R. Bruce Hoadley

R. Bruce Hoadley (1933 – October 15, 2019)[1] was Professor Emeritus of Building and Construction Materials in the Department of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.[2]

R. Bruce Hoadley
Born
Robert Bruce Hoadley

1933
Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedOctober 15, 2019 (aged 86)
Leverett, Massachusetts, U.S.
Spouse(s)
  • Barbara L. Hoadley
Children
  • Susan Hoadley
  • Lindsay Hoadley
  • Todd Wingate
Relatives
  • 3 grandchildren
  • 2 siblings

His main research interests were wood identification and dimensional changes due to wood-moisture relationships. He is known to the general public primarily as the author of popular books on the anatomy, properties and processing of wood, and for his work as a contributing editor and technical consultant for Fine Woodworking magazine. His expertise in wood identification has been utilized in analysis of antique furniture and art objects for Sotheby's[3] and major museums.[2]

His book Identifying Wood: Accurate results with simple tools is an accessible introduction to the topic,[4] and his Understanding Wood is a comprehensive treatment of wood technology. The first edition of this work sold over 130,000 copies.[5]

Publications
  • Hoadley, R. Bruce (2000). Understanding Wood: A Craftsman’s Guide to Wood Technology (2nd. ed.). Taunton Press. ISBN 1-56158-358-8.
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References
  1. R. Bruce Hoadley Obituary, Legacy, Retrieved November 9, 2019
  2. "Emeritus Faculty members in Building and Construction Technology". UMassAmherst. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  3. Reif, Rita (1998-10-14). "Auctions". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 8 January 2009.
  4. "Book Review: Identifying Wood". JAIC (Journal of the American Institute for Conservation). 30 (1): 111–114. 1991.
  5. "Taunton Press Store". Taunton Press, Inc. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
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