Advice on Buying Timber
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THE writer of the above article is a
I timber expert, with an all-round knowledge of his subject, who has, in the past, contributed a number of helpful articles to our columns, and much of his experience is embodied in a practical treatise, intended to assist all timber users, which has recently been published by Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons, Ltd., at Sc. 6d. It is entitled "How to Buy Timber (including Plywood)," and describes the appearance and characteristics of a wide range of timbers, pointing out how to differentiate between them and for what purposes they can best be used.
In the hands of bodybuilders, in particular, it should prove a most valuable work, especially as it emphasizes how woods can be judged for quality and how defects can be detected by suitable tests. The author directs special attention to the possibilities of Empire timbers, and his advice on the selection and buying of such woods will save time and money for those who elect to act upon it. In fact, the same comment can be safely applied to the complete treatise, which certainly helps one to fathom the intricacies of a diffi. cult task. '
So many woodworkers have a hazy knowledge of the medium they employ that they cannot fail to derive beneficial knowledge from an earnest study of the contents of this useful handbook, which is written in a lucid and authoritative style by R. R. Rivers.