Grain & Figure Explorer

Discover wood species by their visual character — grain pattern, texture, figure, and color.

Describe the visual characteristics and our AI will match species from the database

Fibers run parallel to the trunk. Predictable, easy to work, and takes finishes evenly. The most common and commercially versatile pattern.

Fibers alternate direction between growth rings. Creates ribbon-stripe figure on quartersawn faces. Resists splitting but can tear during planing.

Fibers undulate in a regular wave pattern, producing curly or fiddleback figure. Highly prized for musical instruments and decorative veneers.

Fibers change direction unpredictably. Often found around knots or in burls. Stunning visual character but more challenging to machine.

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