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Identifying Wood with Randy Wilkinson - On-Demand

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Gain a deep understanding of wood anatomy and identification in this comprehensive course designed for woodworkers, restorers, and anyone passionate about the art of woodworking. Guided by Bruce Hoadley’s foundational texts and expert instruction, you’ll explore the science behind wood structure, learn to differentiate wood types, and master practical techniques for identifying woods used in American decorative arts.

You'll Learn:

To understand the fundamentals of wood identification as a skill, based on pattern recognition
The classification and naming of hardwoods and softwoods, exploring their distinct growth patterns, densities, and specific gravity relationships
How to dive into basic wood anatomy with a 10x loupe, including softwood and hardwood characteristics, and the practical expectations and limitations of this tool
To identify commonly found woods such as red oak, white oak, ash, chestnut, hickory, walnut, butternut, beech, sycamore, maple, birch, cherry, poplar, mahogany, and soft pine

This Course Is Perfect For:

Woodworkers looking to deepen their material knowledge
Furniture restorers seeking to identify historical woods
Conservationists and historians passionate about American decorative arts

Approximate running time: 5 hours