The Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing and Using 100 Decorative Woods - Revised Edition: Each Wood Rated for Sustainability Status
Practical and inspiring, this the complete full-colour illustrated A-Z guide to choosing and using the world's most decorative woods for anyone who works with wood - crafters, carpenters and interior designers.
The Wood Handbook is aimed at anyone working with wood. Woodworkers, crafters, and interior designers will open this book to learn more about the wood they regularly use or to discover species they hadn’t previously considered. Find out how trees are converted into boards and veneer, how some of the remarkable natural effects occur and which wood can be bought from sustainable sources. Packed with advice on buying and storing timber, this authoritative guide features photographs of each wood in detail and to scale, enabling the true beauty of the grain to shine through.
Truhláři, řezbáři a návrháři interiéru se dozvědí nejen základní fakta o materiálu, s nímž pravidelně pracují, ale také objeví druhy, o jejichž použití ani dosud neuvažovali. Zjistí, jak se stromy zpracovávají na řezivo a na dýhy, jak vznikají některé pozoruhodné přirozené efekty ve dřevě, a které druhy lze obstarat z udržitelných zdrojů.
Extend and improve your woodworkig skills with this structured course. It lead you through the learning process stage-by-stage at a pace you choose, and tailored step-by-step projects accompany each of the techniques.