Touch, Weight, and Scent: Sensory Clues
Lift carefully: teak and oak feel satisfyingly heavy for their size, while old pine and poplar surprise with lightness. Pair perceived density with grain signals to avoid guesswork shaped solely by color or finish.
Touch, Weight, and Scent: Sensory Clues
Freshly exposed cedar smells distinctly aromatic, oak may hint at tannins, and teak carries a faint leathery, oily scent. Sand only a hidden patch, wear a mask, and note any lingering aromas that corroborate visual evidence.