The wood database may be accessed from the wood tab of the section sets spreadsheet by clicking in the shape field and then clicking, or by clicking the shape database button on the risa toolbar and clicking the wood tab. Books by ed wood author of classic sourdoughs, revised. Opepe nauclea diderrichiiopepe is a tropical hardwood from central and western africa. If you cant find a book or video in the jwcc online catalog or ishare you can consult worldcat, a worldwide catalog of books and materials. Database of wood specimens housed in the xylarium twtw. Alternatively, find out whats trending across all of reddit on rpopular. I bought this book because of eric meiers great wood database website. The book is every bit as good a reference as i expected. Opepe is a very durable marine hardwood, which is used for sea defences.
Compare various species against one another by key characteristics. This book is the reprinted, complete collection of wood cuttings that were cut and assembled by romeyn b. Especially in large sizes opepe dries very slowly, and it is advisable to use thin stickers when piling. Reddit has thousands of vibrant communities with people that share your interests. Easytofollow directions, photos, and illustrations take you stepbystep through each project. It contains many of the most popular articles found on this website, as well as hundreds.
While some wood books can be overly scientific or bury you with an overflowing amount of exotic and hardtofind woods youll never use, this handy, accessible resource is perfect for anyone seeking information about the most essential woods. Utilizing the internet to procure wood fiber is not intended to disrupt the valued relationship that currently exists between the supplier and the local georgiapacific forester. Let me know if youve got something interesting that youd like to donate to the site. The wood weighs between 544 and 752 kgm3 34 and 47 lbft3 at 12% moisture content and about 945 kgm3 59 lbft3 when green. Use our exclusive database to search for species by appearance. Amazons choice recommends highly rated, wellpriced products available to ship immediately. If youre interested in getting all that makes the wood database unique distilled into a single, realworld resource, theres the book thats based on the websitethe bestseller, wood. See wood products for information on the wood products database.
Identifying and using hundreds of woods worldwide by eric meier 20151010 by the wood database. The is an online wood encyclopedia with more than 1600 species from all around the world, we have tree and wood galleries made up of thousands of pictures. Rated 5 out of 5 by kdhuls from sturdy little book box great to use as a memory box for young and old. Ed wood has 53 books on goodreads with 1612 ratings. All that makes the wood database unique, distilled into one potent book. It contains the physical properties and illustrations of more than 150 commercial species, reproduced from the popular trada red books and wood information sheets. From the results, albizia showed much lower strength properties than ekhimi and opepe. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. Unlike any other material, the design properties for wood members depends both on the material. Wood density and specific gravity the following chart will tell you how much weight you can expect from your wood selection.
Rated 5 out of 5 by jerrythecarver from great basis for carving project i use these boxes for. The database was created by eric meier, who originally began compiling specs on different types of wood for his own personal use, to use as a guide in selecting the appropriate wood for projects. Strength an exceptionally strong timber, superior to english oak in all strength categories except resistance to shock loads or splitting. For many forest products, historical data are available from 1961. Performance panels go nonconstruction applications of engineered wood panels, with detailed product information and. Whether you want to specify hardwood for structural or external applications, softwood for framing, or locate an engineered wood product suitable for your specific project, youll find a wealth of information including appearance, common applications, durability. Identifying and using hundreds of woods worldwide by. Bilinga also called aloma in germany and opepe in england is an african wood, from nauclea diderrichii trees in the family rubiaceae the wood, which grows across tropical africa from sierra leone to uganda, has about the same density as true hickory, but is not quite as strong. Although wood looks and feels such a beautiful and safe material, it can be harmful to your health, and in extreme situations can actually kill not just because of accidents with felling trees, or unsafe operation of woodworking machinery, but because of the toxic. Opepe bilinga nauclea diderrichii janka hardness 1630. The worlds most extensive database on commercial wood species. Multidisciplinary fulltext database from over 1,600 publications.
Investigation into the physical and mechanical properties of. Wood is a fresh, insightful and surprising look at the worlds best timber architecture. In the following chart chart 1 you will note that cedar weights 23 lbsft3. Although, like all timbers, opepe will weather to a silvergrey colour after a couple of years of outdoor use, its original colour can be maintained with the use of an exterior grade. Im slowly grinding my way through roughly 800 wood species that have still yet to be listed on the site. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The following chart will tell you how much weight you can expect from your wood selection. Piling and decking in wharves and docks, jetty and marine work, boat building except for bent parts, general construction work, exterior and interior joinery, domestic flooring, wagon bottoms, furniture, cabinet work and decorative turnery. Unlike any other material, the design properties for wood members depends both on the. The woodworkers resource for practical information and research for all things wood. Woodsolutions provides details about the timber species and materials available for building in australia. A whole chapter is even devoted to projects built with bamboo, and some projects are constructed from reclaimed or recycled wood such as an adirondack chair made from wood pallets. The wood database may be accessed by clicking the shape database button on the risa toolbar and then clicking the wood tab of the shape database dialog note. Wood database and searchable library lumber for woodworking thats packed professionally, shipped right to your door, and guaranteed 100%. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
It is one of the applications in cirads wood database, which combines the. Opepe nauclea diderrichii opepe is a tropical hardwood from central and western africa. Bilinga also called aloma in germany and opepe in england is an african wood, from nauclea diderrichii trees in the family rubiaceae. Research in progress apa the engineered wood association. Browse woods by common name browse woods by scientific name general wood information. Shop tested expert advice for woodworkers on how to build 50 attractive and functional woodworking projects for all areas of the house from storage for the kitchen and the outdoors, to furniture and heirlooms. Research in progress the usda forest service forest products laboratorys mission is to identify and conduct innovative wood and fiber utilization research that contributes to conservation and productivity of the forest resource and, in turn, sustaining forests, the economy, and quality of life.
