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Just got turned on to this site. If you're into wood, this is it. There's even a book!

The Wood Database​

HOW IT ALL GOT STARTED . . .​

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Database creator:
Eric Meier

It all began back in April of 2007. I had recently checked out some wood identification books at the library, and I wanted a way to organize all of the most helpful data into a single reference file on my computer. After cataloging the wood’s common and scientific names, weight, approximate cost, and any other notes or observations that I thought were unusual to that species, I printed the file out and used it as a reference guide in my shop. (At that time, I was involved in making psalteries—a type of stringed musical instrument.) Over time, I found myself referencing this chart so many times, and I had made so many additions and alterations to it—adding my own observations, density readings, etc.—that it became nearly indispensable. Many times when a project would come up, I would consult the chart as a guide to help me use the most appropriate wood possible.

HOW MY WOOD LIST GREW INTO AN ONLINE PROJECT​


 
As a long time woodworker, I have used this site for a lot of wood species identification. As well as detailed photographs of the different species, he also provides a lot of data sheets on them. If you can't find it on this site, it probably doesn't exist.

 
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