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Introduction
If you want to be a handyman and be able to take on projects in and around the home there are a number of tools that will help you be successful. The ID Wood DIY app for your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone is a convenient and informative wood identification app for anyone who plans to be working with wood.
This iPhone DIY app gives you information as well as a full screen sample of more than 200 of the most common woods used. To read also about best router tables check out our article.
It covers both interior and exterior varieties and because it’s an app you’ve got the portability feature here. Keep reading our ID Wood app review to see if this is one of the best DIY apps for iPhone and iPad.
About I.D. Wood
I.D. Wood is a past iTunes Staff Favorites and here is what others are saying about I.D. Wood:
"Turn your already awesome iPhone into the best thing ever, with a decent wood guidebook." Sal Vaglica, This Old House
"With the I.D. Wood app for your iPhone, you'll look like a pro every time." BobVilla.com
"A well devised reference tool for those on the run, and also those perplexed by Bruce Hoadley’s work." Curated Magazine
"A must for any green builder or customer who is conscious about the materials they are going to buy....this app should be de rigueur." Charles and Hudson
"Remember the classic wood info and identification books on your shelf? This is the electronic version of those resources – somewhat easier to carry around in your pocket." Woodworker's Journal
I.D. Wood is your Pocket Guide to Woods from around the world with full screen samples and detailed information for over 200 different woods.
The standalone application will work with or without an Internet connection so that the samples and information are always at your fingertips. From the basic to the exotic, I.D. Wood turns your mobile device into a virtual guidebook for seasoned woodworkers, cabinet makers, designers, artists, architects, collectors, antique dealers, hobbyists, gunsmiths, musicians, homeowners, boat builders, carpenters and others.
I.D. Wood includes the following:
Over 200 High Quality Full-Screen Wood Samples (raw cut and non-finished)
* Species Names
* Botanical Names
* Other Names
* Wood Origins
* Wood Descriptions
* Woodworking Properties
* Common Uses
* Durability
* Sustainability
* Janka Hardness
I.D. Wood also features:
* Wood Glossary of over 90 terms
* Illustrations of Lumber Cutting Techniques
* Full text Search Tools
* Advanced Search
* Category Navigation
* Lumber Information
* Dimensional Lumber Conversions
* Thickness Measuring Screen
* Pilot Hole Reference
* Nail Size Reference
* Janka Hardness Scale
* Specific Gravity
* Lumber Grading Tables
* Board Feet calculator
I.D. Wood allows a user to quickly browse by Wood Samples, Species Names or Other Names to aide in quick identification. Categories allow for quickly finding woods of a particular use, durability or sustainable status.
Version
Version: 4.1.4
App Information
| Official website | https://www.calculated.com |
|---|---|
| Languages | N/A |
| Category | Reference, Education |
| Age Rating | 4+ |
Become Informed
The I.D. Wood app makes it possible for you to become informed when it comes to more than 200 different types of wood that can be used both indoors and outdoors.
There is no need to be an expert or have any experience at all because this app will transform you into a wood guru of sorts. As mentioned you’re given detailed information on all the varieties as well as a full-screen sample.
The app features information on species that you can find around the world that are non-finished and raw cut.
The information you are given includes the species names, botanical names, wood origins, other names, wood descriptions, common uses, woodworking properties, durability, Janka hardness, and sustainability.
This app was sluggish and a bit crude in its early years, but it's really come on strong over the last few years as developers have worked out the bugs and have added even smaller features like a back button.
Taking a Closer Look
I think a big positive about the I.D. Wood app is the fact it's so easy and fast to scroll through the content to find what you want. You can browse by a particular category in order to quickly find what you want.
Additional features here include lumber grading tables, illustrations of different lumber cutting techniques, lumber information, a thickness measuring screen, a board feet calculator, adventure search feature, full text search available, and a wood glossary with more than 90 terms to read up on.
You can literally walk away feeling like an expert after studying the information within this app.
Pros
Acts as a reference tool plus features handy tools to use while on the job
Features a glossary of more than 90 terms
There are more than 200 species of wood to read about
Each species features a full page sample
The app is very easy to navigate and browse through
Cons
Users would like to see additional content added and more updates
Final Thoughts
I.D. Wood transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful woodworking resource. With detailed information on hundreds of wood types, practical tools for project planning, and an intuitive interface, this app is perfect for DIY enthusiasts, contractors, and even students. While there’s room for growth with added content and features, the app delivers exceptional value for its price.
If you’re serious about woodworking—or just curious about the materials you’re working with—I.D. Wood is an indispensable companion. Download it today and become the wood expert you’ve always wanted to be.
