Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology

I bought this as background reading before making a guitar, and although I haven't yet finished the book it's certainly very informative. It goes to a level of detail that is some way beyond my needs, but it's clearly written and well organised, and it contains a lot of illustrative photographs which show very clearly what the author is writing about. The quality is good too; it's a large hardback with good, thick pages.It is rather technical in places, but it certainly contains a lot of useful information and considerations that I was not previously aware of, as I don't work with wood regularly. Very good.

Very well printed and nicely bound. Clear and appropriate photos and technical data. The book is an acknowledged leader in the field and it’s reputation is well deserved. I wish I had bought it a long time ago.

With this book you can gain a great understanding of all aspect of wood working and carpentry right down to the material science of wood itself

Very useful information to be found in here, my girlfriend used it to help with her Conservation and Restoration degree. Definantly helpful if your looking to find out any information regarding wood and treatment of.

A wonderful book, I go back and read it every couple of years, it's a bit like wood, never ages! It's a must for any serious wood lover.

very informative

Very informative and full of useful information.

The fact that i have read 9 other books having references to this book... says it all!A great collection of knowledge on wood & woodworking!

I LOVED this book, should be required reading for grade school education. Helps you appreciate how miraculous wood is and how critical it is for human civilization. Author is a scientist and an artist so the book has a nice balance of science and aesthetics. If you have even a little interest in wood, read this book!

Very informative book. Well laid out with a great volume of information paired with imagery to tie it all together. Essential knowledge for working with wood. Long live printed books!

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Vraiment très complet et technique, toutes les propriétés du bois et son traitement après la coupe sont abordées en détail.

Excellent treatise on understanding what wood is, how wood grows and how to use wood (drying, cutting, planing, machining, veneering, gluing, sanding etc). Bruce Hoadley's expertise with wood cannot be doubted and he writes clearly & concisely.