Wood Handbook: Wood as an Engineering Material

by Forest Products Laboratory

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Wood: It's everywhere. The stuff literally grows on trees. We use it every day of our lives. Of course, this book is made from wood.Timber is one of our most valuable and vulnerable natural resources, and the best way to protect it is to make sure we use it properly. This in-depth guide from the United States Department of Agriculture tells you everything you've ever wanted to know about wood'and then some.Whether you're a master woodworker or a weekend do-it-yourselfer, this is the ultimate reference material for any trip to the lumberyard. · Learn which type of wood you should be using for each project· Know the physical properties of different types of wood ? and why it matters· Get to know the characteristics and recommended uses of various woods· Learn the best methods for fastening and finishing· Get tips for fire safety, and the long-term care of wood… (more)

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BooksInMirror | Feb 19, 2024 |

Basic Information on Wood as a Material of Construction with Data for Its Use in Design and Specification

SIDLibrary | Sep 17, 2019 |

I have "The Encyclopedia Of Wood" (Paperback) (isbn 0806988908) & have used it for decades. Great book. This is an update of that with all the same chapters plus a lot more. For instance, the wood microscopy section has been updated by [a:R. Bruce Hoadley|90598|R. Bruce Hoadley|https://www.goodreads.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-d9f6a4a5badfda0f69e70cc94d962125.png]. I have 2 of his books on the subject, but finding a condensed version here is a huge help. There are updated sections, for instance the first one is now "Wood As A Sustainable Building Material" while the second (first in my old edition) is "Characteristics & Availability of Commercially Important Woods"

My paperback edition also comes with a CD that contains the entire book in a PDF file. All of this book is available for free as PDF files from the FPL site here:
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/products/publications/several_pubs.php?grouping_id=100&...

I read quite a bit of this on the PC at different times, but it was nice to hold, too. It's much easier to flip back & forth in a paper book. It's not a book to read cover to cover, although I found a lot of interesting updates throughout. I especially appreciated being able to search the PDF version for specifics. (

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Wood: It's everywhere. The stuff literally grows on trees. We use it every day of our lives. Of course, this book is made from wood.Timber is one of our most valuable and vulnerable natural resources, and the best way to protect it is to make sure we use it properly. This in-depth guide from the United States Department of Agriculture tells you everything you've ever wanted to know about wood'and then some.Whether you're a master woodworker or a weekend do-it-yourselfer, this is the ultimate reference material for any trip to the lumberyard. · Learn which type of wood you should be using for each project· Know the physical properties of different types of wood ? and why it matters· Get to know the characteristics and recommended uses of various woods· Learn the best methods for fastening and finishing· Get tips for fire safety, and the long-term care of wood

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