Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology Hoadley, R.Bruce Publishe

[Brian Deakin]

I have decided to purchase a copy of

Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology (https://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=30138595973&searchurl=tn%3Dunderstanding%2Bwood%2Ba%2Bcraftsma n%2527s%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bwood%2Btechnology%26sortby% 3D20%26an%3Dhoadley%2Br%2Bbruce&cm_sp=snippet-_-srp1-_-title1)Hoadley, R.Bruce
Published by Taunton Press Inc

There are 2 prints of the book 1985 and 2000

Can anyone please advise which copy to purchase currently there a 1985 copy available on the internet for $10

[John K Jordan]

Brian,

If you can wait till later today I can check mine when I get to the shop (got to go after a load of hay in a bit). I have a copy of both editions (if I haven't loaned one out and forgotten!) My opinion without comparing: the book is so valuable to read and have on hand that I'd just buy the new one. I can recommend his "Understanding Wood" as well, if you are interested in that and need a nice Christmas present to your self!

From Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Wood-Craftsmans-Guide-Technology-ebook/dp/B004WYO862

JKJ



I have decided to purchase a copy of

Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology (https://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=30138595973&searchurl=tn%3Dunderstanding%2Bwood%2Ba%2Bcraftsma n%2527s%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bwood%2Btechnology%26sortby% 3D20%26an%3Dhoadley%2Br%2Bbruce&cm_sp=snippet-_-srp1-_-title1)Hoadley, R.Bruce
Published by Taunton Press Inc

There are 2 prints of the book 1985 and 2000

Can anyone please advise which copy to purchase currently there a 1985 copy available on the internet for $10

[John K Jordan]

Brian, I didn't get to it yesterday but I did just now. I did not spend an hour analyzing but did a brief comparison of several topics and flipped through both.

I have two editions:
The older one was first printed in 1980 with reprints to 1995. This is probably the 1985 version you mention.
13 chapters, 26 tables, 256 pages

The revised edition was printed in 2000.
13 chapters, 28 tables, 280 pages

The newer, revised edition has:

More and new photos.
Color photos instead of B&W.
Better organized overall
More useful info under "Woodworker's Raw Materials"
New and useful section "Finding wood"
Separate chapter on drying wood

The bottom line: Although the older one would still be useful I would definitely pay more for the newer edition.

JKJ

[Brian Deakin]

A huge thank you for your detailed reply

Santa (aka my son and daughter)

have purchased the 1995 edition (Uk price £18 including delivery)

regards Brian