Understanding Wood -- Dr. R Bruce Hoadley
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:37 am
Dr. Hoadley writes "I also feel compelled to attack the mountains of misinformation available and commonly accepted by wood workers. Most of it comes innocently from the misinterpretation of observations." Not surprisingly this is why I recommend the book as a must have and must read. The science of wood is, in some instances far different from what in the "guitar making circle" has become conventional wisdom. The most notable perhaps, is how glue/adhesives actually work. As an example, claims on both sides of the PVA -- hot hide glue arguments are shown to be faulty.
There's tons of useful information on joinery, wood bending theory, cutting tool selection, wood drying, humidity control, wood strength, finishing and it goes on!
This in my view is a master work and is the documentation I will frequently quote since the charts and graphs of supporting data is also included in the text.
There's tons of useful information on joinery, wood bending theory, cutting tool selection, wood drying, humidity control, wood strength, finishing and it goes on!
This in my view is a master work and is the documentation I will frequently quote since the charts and graphs of supporting data is also included in the text.