A Splintered History of Wood: Belt Sander Races, Blind Woodworkers, and Baseball Bats

A Splintered History of Wood is a passionate and personal exploration of nature’s greatest gift: wood. In the successful tradition of books such as Salt and Cod, writer and carpenter Spike Carlsen explores the history, versatility, and special appeal of something we use everyday—but take for granted—in this comprehensive and dynamic history of wood’s global impact and its personal significance to people in all walks of life....

By Spike Carlsen
Hardcover: 432 pages
Publisher: Harper; 1st edition (August 26, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061373567
ISBN-13: 978-0061373565
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches
Amazon Rank: 1555888
Format: PDF Text TXT ebook

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I have Spikes book on tips for woodworking and it is very well done. It referenced this book, but in this book Spike put in his whole heart and soul. He takes you places and describes things so well you would think you were right there with him. H

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