LAP’s “With the Grain: A Craftsmans Guide to Understanding Wood” is a hardcover book with a dark cover and white tree illustration, offering furniture-making wisdom for working with North American wood species.
With the Grain: A Craftsmans Guide to Understanding Wood by LAP is a dark brown hardcover notebook featuring a white silhouette of a leafless tree on the front, inspired by North American wood and furniture-making wisdom.
With the Grain: A Craftsmans Guide to Understanding Wood by LAP showcases black and white botanical illustrations, tree bark, leaves, and branches, offering furniture-making wisdom and insights on North American wood species.

With the Grain: A Craftsman's Guide to Understanding Wood

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With the Grain: A Craftsman's Guide to Understanding Wood

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873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579

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873 U.S. 1
Woolwich ME 04579
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+12074427938

Unlock the mysteries of wood behavior with "With the Grain: A Craftsman's Guide to Understanding Wood" by Christian Becksvoort, the definitive resource that bridges scientific forestry knowledge with practical furniture-making wisdom. This comprehensive 160-page third revised edition delivers precisely the wood knowledge craftspeople need for successful projects.

Key Details:

  • Author: Christian Becksvoort
  • Publisher: Lost Art Press
  • Format: 8-1/2" x 11" hardbound with green cotton cover
  • Pages: 160
  • Production: Sewn binding, acid-free paper, made entirely in USA

Content Highlights:

  • Clear explanations of tree growth patterns and environmental responses
  • Visual identification guides using silhouettes, leaves, and shoots
  • Practical formulas for calculating and accommodating wood movement
  • Detailed profiles of North American wood species with workshop characteristics
  • Guidance on sustainable management of small forests and woodlots
  • Essential knowledge for harvesting, cutting, stacking, and drying lumber

The expanded third edition features ten additional North American tree profiles including Tamarack, White Spruce, Douglas Fir, True Poplar, Black Willow, Pecan, American Hornbeam, Live Oak, Mulberry, and Red Maple—enhancing its value as a comprehensive species reference.

This focused resource avoids overwhelming scientific terminology while providing just the right depth of knowledge for furniture makers. The practical emphasis on understanding local wood species encourages sustainable sourcing and a deeper connection to materials. Becksvoort's expertise helps craftspeople anticipate how different woods will behave during seasonal changes, preventing joint failures and structural problems before they occur.

Whether you're selecting the perfect species for your next project, troubleshooting wood movement issues, or considering harvesting from your own land, this meticulously crafted guide will become an indispensable workshop companion for woodworkers seeking to master their material.

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