Living with Wood: A Guide for Toymakers, Hobbyists, Crafters and Parents

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Great for budding wood workers, parents, and future wood scientists, this guide offers an easy-to-understand overview of wood as a material in the home. Ranging from more-scientific topics, such as the chemistry and anatomy of wood, to instructions for cleaning and woodworking, Dr. Seri Robinson's piece showcases her expertise in the material. As a woodturner and professor of wood anatomy, Dr. Robinson's advice is invaluable for all who have ever been curious about wood or have had questions concerning the use and upkeep of it in their homes. With helpful tips on areas like wood preservation, you can gain benefits from this guide that will last you a lifetime. AUTHOR: Dr. Seri Robinson is a professor of wood anatomy and an avid woodturner. When not begging people to stop oiling their wooden cutting boards, Robinson can be found teaching wood turning to eager undergraduates, roller skating, or extolling the beauty of spalted wood. SELLING POINTS: . Easy-to-follow guide to the science behind wood and its use as a material . Advice and tips for maintaining wood in the home make it perfect for parents, everyday individuals, and all wood enthusiasts . A broad range of wood topics provided by expert woodturner and professor Dr. Seri Robinson 172 colour and b/w images

Dr. Seri C. Robinson, a professor of wood anatomy at Oregon State University, is a woodturner, the author of several books on spalting and wood, and a researcher.