shop-made but now often available commercially to enable woodworkers to do something more than once. For example, some jigs are fences that ensure straight cuts or templates capable of guiding tools to create a certain shape time after time. Woodworkers love jigs and fixtures for the same reason they are drawn to woodworking–designing them is about figuring out how to do something. All woodworkers are secretly engineers and inventors, and jig design and construction is a way to indulge that need. Some woodworkers love jig-making so much, they never build anything but. Simple or elaborate, jigs are an essential part of woodworking. This book, authored by prominent woodworking author, Sandor Nagyszalanczy, is organized like his successful 1994 book Workshop Jigs and Fixtures, according to function. This approach allows woodworkers to either build the jig exactly as shown or modify it to suit a wide variety of purposes. (Another thing woodworkers like is having choices.)

Customer Reviews:

Best of Jigs & Fixture Books.......2007-09-13

This is the best yet. Very well illustrated, cross referenced, written extremely well and superb photos.. The hardcover is worth the extra money just for the fact that it lies flat while opened, making reading on a bench very easy. Highly recommended.

Worst your time and money........2007-01-27

As usual, books in this collection are well done. The text is clear and well illustrated by hundred of color pictures.

This book cover all kinds of jigs for stationary tool and portable power tool.
Even though I already at least heard of most of the jig in this book, I still did manage to find some new ideas that are now maky my work faster and safer.

Definitively worst your time and money.

Another Winner.......2006-10-02

Sandor Nagyszalanczy has just added another excellent book to his growing and versatile collection of woodworking guides.The organization of his Jigs and Fixtures book is first rate,logical and easy to follow.It starts out with a short section on how to use the book and then follows with sections organized in a very useable way.Safety notes are interspersed throughtout and are appropriate for novice and professional woodworkers alike.I have several other jigs and fixtures books which are generally boring to read and used only to look up a specific jig. However,this is not true for Mr.Nagyszalanczy most readable and informative works which I enjoy cover to cover. I have another of his books on built-ins which is also great, and have preordered his new shop organization book.He is a frequent visitor on DIY Network's "Tools and Techniques" hosted by Popular Woodworking's David Thiel . He is as enjoyable to watch and listen to as his books are to read.I rate this book at 5 stars and my only minor critique is that the many color photos, while excellent and instructional, tend to be a bit smaller than my 64 year old eyes like to see, but that's not a big deal.As an aside,most Taunton Press woodworking guides,of which I have many,are typically of very high quality. I look forward to more guides from this extremely knowledgeable and entertaining professional woodworker.
M.W. O'Brien, Valley Head, Alabama

Simple Workshop Devices (Workshop Practice Series)

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Simple Workshop Devices (Workshop Practice Series)
Tubal Cain
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where is it?
scroll saw skill building
Great Beginner Book
A beginers best option.
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John A. Nelson
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Book Description

This woodworking guide compares the 15 scroll saw models available in today's market and offers 25 exercises-with patterns and step-by-step cutting instructions-that will turn a novice into a pro. Beginning with the basics such as cutting straight, curved, and jagged lines, the book details progressively more advanced techniques including stack cutting; cutting metal, plastic, and paper; relief cutting; inlay; segmentation; and puzzle making. Project patterns include die-cut stationery, a fish silhouette, a butterfly with interior cuts, a hummingbird ornament, and a collapsible wooden basket. The content has been updated to include information on new scroll saw manufacturers.

Customer Reviews:

where is it?.......2007-06-09

i am still waiting for the book to arrive. where is it?

scroll saw skill building.......2007-03-26

This is a good introductory book for scroll sawing. Each chapter is a
skill building exercise.

Great Beginner Book.......2007-01-27

I really love this little book. Excellent for beginner Scroll Saw users.
Very easy to understand with lots of helpful illustrations and photographs.
I would definately recommend this book for anyone who wants to get into Scroll Saw crafts.

A beginers best option........2007-01-10

If one does not have a friend or relative who is expert at Scrollsawing then this book "Scroll saw workshop" should become that friend.
Easy to read and follow, it will guide you theough the steps needed to make you proficient at using this tool.From choosing the scrollsaw and the blades use to completing challenging projects, it is all laid out in those 25 chapters so that one can learn at their own pace. A well worth addition to any woodworkers library.

Scroll Saw Workbook.......2006-01-30

This is an EXCELLECT book!!! It tells you all different ways to use the scroll saw, like Fret Work, Intarsia, Compound, Stackables and many others. It gives step by step instructions, Very easy to follow and do. If you're not sure what kind of scroll sawing you want to do this book will help you choose that one. Or maybe you're like me and you'll end up liking them all. A definte or any one who enjoys the SCOLL SAW!!!!

The Workbench Book: A Craftsman's Guide to Workbenches for Every Type of Woodworking (Craftsman's Guide to)

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The Workbench Book
WORKBENCH BOOK
Nice idea book
The Work Bench Book
Fascinating !

The Workbench Book: A Craftsman's Guide to Workbenches for Every Type of Woodworking (Craftsman's Guide to)
Scott Landis
Manufacturer: Taunton
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Binding: Paperback

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Release Date: 1998-09-01

Customer Reviews:

The Workbench Book.......2007-09-15

Very fine expository writing for those interested in the history of and current state-of-the-art woodworking benches and accessories. Enclosed plans are a nice plus. The resource section is excellent. Well researched, well written, photography is exceptional.

EIM

WORKBENCH BOOK.......2007-02-23

For me this is a coffee table book. Alot of history and research about workbenches from the middle ages on up till now. Not much information or diagrams on building benches.

Nice idea book.......2007-01-26

Seeing various ways to lay out workbenches is nice and this book fulfills that mission.

