Identifying Wood for Serious Woodworkers, Craftsmen/Craftswomen

Learning to identify wood species is an indispensable tool whether you are trying to sort through a stack of mixed timbers for a new project or trying to evaluate the strength of an existing timber building or bridge. In this workshop, participants will gain skills needed to identify woods no matter what the sample size, be it a board, a log, a table top, antique chair, or a splinter. The class will focus on common hardwoods and softwoods of North America. Skills learned can be applied to the identification of non-native species as well. Lunch provided.