William R. Cumpiano—maker of artisanal guitars for almost half a century and author Source: Cumpiano handmade guitars Book: Guitarmaking: Tradition & Technology. Articles: Wood’s Appearance Why is curly maple curly? Why is rosewood purple and mahogany red? What are birdseyes? Bear claws?
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Exotic Wood, Craft Wood & Fine Furniture Woods:Learn What’s Great for …
All About Wood… For wood lovers like us, there is no such thing as too much information. It is a compulsion to learn, play and share the knowledge as our means to enjoy our woodworking craft.For you newbies, I have added a few notes on each type of wood, as I get a chance to …
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The Wood Database
Explore the woods, break out of the ordinary. Identifying and using hundreds of woods worldwide. Source: The Wood Database