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The Art of Papermaking
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The Art of Papermaking
by Bernard Toale

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“A lucid introduction to papermaking as a contemporary art.”—The New York Times. “Recommended.”—Library Journal. One of Bowker’s Best How-To Books....
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The Backyard Lumberjack
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The Backyard Lumberjack
by Frank Philbrick and Stephen Philbrick

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For every man who has ever conjured up a picture of himself felling trees in a roar of chainsaw noise and power, The Backyard Lumberjack is an account of dreams fulfilled. Father and son lumberjacks Stephen and Frank Philbrick have enjoyed the thrilling...
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What Wood Is That?: A Manual of Wood Identification (Studio Book)
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What Wood Is That?: A Manual of Wood Identification (Studio Book)
by Herbert Leeso Edlin

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Originally published in 1969, and now in its eighth printing, this straightforward text explains where each kind of tree is grown and how to use its wood to the best advantage--from lamination to veneering, from carving and molding, to finishing. Line...
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The Good Woodcutter's Guide: Chain Saws, Woodlots, and Portable Sawmills
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The Good Woodcutter's Guide: Chain Saws, Woodlots, and Portable Sawmills
by Dave Johnson

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A good woodcutter . . . . . . uses the best equipment, and works safely. A good woodcutter works responsibly to get the best yield from the woodlot. A good woodcutter loves the forest and manages it with an eye for future generations. The Good...
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The Encyclopedia of Wood
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The Encyclopedia of Wood
by Us Dept Of Agricultu

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Timber is one of our most precious, versatile, and vulnerable resources, so using it effectively is important. Knowing your material inside and out is the first step to doing just that. Read about the structure of wood itself, from growth rings to its...
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A Dard Hunter Reader
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A Dard Hunter Reader
by Jack C. Thompson

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Dard Hunter was born in Ohio in 1883 to a family of printers. By the time he died, in 1966, he was the person most responsible for reviving interest in the art of making paper by hand. With one exception all of the material in this reader was taken...
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Identifying Wood: Accurate Results with Simple Tools
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Identifying Wood: Accurate Results with Simple Tools
by R Bruce Hoadley

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Describes the anatomy of trees and provides instructions for identifying the wood of nearly two hundred species....
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Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Training Course: Student's Guidebook
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Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Training Course: Student's Guidebook
by USDA Forest Service

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Anyone who intends to cut timber with a chain saw or crosscut saw should own this book, if for no other reason than to ensure that both arms and legs stay attached. But there are many reasons other than the excellent safety information to own this book....
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Wood: Identification & Use
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Wood: Identification & Use
by Terry Porter

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This unique encyclopedia brings together a remarkable amount of practical information on the world's most important timbers: from abura to ziricote....
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Harvesting Urban Timber: A Guide to Making Better Use of Urban Trees
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Harvesting Urban Timber: A Guide to Making Better Use of Urban Trees
by Sam Sherrill

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 214-218) and index....
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World Woods in Color
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World Woods in Color
by William Ale Lincoln

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Contains information on over 275 commercial woods from worldwide sources....
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Papermaking
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Papermaking
by Dard Hunter

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Definitive book by foremost authority. Over 320 illustrations. Enlarged (1947) edition....
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Pulp & Paper Chemistry & Chemical 3RD Edition V1
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Pulp & Paper Chemistry & Chemical 3RD Edition V1
by James P Casey

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Other volumes in the latest edition of Pulp and Paper: Chemistry and Chemical Technology, 3rd Ed. Edited by James P. Casey Volume 1 Contents: Cellulose and Hemicellulose (G.D. McGinnis and F. Shaftzadeh). Lignin (W.G. Glasser). Pulpwood (W.J. Bublitz...
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The Encyclopedia of Wood, New Edition: A Tree by Tree Guide to the World's Most Versatile Resource
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The Encyclopedia of Wood, New Edition: A Tree by Tree Guide to the World's Most Versatile Resource
by Aidan Walker

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An invaluable reference for woodworkers, crafters, furniture designers, and home enthusiasts, this comprehensive guide helps readers discover one of our most beautiful natural resources and learn how to use and appreciate this wonderfully versatile...
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Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology
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Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology
by R. Bruce Hoadley

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Instructs readers in the art of cutting, seasoning, machining, joining, and bending wood....
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The Woodbook: The Complete Plates
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The Woodbook: The Complete Plates
by Romeyn Beck Hough

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TASCHEN's 25th anniversary - Special edition Revised edition at a new low price Culled and assembled by Romeyn Beck Hough between 1888 and 1913 in what still remains a stunning and unparalleled achievement, American Woods ?originally published in 14...
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Biotechnology in Pulp & Paper Manufacture
by T Kent Kirk

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Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Biotechnology in the Pulp and Paper Industry, held in Raleigh, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC, May 1989. The 68 papers fall into the subject areas of cell wall degradation and biopulping, enzymatic and...
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Timber
by William Bullock

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Anyone who has spent much time in Great Britain will have heard the term "deal" applied to lumber. In this book, it generally applies to lumber of all dimensions from conifers, similar to the North American term "SPF" used to describe a product that...
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Paper Machine Wet Press Manual
by Peter Seifert

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A brief introduction to wet pressing in the paper industry, covering both the basic ideas and day-to-day aspects of operation. Earlier editions (1970, 1980) have been updated to include new technology such as shoe presses, hot presses, and new felts...
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Appropriate Paper-Based Technology (APT)
by Bevill Packer

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Appropriate paper-based tecnology (APT) originated in Zimbabwe in the 1970s to develop techniques for making useful articles out of paper. Participants in courses learned to make objects for the home, furniture and toys for pre-schools as well as...
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