Cut & Dried - A Woodworker's Guide to Timber Technology

"Cut & Dried: A Woodworker's Guide to Timber Technology" by Richard Jones is a comprehensive and authoritative text on wood technology, specifically written for woodworkers and artisans rather than scientists. This book represents a lifetime of professional woodworking experience combined with extensive research into the technical aspects of wood. Key Features:- Author: Richard Jones- Publisher: Lost Art Press- 336 pages- Dimensions: 9" x 12"- Printed on heavy #80 matte coated paper for accurate color reproduction- Hardcover with grey cotton cloth wrapping and hand-printed woodcut stamping- Sewn and casebound for durability- #100 dust jacket with supermatte laminate coating Content Highlights:- Explores every aspect of trees and wood, from growth to harvesting and processing- Detailed explanations of lumber drying processes and potential defects- In-depth coverage of wood movement and distortion- Information on wood pests, fungi, and preventative measures- Analysis of wood's struct