Jim-Poncin wrote:
> I tried Googling, but I didn't come up w/ a site that covers all the types
> of furniture woods and their respective good/bad points (and maybe a pic of
> what they look like).
>
> Does anybody know of a site(s) like this?
>
> Thanks, Jim
>
>
This site might help.
Glen
http://www.woodworking.org/WC/woodsampler.html
"Jim-Poncin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I tried Googling, but I didn't come up w/ a site that covers all the types
>of furniture woods and their respective good/bad points (and maybe a pic of
>what they look like).
>
> Does anybody know of a site(s) like this?
>
> Thanks, Jim
I'm not sure exactly what you are looking for. A basic book on furniture
construction may help. Poplar is often used for non visible structural
parts because it is cheaper that the fancier woods but still is structurally
sound.
Woods that you don't like the looks of would be under the "bad points"
category.
That leaves many other good looking woods that are very popular because then
have a nice appearance. Most domestic hardwoods have decent workability,
but a lot of personal preference comes in here.
Jim-Poncin wrote:
> I tried Googling, but I didn't come up w/ a site that covers all the types
> of furniture woods and their respective good/bad points (and maybe a pic of
> what they look like).
>
> Does anybody know of a site(s) like this?
>
> Thanks, Jim
>
>
Here's one site:
http://www.advantagelumber.com/
Use the links on the left hand side of the page to get started.
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Jack Novak
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