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OverviewAn indispensable guide to one of the world's most valuable natural resources. This new edition adds 17 important timber species not included before, bringing the list of species described up to 400 in total, in this lavishly illustrated book. A new section illustrates the variety of decorative figuring and there is valuable information on wood defects and potential health hazards. A best-selling reference work, now revised and updated, it additionally offers inspirational examples of finished work, an enlarged glossary of technical terms and drawings of living trees which serve to enhance appreciation of the raw material of woodwork. AUTHOR: A professional woodworker and former editor of GMC's best-selling Woodturning magazine, Terry Porter has brought a lifetime's practical experience to the writing of this book. Full Product DetailsAuthor: T PorterPublisher: GMC Publications Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 21.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 28.20cm Weight: 1.322kg ISBN: 9781861084361ISBN 10: 1861084366 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 07 October 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationPorter has had a lifelong interest in wood and working with wood. He spent many years as a teacher and examiner in English as a Foreign Language, both in Britain and abroad. Combining his skills in woodwork, photography and writing, he went on to write many articles for woodworking magazines. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |