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Ti-Roux

Post subject: A little suggestion

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:15 am

Koa

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First name: Francis
Last Name: Richer
City: Montréal
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Hey!

Probably a lot of you already know this, but for the ones who don't, I highly recommand you the book UNDERSTANDING WOOD, by Bruce Hoadley.

I bought this yesterday, and almost finished it right away. It's a really nice book, and you don't have any more question about wood, after that.

Francis

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Tom West

Post subject: Re: A little suggestion

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:58 am

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Francis: Have to agree. Have had the book for a long while and it's very informative. Hoadley also has another book on wood identification. I'm not with my books at this time so can't give a title. Also a ton of good info.
Tom

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Corky Long

Post subject: Re: A little suggestion

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:51 am

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Thanks!!

I'm on it.

I'm halfway through "Guitar Lessons" by Bob Taylor. So far a very good read.

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mqbernardo

Post subject: Re: A little suggestion

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:20 am

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it´s mandatory read, IMHO, for anyone who´s getting started in anything wood-related.
the other book should be this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Identifying-Woo ... 932&sr=1-2

cheers!

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Tom West

Post subject: Re: A little suggestion

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:17 am

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Miguel: Your right on with the ID. book. Thanks.
Tom

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Alan

Post subject: Re: A little suggestion

Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 9:14 am

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Fine Woodworling has both of the Hoadley books on sale now for $19.98 each. Best to buy them seperately from Fine woodworking, as the sale price for buying them as a bundle is $59.93.

Identifying Wood:
http://www.tauntonstore.com/identifying ... 70088.html

Understanding Wood:
http://www.tauntonstore.com/understandi ... 70490.html

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DennisK

Post subject: Re: A little suggestion

Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 9:29 am

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