The Encyclopedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalCrown, 1982 - 1364 pages |
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Page 502
... wood . Florida 1727d . African mahogany ( Swietenia or Khaya Senegalensis ) , from Gambia , is a more recent importation ; it twists much more than either of the above , and is decidedly inferior to them in all respects except hardness ...
... wood . Florida 1727d . African mahogany ( Swietenia or Khaya Senegalensis ) , from Gambia , is a more recent importation ; it twists much more than either of the above , and is decidedly inferior to them in all respects except hardness ...
Page 631
... wood , and the iron , which varies as the size of the bore required , is made in a curve on its edge of contrary flexure so as to discharge the wood taken out . It fits into what is called the stock , which has a double curved arm ...
... wood , and the iron , which varies as the size of the bore required , is made in a curve on its edge of contrary flexure so as to discharge the wood taken out . It fits into what is called the stock , which has a double curved arm ...
Page 1196
... wood , is impermeable to the sap in its ascent through the soft wood , and is therefore in the same state at every season of the year . On the other hand , where much value attaches to the soft or outer wood , or where , as in the case ...
... wood , is impermeable to the sap in its ascent through the soft wood , and is therefore in the same state at every season of the year . On the other hand , where much value attaches to the soft or outer wood , or where , as in the case ...
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