I first thought it to be walnut, given the pore shape and size. Now I'm certain
because Aaron said so.
Ken
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| Author: | edstrummer [ Fri Jul 03, 2015 6:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Wood ID please |
I received a nice usable piece of hardwood from a friend who works near a business that mills wood trim for homes. This piece weighs about what mahogany weighs( in my hand) and cuts like butter. Has nice color and planning to use for a three piece neck. Wonder what it is? It's much softer than maple I have. |
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| Author: | Barry Daniels [ Fri Jul 03, 2015 7:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wood ID please |
An ID with a photo is difficult enough. Without one it is pointless. |
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| Author: | edstrummer [ Fri Jul 03, 2015 7:39 pm ] |
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Sorry about the pic omission. Im thinking it might be Cherry. |
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| Author: | dzsmith [ Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:52 pm ] |
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Walnut |
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| Author: | Michaeldc [ Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:58 pm ] |
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+1 for Cherry |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Fri Jul 03, 2015 10:16 pm ] |
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Bocote or Tiger Myrtle. |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Fri Jul 03, 2015 10:24 pm ] |
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I would ask the guy that makes the trim. Could be Alder. |
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| Author: | edstrummer [ Fri Jul 03, 2015 11:09 pm ] |
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Thanks, I'll give a small piece back to my friend and have him find out what it is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Heath Blair [ Fri Jul 03, 2015 11:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wood ID please |
James Orr wrote: Bocote or Tiger Myrtle. That gave me a good chuckle. My first thought was walnut. |
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| Author: | DennisK [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 1:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wood ID please |
Looks like black walnut to me. Does it smell like it? |
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| Author: | kencierp [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 6:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wood ID please |
I'd say not Cherry -- perhaps Black Walnut which does machine beautifully, but looks a little light -- does it smell a little like chocolate when cutting? |
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| Author: | PeterF [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 7:04 am ] |
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+1 for black walnut |
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| Author: | edstrummer [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 8:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wood ID please |
Did a test cut and didn't really detect much aroma coming from it. Color in sunlight resembles walnut. It machines so well that I might use it for making cam lamps. Much easier to saw than maple. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | A.Hix [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 11:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wood ID please |
That's black walnut for certain |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 12:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wood ID please |
I was also thinking black walnut, but it's hard to tell with the color balance of the pic. It's definitely one of the common native woods (alder, cherry, or black walnut). |
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 1:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wood ID please |
I would also guess black walnut. The color doesn't seem quite right (too light) so I'm tempted to say butternut but there is not much of that around here anymore. |
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| Author: | Bri [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 2:06 pm ] |
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Walnut. Walnut is one wood that can fade in the the light as opposed to cherry which tends to darken. |
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| Author: | PeterF [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 3:32 pm ] |
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Bryan Bear wrote: I would also guess black walnut. The color doesn't seem quite right (too light) so I'm tempted to say butternut but there is my much of that around here anymore. Black walnut is the wood we use most where I work, and I've seen it come in all shades from very pale yellowy brown, to greenish, to dark brown. |
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| Author: | Ken Lewis [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 4:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wood ID please |
I first thought it to be walnut, given the pore shape and size. Now I'm certain because Aaron said so. Ken |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 9:55 pm ] |
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Black walnut |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 10:11 pm ] |
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If you want to rule out cherry, put a piece of tape on it, and leave it in the sun for 20min. If it's lighter under the tape, it's cherry. Alex |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 10:58 pm ] |
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Black walnut was my impression too. Smell should tell. |
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| Author: | Grunt [ Sun Jul 05, 2015 2:09 pm ] |
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Just throwing this out there: could be Sapele? |
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| Author: | Gasawdust [ Sun Jul 05, 2015 4:27 pm ] |
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If the piece to the right of the picture was cut from it......no question. Black walnut. Tom |
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| Author: | Barry Daniels [ Sun Jul 05, 2015 4:51 pm ] |
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It doesn't look dark enough to me for walnut. I think it could be white oak. |
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