Terry Porter

This new edition of Terry Porter's wood handbook includes 17 species of lumber not included before, bringing the list up to a grand total of 400. Plus, there's a new section displaying a variety of decorative figuring, information on wood defects and potential health hazards. Full-color pictures give close-up views of the various wood grains. Every featured wood is illustrated and described in detail, with invaluable facts on its working properties, seasoning requirements, durability and typical uses.

Hardcover: 288 pages