{"product_id":"the-essential-wood-book-the-woodworkers-guide-to-choosing-and-using-lumber-paperback","title":"The Essential Wood Book: The Woodworker's Guide to Choosing and Using Lumber - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTim Snyder\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Essential Wood Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e is about making the basics of using and choosing wood easier to understand.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile some wood books can be intimidating due to an overly scientific approach or an overflowing amount of exotic and hard-to-find woods you'll never use, this handy, accessible resource is perfect for anyone seeking information about the most essential materials needed to complete their next woodworking project. In addition to covering the top native American and exotic woods from Ash to Zebrawood, \u003cem\u003eThe Essential Wood Book\u003c\/em\u003e also offers expert advice and know-how for working with wood, rough lumber and plywood, understanding wood movement and other characteristics, finding unique wood sources, and storing and drying lumber. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith lots of photos and accessible, detailed information, \u003cem\u003eThe Essential Wood Book\u003c\/em\u003e is the ideal resource for woodworkers, carpenters, crafters, or DIY enthusiasts seeking the fundamental knowledge needed to successfully work with wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor any woodworker, carpenter, artist, or maker, knowing what wood to use and how to use it is critical to woodworking success. To that end, \u003cem\u003eThe Essential Wood Book\u003c\/em\u003e makes the basics of using and choosing wood easy to understand. While some wood books are highly scientific or overflowing with exotic or hard-to-find woods that you'll never use, this handy, user-friendly guide is the perfect resource for anyone seeking straight-forward information about buying and working with the most essential woods needed to tackle any project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Essential Wood Book\u003c\/em\u003e includes:  \u003cul\u003e Helpful info on the most essential native and exotic woods from Ash to Zebrawood. Expert know-how on lumber grades, buying hardwood lumber, and navigating saw mills. Essentials of wood movement, squaring up rough lumber, and perfect flat panel glue-ups. Techniques for salvaging lumber, harvesting your own, and working with wild, discolored, and toxic wood. Pro tips for drying your lumber and easy-to-make storage projects. \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Snyder\u003c\/strong\u003e has served as executive editor of \u003cem\u003eAmerican Woodworker\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFine Homebuilding\u003c\/em\u003e magazines, as a book division editor at the Taunton Press, and as co-author with Norm Abrams of two New Yankee Workshop books. Recently named editor of \u003cem\u003eWoodcraft\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, Snyder previously built a reputation as a freelance writer for national home improvement and home repair franchises such as DrEnergySaver.com, ContractorNation.com, and BasementSystems.com. He has also worked as a finish carpenter and completed major home renovation projects with his wife Barbara. The Snyders live in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.9 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 24, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51985733452077,"sku":"9781950934393","price":27.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/NjdYajVvRzhUVlY0QkVTOGlyMjNEdz09.webp?v=1776138732","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-essential-wood-book-the-woodworkers-guide-to-choosing-and-using-lumber-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}