With the Grain: A Craftsman's Guide to Understanding Wood
- ISBN-10
- 0985077743
- ISBN-13
- 9780985077747
- Category
- Wood
- Pages
- 136
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-03-01
- Author
- Christian Becksvoort
Description
A practical guide for woodworkers on the different species of trees, their characteristics and how to work with them in the shop.
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