R. Bruce Hoadley

Robert Bruce Hoadley
Born1933
Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedOctober 15, 2019 (aged 86)
Leverett, Massachusetts, U.S.
Spouse
  • Barbara L. Hoadley
Children
  • Susan Hoadley
  • Lindsay Hoadley
Relatives
  • 3 grandchildren
  • 2 siblings

Robert 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]

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, Robert Bruce (1990). Identifying Wood: Accurate results with simple tools. Taunton Press. ISBN 9780942391046.
  • Hoadley, Robert Bruce (2000). Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology. Taunton Press. ISBN 9781561583584.

References

  1. ^ "R. Hoadley Obituary (1933 - 2019) - Leverett, MA". Daily Hampshire Gazette. Archived from the original on 2023-08-21. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
  2. ^ a b "Emeritus Faculty". University of Massachusetts Amherst. 2015-01-02. Archived from the original on 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2017-05-27.
  3. ^ Reif, Rita (1988-10-14). "Auctions". The New York Times. p. 26. Archived from the original on 2024-06-09. Retrieved 2009-01-08.
  4. ^ Portell, Jean D.; Neumann, Alan J. (1991). "Book Review". Journal of the American Institute for Conservation. 30 (1): 111–114. doi:10.1179/019713691806373240. Archived from the original on 2006-09-01. Retrieved 2024-06-09 – via Stanford University.
  5. ^ Hoadley, Robert Bruce (2005). "Understanding Wood 2nd Edition". Taunton Press. Archived from the original on 2010-11-01. Retrieved 2017-05-27.