The Real Wood Bible: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing and Using 100 Decorative Woods

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Review [Review for previous edition: ] 36 pages of pertinent advice, including seven steps to choosing wood and discussion of issues surrounding certified supply.--Sharon Wootton"Olympia Olympian" (12/03/2005)[Review for previous edition: ] It's the book you'd expect from a guy who made his first tool box from utile, an African mahogany.--Mark Feirer"This Old House" (10/01/2005)[Review for previous edition: ] Invaluable for the novice but also a good reference for the pro.--Peggy Mackenzie"Toronto Star" (01/19/2006)[Review for previous edition: ] A thorough guide that can help beginning and advanced woodworkers choose between 100 types of decorative woods... A photo index makes browsing easy.-- (08/28/2005)[Review for previous edition: ] This comprehensive guide to 100 of the world's most popular woods can help you select the best one for your project... Great for woodworkers, designers and homeowners alike.-- (10/01/2005)[Review for previous edition: ] There's more to wood than just how it looks.... learn the strengths and weaknesses of all types of wood.-- (11/03/2005)[Review for previous edition: ] Every type of wood has its own personality and its own best uses, according to The Real Wood Bible... color photos and descriptions of 100 popular decorative woods.-- (08/18/2005)[Review for previous edition: ] Of particular note is a full-page photo of each species showing the wood in two states: bare and with a clear finish... a valuable and useful guide.-- (12/01/2005)[Review for previous edition: ] Written to answer any wood-related question... With such complete information, a book like this is likely to become the Holy Grail of wood.-- (12/01/2005)[Review for previous edition: ] An essential reference for anyone who works with wood or makes decisions about how and where it's used.--Home and Design (12/01/2005) About the Author Nick Gibbs is a carpenter and editor of British Woodworker magazine. He has contributed to many books including The Flooring Handbook. He lives in Malmesbury, Wiltshire.