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Wood Species Guide

Here you'll find all you need to know about choosing and using various species of wood. Learn about wood properties and working characteristics so you can build better projects.

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Look for Clues when Identifying Mystery Woods

What's the difference between yellow poplar and tulip poplar?

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What the heck is QSWO?

What is 'frake'?

What's the best food-safe wood for cutting boards?

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How to mix & match woods

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Red vs White Oak

Not all bird's-eye is maple

Hardness ratings help you choose the right species

How to Tell the Difference Between Hard and Soft Maple

What's the difference between leopardwood and lacewood?

What is viraro?

Can I restore purpleheart's color?

Darken Cherry With Sunlight

Can I prevent padauk's color from fading?

What is the world's hardest wood?

Rainbow Eucalyptus: Look, but don't cut

Getting cherry's digits

A fix for color bleeding from padauk

How do I cut bamboo?

Can I use exotic woods for cutting boards?

Sander on pine wood

Working with pine, tips and tricks for success

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Wood Look-Alikes

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Western Hemlock

California Laurel

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Eastern Red Cedar

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Honduras Mahogany

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Western White Pine

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Northern Red Oak

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Northern White Cedar

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