02197cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000440012624500220017026400510019230000470024333600260029033700260031633800360034250000310037850801110040952012660052053400450178665300210183185600430185226598UtSlPG20260610133616.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a18000402  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTS1 aWagner, J. B.q(Joseph Bernard),d1870-10aSeasoning of Wood 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-09-12  aProduced by Jason Isbell, Irma Spehar and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Seasoning of Wood" by J. B. Wagner is a scientific treatise written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the natural and artificial processes involved in preparing lumber for manufacture, exploring the characteristics and properties of different wood types. This is aimed at professionals and enthusiasts within the woodworking industry, shedding light on the techniques and importance of proper wood seasoning and drying to maximize the material’s utility and longevity.  The opening of the book sets the stage by emphasizing the critical importance of seasoning and kiln-drying in the woodworking industry. Wagner explains the common challenges faced in removing moisture from wood without damaging it, highlighting the complexities of wood as a material that varies significantly by species and structural characteristics. The author reflects on the need for a better understanding of wood properties, particularly for those in the trade, as improper treatment can lead to significant losses. Right from the start, Wagner establishes his intent to fill the gap in technical knowledge about wood seasoning, promising to provide practical and scientifically grounded insights into this vital process. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLumber -- Drying40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26598