Wood Identification

[woodlaker2]

Does anyone know of a site which provides good pictures of wood samples along with some descriptive information about each on line? I have both Hoadley books and others along with several color veneer charts but can't get a fix on what some slabs cut from a sunken log might be species-wise. I'd attach a pic but don't seem to be able to make that happen with my limited technical skills in that department. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[CarvedTones]

http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/

That is by far the most complete one I have ever stumbled on. Be forewarned that it is so complete that it can be confusing; there are typical and atypical pieces of just about every wood.

EDIT - Re-reading your post, I wish you luck. Sinkers are about as atypical as it gets. I have seen sinker cypress that looked like walnut.

 

[lbtripp]

Ray,

Woodworkerssource.com is a good site. They show pictures of the species, show origin, what the species is mostly used to build, hardness, grain, how difficult/easy to machine, how difficult/easy to finish, etc. They show domestic hardwoods, as well as South American and African hardwoods.

They have a kit that costs $ 99.00 which includes 30 - 3" x 5" wood samples and a book. It is well worth the money. I bought the kit and use it often. It is especially convienent to show customers when I am commissioning furniture.

Hope this helps.

Lyell

 

[Bill Clemmons]

+1 for the Hobbit House site Andy posted. Especially good for identifying wood using the end grain.

Bill

 

[red]

http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/

Very cool site. Lots of useful info and great wood pics.

Red

 

[woodlaker2]

Thanks to those who responded to my question. Some helpful and interesting sites identified for wood identification.