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Forest Products Laboratory
(FPL) in Madison, WI is an institution of 200+ research scientists all
focused on what you can do with wood and wood fibers. It was a unique
research agency when it was founded in 1910, and remains so today. Over
it's long history, it has published thousands of valuable studies on
wood, plywood, sheet materials, wood products, adhesives, glues,
fasteners, finishes, and all things to do with wood. However, the
Wood Handbook is arguably the FPL's most useful and important
contribution to woodworking. It's become an indispensable reference work
for millions of woodworkers world-wide. |
Part of the campus
of the Forest Product Laboratories at the University of Wisconsin in
Madison, WI. The FPL is part of the Forest Service, Department of
Agriculture.
The cover of the
Wood Handbook. If you'd like to purchase a paper copy, click
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As important as it is, not all parts of
the Wood Handbook are useful to all woodworkers. Depending on your
interests, you may find yourself referring to some parts of it more
often than others. For that reason, we've broken it down into chapters
so that you can access or download just those parts that interest you.
However, if you'd like to refer to the entire work, click
HERE.
The files are in PDF format, so you
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view them. If you just want to view the information, click on the
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Table of CONTENTS
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Chapter 2: Structure of
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Bark, Wood, Branches,
and Cambium |
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Sapwood and Heartwood |
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Growth Rings |
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Wood Cells |
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Chemical Composition |
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Species
Identification |
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Chapter 4: Mechanical
Properties of Wood
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Orthotropic Nature of
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Elastic Properties |
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Strength Properties |
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Vibration Properties |
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Mechanical Properties
of Clear Straight-Grained Wood |
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Natural
Characteristics Affecting Mechanical Properties |
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Effects of
Manufacturing and Service Environments |
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Chapter 7: Fastenings
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Nails |
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Spikes |
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Staples |
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Drift Bolts |
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Wood Screws |
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Lag Screws |
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Bolts |
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Connector Joints |
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Multiple-Fastener
Joints |
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Metal Plate
Connectors |
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Fastener Head
Embedment |
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Chapter 14: Wood
Preservation
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Wood Preservatives |
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Preservative
Effectiveness |
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Effect of Species on
Penetration |
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Preparation of Timber
for Treatment |
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Application of
Preservatives |
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Handling and
Seasoning of Timber After Treatment |
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Quality Assurance for
Treated Wood |
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Chapter 15: Finishing
of Wood
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Factors Affecting
Finish Performance |
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Control of Water or
Moisture in Wood |
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Types of Exterior
Wood Finishes |
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Application of Wood
Finishes |
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Finish Failure or
Discoloration |
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Finishing of Interior
Wood |
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Finishes for Items
Used for Food |
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Wood Cleaners and
Brighteners |
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Paint Strippers |
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Lead-Based Paint
15-35 |
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Chapter 17: Fire Safety
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Fire Safety Design
and Evaluation |
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Fire Performance
Characteristics of Wood |
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Flame-Retardant
Treatments |
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Wood Handbook (463
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