Wood laminating

Published in 1963 by McKnight & McKnight, a firm specializing in industrial arts and vocational education, Wood Laminating emerged during an era when domestic woodworking and school-based shop classes were at their peak in American curriculum. J. Hugh Capron authored the text to provide a technical bridge for students and hobbyists looking to move beyond basic carpentry into the more complex, structural techniques of lamination, which were gaining industrial relevance in furniture design and architecture at the time.

The book focuses on the methodical processes of bonding layers of wood to achieve strength and curvature, reflecting the mid-century fascination with the versatility of plywood and composite materials. While it was received primarily as a practical manual for the classroom or the home workshop, its design is typical of educational technical guides of the early 1960s, prioritizing clear instructional utility over aesthetic flourishes. It remains a notable archival piece for those documenting the transition of wood craftsmanship into the modern industrial age.