Project Wood: Materials Technology Wood by Dermot Gannon
Dynamic, new and up-to-date textbook for students at Higher and Ordinary level.
Covers the whole syllabus without any extra or off-course material
Full-colour design with high quality, easy-to-reproduce diagrams
Divided into three sections:
Theory of Wood
Practical Woodwork
Design
Includes chapter on computer-aided design (CAD) modelling techniques and Orthographic Projection geared for Junior Certificate level
Contains sample MTW folio for project work and a simplified Design Process
Nine sample woodwork projects at three levels suitable for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students
Step-by-step guide to individual joint construction included
Carbon footprint and student safety issues highlighted throughout the book
Homework Sheet, as well as past Higher and Ordinary level exam questions at the end of each chapter
Tasks and web links expand students' skills and knowledge