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ANON A Handbook of Empire TimbersLondon, HMSO. 1945, Reprint. Hard Cover. Revised edition. Hardcover in very good condition, front and back free endpapers have two marks where cellotape has been removed by top and bottom outer corners, internally pages are in fine condition. vii, 142pp, including Appendices - Kiln Schedules - Mechanical Properties of Empire Timbers and Specifications for the Teeth of Circular Saws. Includes - The Weights of Timbers- Shrinkage Figures -Bending Properties - The Strength Properties of Timber - Resistance to Attack by Wood-Destroying Fungi - Insect Attack and Susceptibility to Marine Borers - Classification of Empire Timbers in order of Permeability and Woodworking Qualities. - Hardwoods and Softwoods (9¾"h x 6"w) (25cms x 5.5cms). Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. Forest Products Research. Very Good.
Offered for GBP 15.00 = appr. US$ 24.54 by: Clent Books of Bewdley - Book number: 5152
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