The apa product support help desk can answer your questions about engineered wood products, systems and applications. The species database will help you choose the most suitable wood species for your project. This books is the compilation of the original 14 volume work that contained 3 actual wood cuts from some 250 tree species. Eric meier, who ownsruns the wood database web site has now published a really good wood book, called wood. See more ideas about book design, portfolio design and book binding. Opepe is a general construction wood that is used in dock and marine work, boat building, railroad crossties, flooring, and furniture. These statistics are provided by countries through an annual survey conducted by fao. Wood database and searchable library woodworkers source. It was observed that woods from benin city had lower strength values, compared to. We describe the adverse effects that wood can have to health. It is known by the common names bilinga, aloma, badi, kusia and opepe. Opepe also has the advantage of not suffering from some of the afflictions suffered by other species, such as pin worm hole, excessive warping or blue stain. It originates from the following list of countries. Coarse dimensional changes when dried lumber is subjected to variations in humidity during service.
Log diameter is from 60 to 90 centimetres 24 to 35 in. Im working my way alphabetically by botanical name, so check out the latest added wood to see where im at in the queue. Any wood twice as hard as teak has to be respected. Shows various microscopic images, surface views of woods, voucher herbarium specimens, and images at the time of collection. The striking color of the wood, together with the figure is reported to give it a very attractive appearance. The numerical data covers all key qualities in both english and metric units. Identifying and using hundreds of woods worldwide poster. An ideal resource for woodworkers looking for a new project or wanting to spruce up. Opepe is a general construction wood that is used in dock. Buy wood architecture generale 01 by hall, william, mabey, richard isbn.
Opepe the wood database lumber identification hardwood. Angola, cameroon, congo, equatorial guinea, gabon, ghana, guinea, ivory coast, liberia, nigeria, sierra leone, uganda and zaire. The first 47 pages are a wellwritten education about wood, covering basics of wood structure, comprehensive details about wood anatomy, ways to identify a type of wood even a list of woods that fluoresce. Data is based on small, clear, airdried samples unless specified. Ed woods most popular book is death of a transvestite. Metallic wood 11 wood grain 12 wood grain gloss 21 product information film specifications 22 application and selection 24 index 28 3m and the environment 30 this sample book contains 3m dinoc architectural finishes. Renzo pianos otherworldly new caledonian cultural centre is found alongside projects from tadao ando and peter zumthor. I gave my box a paint wash and then created design on it.
Please reference the accompanying 3m dinoc architectural finishes. An encyclopedia of the worlds wood varieties wood database. Coarse dimensional changes when dried lumber is subjected to variations in. Shipping currently not available to canada or australia.
Some wood may show a pinkish cast or pink streaks, but these eventually disappear on exposure to air. Get a constantly updating feed of breaking news, fun stories, pics, memes, and videos just for you. Image database of japanese specimens housed in the xylarium twtw. Freshly sawn heartwood is pale yellow or yellowish brown and darkens on exposure to air. With 170 structures from the last 1,000 years, wood features projects from some of the worlds most celebrated architects. Though quick and inexpensive to build, these projects will enhance your yard and garden for years to come.
The wood database may be accessed by clicking the shape database button on the risa toolbar and then clicking the wood tab of the shape database dialog. Much of the base wood information presented here is made available by the usda fpl fs. Faostatforestry online database provides annual production and trade statistics for forest products, primarily wood products such as roundwood, sawnwood, wood panels, pulp and paper. Inclusion of a wood in table 2 does not automatically mean its use will result in. A simple comparison of the lbft3 of cedar and any other species will tell you what you can expect in added weight. Opepe, new zealand, a former settlement, site of a clash between european militia and rebels in 1869 disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title opepe. See wood products for information on the wood products database wood materialshape selection. Toxic wood toxic wood wood allergies can wood be toxic. The is part of an online portal that includes and where you can advertise your company and sell your wood related. In the following chart chart 1 you will note that cedar weights.