Identifying woods!

[kkwall]

Hi All,


I wonder if anyone can point me in the direction of a sight that shows photo's of wood grains before and after processing, to aid in identification?


I buy wood from a local source, and whilst he does tell me what he supplies, sometimes, I get mixed up, or confused.


A visual reference would be very useful.


Thanks!

 

[Dario]

I like using HobbittHouse http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/

and

woodbook http://www.woodbook.co.uk/index.htm

 

[kkwall]

Hi Dario,

Thanks for the links!

Nice to know that it aint just me that has a problem identifying some woods.[]

 

[Dario]

I am familiar with a few wood but I read one wood collection have more than 55,000 different samples and they are still far from complete [:0][:0][:0] so yes...I still do need help every now and then. [][}]

 

[Ligget]

Kenny make sure you write the wood name on any blanks you receive, I use a Tipex correction fluid pen.[]

 

[wdcav1952]

Originally posted by ligget
<br />Kenny make sure you write the wood name on any blanks you receive, I use a Tipex correction fluid pen.[]

Mark, but doesn't that come off when you turn the pen??
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[Daniel]

William, A tiny piece of paper stuffed into the upper barral or cap, that you can get back out of course. is also a great way to keep info about a turned pen. I had to figure that one out for my pen collection. don't want the whole thing messed up with labels and tags etc. wouldn't work so well for a display of pens for sale. but for stuff here at home it is the best answer I've found.

 

[kkwall]

Hi All,


Thanks for the advice!


Will need to start marking my pens/blanks, as I am finding it is all too easy to forget exactly what you have produced.

Especially when you get caught up in turning, and start to produce more and more pens, and drill multiple blanks each time.

Cheers!