The Main Clues: Grain, Weight, And Edges One of the easiest ways to start your inspection is by examining the wood grain. With veneer, the grain pattern will be consistent across all surfaces.

American Journal of Botany, Vol. 60, No. 3 (Mar., 1973), pp. 209-222 (14 pages) Anatomical analysis of wavy-grained xylem samples of Fraxinus, Acer, and Betula reveals a strong underlying pattern of ...