Print one record per sample. Use the same ID on the storage label and photographs. Record claimed identity separately from observations. Measure dimensions in millimeters. Keep a tentative identification at the level the evidence supports.
Hypothetical example: W-003; donor label says oak; conspicuous end-grain openings in bands; broad flecks on one long face; precise species unconfirmed. Compare against a documented reference.
This is a blank print form; the web page does not save entries.
| Sample ID / record date | |
|---|---|
| Supplier or donor / acquired date | |
| Claimed name / evidence for label | |
| Dimensions in mm / surface finish | |
| End-grain observations | |
| Long-surface observations | |
| Photograph filenames / scale | |
| Reference compared / page or URL | |
| Tentative botanical identification | |
| Confidence / unresolved alternatives | |
| Expert result / date / reference | |
| Storage location / next action |
Source context: USDA Forest Products Laboratory: wood identification.