1.Wood Botany
2. Mechanical Properties
- Specific Gravity
- Strength
- Movement and Stability
- Working Characteristics
- Common Uses
- Mechanical Properties of North American Hardwoods (Chart)
- Mechanical Properties of North American Softwoods (Chart)
- Mechanical Properties of World Woods (Chart)
3. Physical Properties
- Wood Color
- Wood Texture
- Wood Grain
- Grain Pattern
- Wood Weight
- Physical Properties of North American Hardwoods (Chart)
- Physical Properties of North American Softwoods (Chart)
- Physical Properties of World Woods (Chart)
4. Health Hazards from Woods

This jewelry chest is not just an example of fine craftsmanship. It's also an eye-popping demonstration of how wood species can be combined to produce a stunning visual effect.
- SPECS: 21" high, 18" wide, 10" deep.
- MATERIALS: Curly Cherry, Walnut Burl, Lacewood.
- CRAFTSMAN: Jim McCann, Clayton, Ohio.