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lrheimpel
05-06-2011, 06:12 PM
Does anyone know of a good online source with data for all wood species?

I am talking like name, scientific name, physical properties, mechanical properties, machining characteristics, what it is normally used for, where it grows, size, pictures, etc.

Appreciate the info.

tmerrill
05-06-2011, 06:16 PM
Here is a good one and it is free:

http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/products/publications/several_pubs.php?grouping_id=100&header_id=p

Tim

neal_meyers_jr
05-06-2011, 08:48 PM
I found a similar link in Wooden Boat Mag. Lots of great information.:D

jerry_stanek
05-07-2011, 06:26 AM
Here is a site for exotic woods.

http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/index.htm#letterA

rhfurniture
05-07-2011, 07:09 AM
www.laver.co.uk/doclib/Timber%20properties.pdf
I use this one.

mikek
05-11-2011, 04:12 PM
This guy has a LOT of information here.

http://www.morlanwoodgifts.com/MM011.ASP?pageno=210