The Work Bench Book.......2005-10-01

Excellent information for the woork bench I plan to build this winter. I would highly reccomend this to any woodworker that needs a work bench and doesn't want to spend a lot of money buying one.

Fascinating !.......2005-08-27

Scott Landis knows how to write. This is both a history book and a woodworking book, and I still loved it. I never liked history in HS or college, but if I had had Landis, I would have been a history major. The book is captivating virtually from cover to cover (although I found the latter chapters a little less enthralling than the first 3/4 of the book). I plan to build a significant workbench, and I bought this book thinking it would help me with ideas and planning. It did so much more than that, I'm stunned. The insights it gave me about different ways of working with wood have expanded beyond the previous limits of my imagination.

Landis' approach to describing the workbench from an historical perspective highlights the changes in tools that have occurred over the years and how benches have evolved alongside. I started reading the book as a devoted user of power tools who would put up with some hand tools if absolutely necessary. I ended with a much clearer understanding of how hand tools, working in conjunction with the appropriately designed and build bench, could enhance my woodworking pleasure and accomplishments. lol, I've even started buying high quality planes.

If you enjoy history, get this book.
If you want to gain better insight into ways to work wood, get this book.
I you are looking for bench plans, this has some, but I wouldn't buy it for the plans. While there's nothing wrong with the plans, they just seem sort of out-of-place here. I would rather have had more narrative.
If you are looking for a tutorial on how to build a bench, this is not the book.
If you just like looking at and reading about neat stuff made from wood, buy this book.

Bottom line - if in doubt, buy this book.

Jim Tolpin's Table Saw Magic, Second Edition

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A good book in many ways.
Very thorough!
Ok but not very detailed
thank you
A great book for novices or beyond

Jim Tolpin's Table Saw Magic, Second Edition
Jim Tolpin
Manufacturer: Popular Woodworking Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1558706771

Book Description

The table saw is a magnificently simple machine capable of performing an incredible range of cutting tasks. In this completely revised and updated edition of his woodworking classic, Jim Tolpin shares his masterful techniques for using the table saw to achieve a variety of safe and accurate cuts, including ripping, crosscutting, miter cuts, grooves, dadoes, rabbets, curves, molding, joinery and more.

He provides ample instruction on how to use a variety of table saws, including invaluable information on accessories, maintenance and jigs and fixtures. Plus, Tolpin includes a quick-reference troubleshooting chart, so woodworkers can solve their table saw dilemmas at a glance.

Customer Reviews:

A good book in many ways........2007-09-26

Tolpin has put together a grand book on the table saw. A little bit of tricks, some jigs, when it's good and possible to use it and things to build for safety. Some things he wrote about I would not use. I believe that it's safe to use, but... I don't think I'll be cutting any circles with my saw, but if anyone asked me if you can, I'll say "Yes", you can do it safely. I'll keep this publication close to my saw for the future.

Very thorough!.......2007-06-15

Several good reviews on this book, all are correct IMO. This book is very thorough.... I thought I knew a LOT about TS's, but this book taught me even more. Some very useful jigs, safe work methods (very critical when cutting small strips), great set up instructions, and, great charts on type of blades to use. If you use a TS, there is something extra you will learn if you buy this book...

Ok but not very detailed.......2006-05-26

This book is a more a of brief review of table saw technique and jigs. The chapters are not very detailed and don't actually contain any directions for doing most of cuts or processes. The most frustrating thing is where he will say "just use this very handy jig" and then gives a very crude drawing of the jig with no explanation of how to build it or even a basic layout. A MUCH better book is Kelly Mehler's The Table Saw Book.

thank you .......2005-09-29

The book was very good a need to have in the shop

A great book for novices or beyond.......2004-02-17

Several other reviewers have commented on the value of the jigs, and I agree. I wish Tolpin would have presented an overview of his fence jig system early on, it would have been easier to grasp the concept BUT unlike one other reviewer I certainly did not have to go through the book several times to get it.

Besides the jigs, I appreciated the discussion of blades (design, choice, and care), ripping, and setup. Having read the section on setting up my saw, I went out to the shop, tuned things up and it has made a big difference in my work - everything fits together better!

Finally, the person who said that this book is of no use to the beginner with a beginner's saw: think again. My Bosch 4000 is pretty basic, but I was able to apply 98% of Tolpin's advice to my unit.

If he would just add an overview of his fence jig system I could give this 5 stars!

Identifying Wood: Accurate Results with Simple Tools
Average customer rating:

Very Impressive

Wood ID

For scientists only

Identifying Wood : Accurate Results with Simple Tools (Hardcover)

Excellent!

Identifying Wood: Accurate Results with Simple Tools
R. Bruce Hoadley
Manufacturer: Taunton
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0942391047
Release Date: 1990-10-01

Customer Reviews:

Very Impressive.......2007-05-27

This noteworthy book addresses its narrow topic with accuracy and effectiveness. Wood's growth, structure, and properties are treated in full. The book explains, in great detail, the techniques for taking wood samples and preparing them for examination. Precise keys for identifying most woods used in furniture and construction are provided. The vivid photography, as well as diagrams and tables, are perfectly integrated.

Wood ID.......2006-03-22

This is probably the most comprehensive wood identification text out there. I highly recommend it.

For scientists only.......2006-01-30

I am sure this is a wonderful book for those interested in a cellular approach to identifying wood. It is not appropriate for those of us who want to identify wood by observation. The book is too sophisticated and technical for the everyday user.

Identifying Wood : Accurate Results with Simple Tools (Hardcover).......2005-09-23

I think it is a great book to identify wood. It has some great pictures of wood samples.

Excellent!.......2003-06-20

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!

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