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Wood ID? - ®smpr_fi_mac® - 05-22-2019
This came in a bunch of wood given to me by the son of a deceased woodworker. No clue what it is. I'll likely rip it down and make boxes out of it. Roughly 19x32 and 4/4.
Any thoughts?
RE: Wood ID? - K. L. McReynolds - 05-22-2019
Single piece? First impression was cherry, but I have never seen a cherry tree that size.
RE: Wood ID? - museumguy - 05-22-2019
My guess is Mahogany, probably a reject because of the knot. Not vet desirable when you are doing a nice millwork job. Highly desirable for a smaller project.
RE: Wood ID? - Gary G™ - 05-22-2019
Is it heavy or light; it has the look of sawmill redwood.
RE: Wood ID? - WoodworkerTom - 05-22-2019
My vote is Cherry. I had some cherry boards 14" wide at one time so possible.
RIP a thin strip off and smell the dust, cherry is unmistakable.
RE: Wood ID? - Stwood_ - 05-22-2019
Joint one edge and open it up. The color on my monitor is telling me walnut in color, and grain.
But.....could be but wood
RE: Wood ID? - jasfrank - 05-22-2019
Spanish cedar possibly. Or else another member of the Mahogany family. Does it have some aroma when you cut or sand a bit?
RE: Wood ID? - AHill - 05-23-2019
Can you get a close-up pic of the grain and end grain?
RE: Wood ID? - Joel H. - 05-23-2019
It would help to know if it’s heavy or light. My impression is cherry ?.
RE: Wood ID? - Woodshop - 05-23-2019
looks to me like walnut on my monitor