It has been found through years of experience and careful observation that wood is best adapted for work in Manual Training for pupils in the upper Grammar grades. It can be easily obtained, it offers the right amount of resistance to the tools and hand; the pupils become interested in finding where the different woods grow, and the study of the nature, growth and general appearance of trees gives a basis for the study of design.

In the analysis of this series the different kinds of wood that are best adapted for the work are given.

Great care should be used to select wood of the best quality, straight grain, good color, kiln-dried; and when selecting white-wood take that which is free from sap. It is a good plan to purchase enough at one time to last a year, if it can be stored in a dry place.