King, Charles A. (Charles Albert), b. 1865 · New York, Cincinnati [etc.] American book compay · leaf 56
marred, and, although very soft, will, when thor-oughly dry, destroy the edge of tools quicker than manyharder woods. It turns to a dull, unattractive brown asit ages, if it is finished in its natural color. It is claimed by many to be the best wood for shingles,as it resists decay indefinitely. It… … Fig. 20. — Douglas Spruce Forest. 42 ELEMENTS OF WOODWORK ings and for rough boarding. Its color is almost purewhite, and it has the valuable quality of holding nailsfirmly. There is little difference between the heart andthe sap wood, and its texture is sometimes such that it isdifficult to…
Woodwork (Manual training)
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