Wood ID handbook - Terry Porter

This is a gift book for wood lovers -an indispensable and informative guide to over 100 different kinds of wood. This new edition gives helpful details about the most popular and useful woods, with illustrations and photographs to help with identification. There is also valuable information on the typical uses, durability, wood defects and potential health hazards for each species. Based on a bestselling reference work, this revised and updated abridged version includes drawings and descriptions of the living trees to enhance appreciation of the raw material of woodwork. In-depth, yet accessible, this handy pocket guide will be the perfect gift for all woodworkers and wood lovers.