The Wood Doctor's Rx is a book by Eugene M. Wengert, a renowned wood processing expert, first published in 1988, that provides practical advice on drying hardwood lumber to minimize defects, with a focus on quality and efficiency. Wengert, known as "The Wood Doctor," also ran a popular online resource, The Wood Doctor's Rx, LLC, on WOODWEB, offering solutions for the wood industry through books, articles, and online forums.
378 pages Paperback August 1996
About the book:
· Focus: Drying hardwood lumber for high-quality applications, covering methods, pre drying treatments, and storage.
· Content: Includes techniques for drying various woods like oak, maple, and ash without discoloration, and discusses solar drying and cost-saving measures.
· Author: Eugene M. Wengert, a professor emeritus and extension specialist with extensive experience at the U.S. Forest Products Lab, Virginia Tech, and the University of Wisconsin.
