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Old 08-15-2009, 09:41 PM   #1
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Online guide to woods?
Hey guys, I was wondering if any of you know of an online resource that would have a showcase of different types of woods, close up shots of the grain and color and such so I don't have to go buy a few hundred dollars worth of samples just for some weekend projects.

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Old 08-15-2009, 09:49 PM   #2
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http://hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/

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Old 08-15-2009, 10:10 PM   #4
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Excellent! thanks both of you
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