Wood For Woodturners

Mark Baker

Here is a guide to woods especially for woodturners, featuring fifty important turning woods from around the world. Each wood is described in detail with sound, practical information on its physical characteristics, working qualities and availability. Color photographs of the woods illustrate the different varieties of grain and figures available. Attractive examples of finished work, in full color photographs, provide inspiration as well. After the fifty featured woods, 100 woods are considered more briefly, but also with color photographs for identification. In addition to all this, there is valuable advice on buying and seasoning timber, and a handy guide to wood terminology. A handy and helpful guide for both newcomers and experienced woodturners.

190 pages. 8-1/2 x 11. Color photos. Soft cover. $19.95. (2004) ISBN 1861083246