Hand Book for Hardwood Lumbermen

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Timber, selected for durability, should not be felled while the sap is flowing. The nearer maturity, the more durable the wood. Timber, which has passed maturity and is on the decline, is of inferior quality, and, in...