Well there goes my night. I'll apologize for your distractions right away!

[Kailand09]

In my search for interesting woods, I could only think of a few different types of woods with cool grains (Swamp ash is one I knew from guitar making). TO THE GOOGLE!

To my dismay (joy) I found this:

http://www.wood-database.com/wood-identification/


A ton of different woods with a picture of their grains. So next time you are looking for an interesting wood grain to make a pen handle, scales, or anything DIY.... Here is a good start. This doesn't include EVERY wood, but a GREAT list that I couldn't help but pass along. As you can see, Swamp Ash is missing

 

[Jim]

Here you go- this should hold you for a few more evenings.

http://www.burlsource.us/servlet/StoreFront

 

[Kailand09]

OH GOD. what have you done!!?

Thanks for that. Very nice. Ebay has a great selection too, but you're never completely sure of what you're getting. I like this place.