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

    I have decided to purchase a copy of

    Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology

    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

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    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.../dp/B004WYO862

    JKJ


    Quote Originally Posted by Brian Deakin View Post
    I have decided to purchase a copy of

    Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology

    [FONT="]Hoadley, R.Bruce[/FONT]
    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

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    New for more, old for less?

    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

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    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

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