by PeterBishop (Author)
100 Woods offers a detailed study of the basic properties and characteristics of some of the world's most widely-used woods. Features include: over 300 colour photographs showing tangential, radial and magnified cross-sections of each wood; the wood samples have been carefully selected and prepared by the Oxford Forestry Institute; quick-reference coding system giving advice on specific woods' suitability for difference uses; and comprehensive index that includes Latin, trade and vernacular names.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: New edition
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Published: 24 Apr 2006
ISBN 10: 1861268475
ISBN 13: 9781861268471