White oak, red oak, or ash?
#8
I bought some lumber off a neighbor who was moving away. He didn't remember what he had but I know one of the boards I used was red oak. This board has an oak-like grain but it's fairly pale and doesn't have that strong pungent red oak smell when I cut it. I suppose I could cut a piece off and blow into water, but don't want to waste any.


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#9
Looks like ash to me.  No significant ray figure.
Better to follow the leader than the pack. Less to step in.
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#10
I'd say ash too, but look closely at the end grain versus pics of same found at Hobbitt House
Worst thing they can do is cook ya and eat ya

GW
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#11
I'd bet that is ash as well.
I started with absolutely nothing. Now, thanks to years of hard work, careful planning, and perseverance, I find I still have most of it left.
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#12
Here's an easy way to tell white oak from red oak.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6t2AZubF8U&t=282s
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#13
Ash. I just finished a rocking horse from it. Nice wood imho. Son in law was talking to a guy that exports lumber- ash is very popular right now. Last I k ew, due to the ash bore the market was glutted. At least locally

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#14
Vote for ash too.

Finished an entertainment center with it last year and been using the leftovers for smaller items so I see it a lot.

I really liked working with it.

Mike.
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