wood samples

Try this. I think it’s what your looking for

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2003323/3973/Wood-Identification-Kit.aspx

Good luck

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Check out this site for wood identification.
http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/index.htm

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Hobbithouse also sells kits on ebay

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Hi Josh—
I don’t know if it was our regular 20 lb. domestic hardwood assortment, or if it was something the store made up for you. If it was the regular assortment, I can tell you it contains at least 4 of the following species: Oak, Maple, Birch, Cherry, Walnut and Mahogany.

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Can you upload a few photos of the pieces you can’t identify? Someone here should be able to ID them.

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I like the kit that woodcraft has to offer – thanks Kent.
The hobbithouse link is amazing for the info provided – thanks
I have no doubt that it I uploaded the pics someone could ID them but that would be several pics, and I am looking for a more permanent solution as a reference. Eventually I will be proficient at it myself.

Rockler – it is a very nice assortment of smaller blocks (i like them so much I ordered 2×20lb boxes from you) I just need to be more knowledgeable about them in order to use them more effectively. I am specifically looking to use it for a cutting board and a jewelry box or two.

-- What do you mean it's square? How did that happen?