Product Description
Gids tot die Eienskappe en Gebruike van Suider-Afrikaanse Hout
Authors: Stephanie Dyer, Barry James, Danielle James
Format: Hardcover
Gids tot die eienskappe en gebruike van Suid-Afrikaanse hout is a fully illustrated, scientifically accurate guide to the characteristics, properties and uses of wood from 140 Southern African tree species.
Features:
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Species treatments include information on conservation status, uses, mechanical properties, durability, identification features, woodworking properties and comments from wood users on workability.
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Photographs of tree bark, untreated and treated wood, end-grain macrographs, as well as worked items.
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Provides information on historical uses, where trees grow, availability and sustainability of the wood and the practicalities of harvesting and processing.
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Superior quality text and excellent reproduction and printing.
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The only commercially available book which focuses on the properties of Southern African wood, written in a style that will appeal to a wide audience: professional woodworkers, designers, architects, wood dealers and wood collectors, hobbyists, botanists and anyone interested in trees and wood.
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Gids tot die eienskappe en gebruike van Suid-Afrikaanse hout is a must-have for all who love wood and trees!
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