

A Field Guide to Identifying Woods in American Antiques & Collectibles is the authority on wood identification. Beginning with general information about the featured woods, the book then delves into hundreds of detailed photographs, even at a macroscopic level, depicting the critical characteristics used in identification. Ultimately, each wood is presented in two or more antique or collectible objects to illustrate the traits that confirm the wood's identification.
- Price: $29.95
- Pages: 256
- Carton Quantity: 24
- Publisher: Taunton Press
- Imprint: Taunton Press
- Publication Date: 25th October 2016
- Trim Size: 6.75 x 9.5 in
- ISBN: 9781631863714
- Format: Paperback
- BISACs:
CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Woodwork
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Furniture
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Care & Restoration
- Antiques and the Arts Weekly"A fascinating guide that is a perfect resource for everyone in the field."
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
1. An Introduction to Wood Identification
2. Names of Woods
3. Properties of Wood
4. Tools and Techniques
5. The Woods
- Oak
- Chestnut
- Ash
- Elm
- Hickory
- Sassafras
- Black locust
- Walnut
- Butternut
- Persimmon
- Beech
- Sycamore
- Maple
- Dogwood
- Birch
- Cherry
- Yellow poplar
- Basswood
- Poplar
- Willow
- Sweetgum
- Tupelo
- Mahogany
- Spanish cedar
- Rosewood
- Ebony
- Boxwood
- Satinwood
- Lignumvitae
- Snakewood
- White pine
- Southern yellow pine
- Red pine
- Spruce
- Red cedar
- Altantic white cedar
- Bald cypress
A Field Guide to Identifying Woods in American Antiques & Collectibles is the authority on wood identification. Beginning with general information about the featured woods, the book then delves into hundreds of detailed photographs, even at a macroscopic level, depicting the critical characteristics used in identification. Ultimately, each wood is presented in two or more antique or collectible objects to illustrate the traits that confirm the wood's identification.
- Price: $29.95
- Pages: 256
- Carton Quantity: 24
- Publisher: Taunton Press
- Imprint: Taunton Press
- Publication Date: 25th October 2016
- Trim Size: 6.75 x 9.5 in
- ISBN: 9781631863714
- Format: Paperback
- BISACs:
CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Woodwork
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Furniture
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Care & Restoration
– Antiques and the Arts Weekly"A fascinating guide that is a perfect resource for everyone in the field."
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
1. An Introduction to Wood Identification
2. Names of Woods
3. Properties of Wood
4. Tools and Techniques
5. The Woods
- Oak
- Chestnut
- Ash
- Elm
- Hickory
- Sassafras
- Black locust
- Walnut
- Butternut
- Persimmon
- Beech
- Sycamore
- Maple
- Dogwood
- Birch
- Cherry
- Yellow poplar
- Basswood
- Poplar
- Willow
- Sweetgum
- Tupelo
- Mahogany
- Spanish cedar
- Rosewood
- Ebony
- Boxwood
- Satinwood
- Lignumvitae
- Snakewood
- White pine
- Southern yellow pine
- Red pine
- Spruce
- Red cedar
- Altantic white cedar
- Bald cypress