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Search, sort, and filter hundreds of woods from across the globe and break out of the ordinary! Wood Identification Guide. A common-sense, step by step guide to help point you in the right direction and start identifying wood. World’s Strongest Woods.
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You can mail your physical wood samples to the Center for Wood Anatomy Research. Pros: Free; Professional wood identification; Cons: Only available to US citizens; Slow turnaround times (up to a month or more) Limited to three IDs per year; See their Wood ID Factsheet for more info.
17 wrz 2024 · You send us a wood sample. Our experts examine the sample using tools like hand lenses and microscopes. We identify the type of wood based on its unique cellular structure. We send you the results, usually within four weeks. Important Things to Know. This service is free for private U.S. citizens.
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Step 1 - Collect and prepare the sample. Step 2 - Study the surface with a hand lens. Step 3 - Verify the presence or absence of any anatomical features. What is Wood Identification. Identification is establishing the identity of an unknown Specimen (analytically, equivalent to Sample).
Samples should be free from, irregular grain, punky or rotted areas and insect holes. Samples should be taken in one, solid piece. Small flakes are unacceptable. Sample Taking. Use a stout, very sharp knife or a ¼” chisel. Make first cut across the grain and about ¼” deep. (Figure A on web-site)
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