Wood Definitions

[saltwein]

I was just wondering if there is a site or sites that describe various types of exotic wood. I am thinking along the lines of "this wood is found in South America, grows to a height of 150' and is used locally..."

Any suggestions, anyone?

Steve

 

[rtparso]

Best I have found is http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/
Hope it helps.

 

[epson]

I bought the book "Useful Woods of The World" from Craft Supply USA. It is an excellent reference book, with color pictures.

 

[Bill Collier]

I sell exotic wood pen blanks on my web site www.penblanks.ca I include a description card with every blank. I have tried to include the wood origin and intersting little known facts about the species.
Let me know what you think.
Bill