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Understanding Wood is the definitive reference on wood technology, and is a keystone of every woodworker's library. The first edition (1980) sold over 128,000 copies: this new edition updates the classic text with new information on new materials: composite board, adhesives and finishes which have been developed since the original edition. There are also 225 brand new colour photographs! Up-to-date and Comprehensive: revised and updated edition of a woodworking classic (Taunton Press, 1980; 1-918804-05-1) which continues to sell thousands of copies a year to this day. New four colour photography is clearer and more informative. Comprehensive: everything you know about wood and wood technology: the nature of wood and its properties, the basics of wookworking technology, using the woodworker's raw materials.

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R. Bruce Hoadley, Ph.D., is the world's preeminent authority on wood science for the craftsman and a retired professor of Wood Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. A true master of both the laboratory and the wood shop, Dr. Hoadley has dedicated his career to translating the complex science of wood physics and chemistry into practical, understandable terms for woodworkers, builders, and dedicated DIYers. He is the celebrated author of the essential, universally acclaimed guide Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology, which is considered the cornerstone reference of any serious woodworking library. Through his extensive research, consulting, and teaching, Dr. Hoadley has empowered generations of makers to choose, store, and work with wood intelligently, ensuring the longevity and quality of their finished projects.

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