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# The Real Wood Bible: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing and Using 100 Decorative Woods

**Brand:** Nick Gibbs
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- **What is this?** The Real Wood Bible: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing and Using 100 Decorative Woods by Nick Gibbs
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## Description

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        			[Review for previous edition: ] 36 pages of pertinent advice, including seven steps to choosing wood and discussion of issues surrounding certified supply.--Sharon Wootton&quot;Olympia Olympian&quot; (12/03/2005)[Review for previous edition: ] It&apos;s the book you&apos;d expect from a guy who made his first tool box from utile, an African mahogany.--Mark Feirer&quot;This Old House&quot; (10/01/2005)[Review for previous edition: ] Invaluable for the novice but also a good reference for the pro.--Peggy Mackenzie&quot;Toronto Star&quot; (01/19/2006)[Review for previous edition: ] A thorough guide that can help beginning and advanced woodworkers choose between 100 types of decorative woods... A photo index makes browsing easy.-- (08/28/2005)[Review for previous edition: ] This comprehensive guide to 100 of the world&apos;s most popular woods can help you select the best one for your project... Great for woodworkers, designers and homeowners alike.-- (10/01/2005)[Review for previous edition: ] There&apos;s more to wood than just how it looks.... learn the strengths and weaknesses of all types of wood.-- (11/03/2005)[Review for previous edition: ] Every type of wood has its own personality and its own best uses, according to The Real Wood Bible... color photos and descriptions of 100 popular decorative woods.-- (08/18/2005)[Review for previous edition: ] Of particular note is a full-page photo of each species showing the wood in two states: bare and with a clear finish... a valuable and useful guide.-- (12/01/2005)[Review for previous edition: ] Written to answer any wood-related question... With such complete information, a book like this is likely to become the Holy Grail of wood.-- (12/01/2005)[Review for previous edition: ] An essential reference for anyone who works with wood or makes decisions about how and where it&apos;s used.--Home and Design (12/01/2005)
				    	
					
        		
        		
        	
        
        	
        		About the Author
        	
        	
        		
        			Nick Gibbs is a carpenter and editor of British Woodworker magazine. He has contributed to many books including The Flooring Handbook. He lives in Malmesbury, Wiltshire.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 1770850139 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #222,537 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #272 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #452 in Interior Design #666 in Home Decorating (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (378) |
| Dimensions  | 6.75 x 0.81 x 8 inches |
| Edition  | Revised Edition: Each wood rated for sustainability status |
| ISBN-10  | 9781770850132 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1770850132 |
| Item Weight  | 1.3 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 256 pages |
| Publication date  | January 12, 2012 |
| Publisher  | Firefly Books |

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