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1. 
   BruceS | Aug 19, 2007 04:49pm | #1

   Check out this book at http://www.eagleamerica.com  Part number 405-8436.   But like most colour plates some of the colours are not always dead on, or are a variation in the species.

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   ring | Aug 19, 2007 05:29pm | #2

   Hoadley's book "Understanding Wood" has become a well-deserved classic for all things technical about wood characteristics. If you're dealing with domestic hardwoods then you'll almost surely find the answers there. And it's a worthwhile book to have in any case.

   David Ring

   http://www.touchwood.co.il/?id=1&lang=e

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   Lataxe | Aug 19, 2007 08:27pm | #3

   David,

   I believe there is another Hoadley book entitled "Identyfying Wood", although I haven't got it myself.  I remember reading a review of it that mentioned Mr Hoadley's identification technique relying on a 10X magnifier to look at the (mostly) unique structure of end grain pertaining to each timber type.

   An identification method that doesn't rely on colour and (very variable) grain but rather on (less variable) pattern is probably superior - although so far I've managed with the picture-based books myself (limited numbers of timbers come my way, although they do include some exotics via salvaged stuff).

   I do have a book entitled "What Wood is That" which has samples of many timbers on a pull out card, in the form of veneers.  This gives a slightly better "picture" than a colour plate but wood does vary a lot from tree to tree....

   Lataxe.

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   joinerswork | Aug 19, 2007 09:08pm | #4

   nu,

   In addition to Hoadley's books, and "What Wood Is That?", you might look for "World Woods in Color", William A Lincoln.  Linden Publishing Co, Fresno, Cal.

   Ray

4. 
   9619 | Aug 20, 2007 12:41am | #5

   Nugrowth,
   Don't bother with all of those books.
   Just send me a couple of suitcases full of money, and I'll send you a list of the types of wood you have. All you have to do is describe them to me over the phone. Those people who rely on books are wimps.
   Mel

   Measure your output in smiles per board foot. 

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   [email protected] | Aug 20, 2007 02:58am | #6

   First, thanks to everyone for the info, and to 9619 money does grow on trees!

5. 
   QCInspector | Aug 20, 2007 04:39am | #7

   Try this site.

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