The Conversion and Seasoning of Wood: A Guide to Principles and Practice (Paperback)

~ William H. Brown (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

The Conversion and Seasoning of Wood covers the many aspects of timber conversion, detailing the most advantageous methods of cutting to produce the best yield and to preserve the best features of the wood. A full account of the methods of drying timber follows and includes both air and kiln drying, as well as dehumidification, drying defects, and the stabilization of wood. Because of the possibility of a large amount of waste the conversion of timber is a very important subject for the craftsman supplying his own wood. William Brown treats this area very carefully and offers remedies of the many pitfalls encountered in the economic conversion of wood. Subjects covered include the best methods of converting and getting the most from your log; using a chainsaw set-up to convert logs and small trees directly for the user; and how to season your wood and protect it and properly store it. The Conversion and Seasoning of Wood is an excellent book for the farmer, woodworker, or any craftsman involved in the conversion or seasoning of wood. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Description

Covers different methods of cutting and drying timber.

Product Details

• Paperback: 222 pages
• Publisher: Linden Publishing; illustrated edition edition (June 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941936147
• ISBN-13: 978-0941936149
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #349,905 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good general wood seasoning book, June 1, 2001

By	Matt Mulka (Mokena, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This book (which is British) does a good job explaining the basics of drying wood. While it is written for English woodworkers, the tables list common American woods too. I myself have some oak logs to saw up, and I am pleased with their ideas and plan to use many.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Biology class, July 26, 2006

By	Richard De Wolf (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was way more technical than I though it would be. I'm glad I have a background in Biology, or a lot of this would not have made sense. It is filled with a ton of information and will go beyond the basics for most people.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, September 22, 2007

By	M. Vallad - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There's a lot of information in this book. The author not only explains every step of drying/seasoning wood, but explains why in great detail. Just about every aspect of drying/seasoning is backed up with noted research and references. Theres also great instructions on building a solar kiln, which I indent to use.
This is a great read to anyone wishing to convert timber into lumber.

I rated this book at four stars only because it is a bit dated, but still worth every penny...