Adhesives and Finishes for Wood

Adhesives and Finishes for Wood

Author: Moon G. Kim

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2023-08-14

Total Pages: 565

ISBN-13: 3527352368

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Adhesives and Finishes for Wood Understand the science of joining wood with this comprehensive guide Long seen as an old-fashioned material with narrowing modern applications, wood has seen increased popularity as a material in building and manufacturing in recent years. This has been driven by the need for sustainable resources and environmentally friendly materials. As a result of increased emphasis on wood, however, there is a corresponding need to understand the wood adhesives, the crucial materials in wood-based manufacture and craftsmanship. Adhesives and Finishes for Wood meets this need with a comprehensive but accessible introduction to the chemistry and applications of wood adhesives. Its easy-to-follow presentation nonetheless presents wood adhesives and finishes in significant detail. Ideal for readers without considerable preexisting knowledge in chemistry, this book includes everything the reader needs to understand and apply wood adhesives in their work or industry. Adhesives and Finishes for Wood readers will also find: Coverage ranging from the fundamentals of wood adhesive polymer chemistry to the properties of specific wood structures and resins A presentation suitable for both academic students and wood manufacture professionals An author with decades of experience in both academia and industry Adhesives and Finishes for Wood is a useful reference for advanced students and professionals in industries or manufacturing disciplines that incorporate wood, as well as for chemists, materials scientists, vocational school instructors, and more.


Adhesives

Adhesives

Author: Anna Rudawska

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2016-11-23

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 9535127837

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This book presents some information regarding adhesives which have applications in industry, medicine and dentistry. The book is divided into two parts: "Adhesives Applications in Medicine and Dentistry" and "Properties of Adhesive." The aim of such a presentation is to present the usage in very different aspects of application of the adhesives and present specific properties of adhesives. Adhesives' advantageous properties and relatively uncomplicated processing methods contribute to their increasing application and their growing popularity in the industry, medicine and other branches. Some adhesives represent properties superior to those of most adhesive materials, due to their excellent adhesion and chemical resistance. A wide variety of adhesives' considerable flexibility in modification of properties of adhesives allows adjusting the composition to particular applications.


Understanding Wood Finishing

Understanding Wood Finishing

Author: Bob Flexner

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 676

ISBN-13: 1607654164

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For more than 18 years, Bob Flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing. Now, from this best-selling author comes the long-awaited and completely updated second edition of UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING-the most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published. The first edition of UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING has sold hundreds of thousands of copies and is widely regarded as the bible of wood finishing. "We use UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING as the textbook for our students training to go into the furniture industry," says David Miles, wood technology professor at Pittsburg State University. "It's the best written, most accurate, and most thorough wood finishing book in print-by far."


Understanding Wood

Understanding Wood

Author: R. Bruce Hoadley

Publisher: Taunton

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780918804051

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Inn this essential reference for woodworkers, the author explains everything from how trees grow to getting a sharp edge. Includes examples of problems and their solutions to help woodworkers through their own projects. Full-color photos and b&w illustrations.


Woodworker's Guide to Veneering & Inlay (SC)

Woodworker's Guide to Veneering & Inlay (SC)

Author: Jonathan Benson

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2007-04-05

Total Pages: 489

ISBN-13: 1607659034

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With this complete resource from professional furniture-maker and veneer specialist Jonathan Benson, you'll learn how to re-create the beauty of exotic wood with veneer and in-lays. A series of step-by-step exercises will take you through all the techniques and culminate in four beautiful finished pieces: a dining room table, a wall mirror with shelf, a marquetry picture, and a parquetry design. Also included is a complete troubleshooting section for repairs and problems.


The Reclaimed Woodworker

The Reclaimed Woodworker

Author: Chris Gleason

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781940611549

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With inspiring photos and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, The Reclaimed Woodworker features 21 projects that transform recycled lumber into well-built, stylish furniture and home decor items. Each project, from the popular sliding barn door to vintage chairs and bookcases, is designed to use upcycled materials without sacrificing looks or tried-and-true woodworking techniques. Best of all, once you start using reclaimed wood, you'll discover a beautiful, cost saving alternative to traditionally-sourced lumber. The Reclaimed Woodworker is not only a how-to book, it's a celebration of reclaimed wood the many creative ways it can bring charm and character to the home.