Wood study kit - wood samples but missing documentation - Woodworking Talk

jrschwit · 11-11-2008, 08:51 PM

I recently acquired a nice box of 54 wood samples made by the Timber Engineering Company (now called TECO) that is called a wood study kit. It is missing any documentation, which should include a key providing identification of the 54 samples.

If anyone knows where I can get a copy of the documentation, I would be most grateful. I have contacted TECO, and although very willing to help, they are not optimistic that they can get a copy.

Picture attached.

Thanks,
Jim

**Daren** · 11-11-2008, 09:03 PM

Why not make a game of it ? Take pictures and we can ID them. I am pretty good at this game , best at native hardwoods but can take a fair stab at about anything.
This one is douglas fir

Handyman · 11-12-2008, 12:33 AM

I knew if Daren saw this thread he would figure it out. ;p

jrschwit · 11-12-2008, 10:43 PM

Daren,
I don't doubt this group's ability to identify the woods. However, I doubt my ability to photograph the samples well enough to enable viewers to accurately identify them.

Even when handling them, I am able to identify less than half of them. It's humbling.

My research to date indicates they were produced in the 50s but I don't know for how long. I found one for sale on ebay, item number 130267538880 and I'm asking the seller for a copy of the documentation.
Regards,
Jim

Boardman · 11-12-2008, 10:48 PM

Here you go:

http://forums.ebay.com/db2/thread.js...=1224271723976

bottom post in the thread. She's got one!

jacklamonica · 02-06-2009, 03:28 PM

I have a complete set that Teco would love to have but I use it quite a bit. I can email a scan of the wood types list to you or mail it to you. The Guidebook is too long to copy.

Jack

jrschwit · 02-09-2009, 07:58 AM

Jack,
A copy of the sample list would be greatly appreciated. All my other sources for a copy have fallen through.

I have sent you a PM.

Jim