Great Woodworker's References
8 US Forestry Service Books
eBooks on CDROM

I have collected and compiled 8 different woodworking related books and put them on one CD. These books are all in Adobe Acrobat formatted and can be printed in part or complete. I am including the free Acrobat reader on the CD to save you the effort of the download. I first learned of the existence of these books by reading Fine Woodworking magazine and set out to find them. I found the set and decided to save you the effort and make these available to fellow woodworkers. A total of 1326 great pages of wood information with lots of diagrams, pictures for clarification and education, and charts covering everything from specific gravity of different kinds of woods to strength of different types of grains in different configurations.

If you are interested in the finer points of North American woods, these are for you. If you want to be a lumberjack and harvest and mill your own lumber, the information for drying (both air and kiln) is here. If you want to learn to "read" the grain on wood, these are for you!

If you are a tax payer in the United States, then you have already paid for these books because the US Forrestry Service used your tax dollars to do the research and write the books. I am only charging for my time and effort to bring these books to you. For $8, you get the books shipped to your front door by US Postal Service. If you want extra's for your friends or your clubs, go to my eBay store and take as many as you like and shipping will be free for any additional CD's.  If you want priority mail delivery, please include $2.

You can also get a copy of the Wood Handbook included in this set from Lee Valey/Veritas. It is advertised for $22.95 on page 35 of the 2003/2004 tool catalog. This is probably the best of the set of books here. The Forrest Products Laboratory of USDA has been publishing this book since the 1930's and updates it regularly. The latest update, included on the CD, is from 1999.
These books include:
Dry Kiln Operator's Manual
The Wood Handbook -- Wood as an engineering material
Air Drying of Lumber
A Simplified Procedure for Developing Grade Lumber from Hardwood Logs
Drying hardwood lumber
Hardwoods of North America
Softwoods of North America
Storage of Lumber

Here is a list of chapters for a couple of the books:

Dry Kiln Operator’s Manual. Agric. Handbook AH-188. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory.

Introduction, glossary, and index

Chapter 1--Properties of wood related to drying
Chapter 2--Kiln types and features
Chapter 3--Dry kiln auxiliary equipment
Chapter 4--Inspection and maintenance of dry kilns and equipment
Chapter 5--Stacking and loading lumber for kiln drying
Chapter 6--Kiln samples
Chapter 7--Kiln schedules
Chapter 8--Drying defects
Chapter 9--Operating a dry kiln
Chapter 10--Log and lumber storage
Chapter 11--Energy in kiln drying

Wood Handbook -- Wood as an engineering material, 463 pages

Chapter 1 Characteristics and Availability of Commercially Important Wood

- Timber Resources and Uses
- Species Descriptions
- U.S. Wood Species
- Imported Woods

Chapter 2 Structure of Wood

- Bark, Wood, Branches, and Cambium
- Sapwood and Heartwood
- Growth Rings
- Wood Cells
- Chemical Composition
- Species Identification

Chapter 3 Physical Properties and Moisture Relations of Wood

- Appearance
- Moisture Content
- Shrinkage
- Weight, Density, and Specific Gravity
- Working Qualities
- Decay Resistance
- Thermal Properties
- Electrical Properties
- Coefficient of Friction
- Nuclear Radiation
Chapter 4 Mechanical Properties of Wood

- Orthotropic Nature of Wood
- Elastic Properties
- Strength Properties
- Vibration Properties
- Mechanical Properties of Clear Straight-Grained Wood
- Natural Characteristics Affecting Mechanical Properties
- Effects of Manufacturing and Service Environments
Chapter 5 Commercial Lumber

- Hardwood Lumber
- Softwood Lumber
- Purchase of Lumber
- Commonly Used Lumber Abbreviations

Chapter 6 Lumber Stress Grades and Design Properties

- Responsibilities and Standards for Stress Grading
- Visually Graded Structural Lumber
- Machine-Graded Structural Lumber
- Adjustment of Properties for Design Use

Chapter 7 Fastenings

- Nails
- Spikes
- Staples
- Drift Bolts
- Wood Screws
- Lag Screws
- Bolts
- Connector Joints
- Multiple-Fastener Joints
- Metal Plate Connectors
- Fastener Head Embedment

Chapter 8 Structural Analysis Equations

- Deformation Equations
- Stress Equations
- Stability Equations
Chapter 9 Adhesive Bonding of Wood Materials

- Adhesion to Wood
- Surface Properties of Wood Adherends
- Physical Properties of Wood Adherends
- Adhesives
- Bonding Process
- Bonded Joints
- Testing and Performance

Chapter 10 Wood-Based Composites and Panel Products

- Scope
- Types of Conventional Composite Materials
- Adhesive Considerations
- Additives
- General Manufacturing Issues
- Standards for Wood-Based Panels
- Plywood
- Particle and Fiber Composites
- Wood-Nonwood Composites

Chapter 11 Glued Structural Members

- Structural Composite Lumber
- Glulam
- Glued Members With Lumber and Panels
- Structural Sandwich Construction

Chapter 12 Drying and Control of Moisture Content and Dimensional Changes

- Determination of Moisture Content
- Recommended Moisture Content
- Drying of Wood
- Moisture Control During Transit and Storage
- Dimensional Changes in Wood
- Design Factors Affecting Dimensional Change
- Wood Care and Installation During Construction
Chapter 13 Biodeterioration of Wood

- Fungus Damage and Control
- Bacteria
- Insect Damage and Control
- Marine Borer Damage and Control
Chapter 14 Wood Preservation

- Wood Preservatives
- Preservative Effectiveness
- Effect of Species on Penetration
- Preparation of Timber for Treatment
- Application of Preservatives
- Handling and Seasoning of Timber After Treatment
- Quality Assurance for Treated Wood

Chapter 15 Finishing of Wood

- Factors Affecting Finish Performance
- Control of Water or Moisture in Wood
- Types of Exterior Wood Finishes
- Application of Wood Finishes
- Finish Failure or Discoloration
- Finishing of Interior Wood
- Finishes for Items Used for Food
- Wood Cleaners and Brighteners
- Paint Strippers
- Lead-Based Paint 15-35

Chapter 16 Use of Wood In Building and Bridges

- Light-Frame Buildings
- Post-Frame and Pole Buildings
- Log Buildings
- Heavy Timber Buildings
- Timber Bridges
- Considerations for Wood Buildings

Chapter 17 Fire Safety

- Fire Safety Design and Evaluation
- Fire Performance Characteristics of Wood
- Flame-Retardant Treatments

Chapter 18 Round Timbers and Ties

- Standards and Specifications
- Material Requirements
- Availability
- Form
- Weight and Volume
- Durability
- Strength Properties
Chapter 19 Specialty Treatments

- Plasticizing Wood
- Modified Woods
- Paper-Based Plastic Laminates

Glossary

Index


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