Wood ID

[Stuart Little]

Can anyone ID this wood it's a fret from Amati Niña kit, I'm thinking some species of walnut?

 

[Uwek]

you can see the capilars (every light colour dott) - I know this mainly from bamboo
definitely a very fast growing wood (I guess)

 

[Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)]

not Walnut from the side it looks like some sort of plywood with a thin veneer over a partical board.

 

[Frank48]

not Walnut from the side it looks like some sort of plywood with a thin veneer over a partical board.

looks like Balsa with veneer coating, (not that great)

 

[Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)]

if it is a plywood then it most likely is

Lauan, Meranti, Yellow mahogany

it is very common in inexpensive kits for doll houses and any hobby kit that uses plywood.

 

[Stuart Little]

It's definitly solid wood - it snaps very easily. This is why I'm curious.

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

Red oak has large canals like that, but has a different color. Since it comes from Italy, that may help you narrow down the possible hardwoods. It has the open surface grain of mahogany. Whatever it is, it's probably not an expensive wood and rather common, since it's in a kit.

 

[moreplovac]

It's definitly solid wood - it snaps very easily. This is why I'm curious.

I have replaced most of the this wood in my kit; did not like the look of it...

 

[Jimbo]

Hi if you can get a clearer photo of it. you can use Google to identify it. on the search bat click the camera icon at the righthand side, select the photo and it will show you several options.