Wood ID?
#11
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.

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#12
Single piece? First impression was cherry, but I have never seen a cherry tree that size.
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#13
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.
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#14
Is it heavy or light; it has the look of sawmill redwood.
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#15
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.
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#16
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
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The Revos apparently are designed to clamp railroad ties and pull together horrifically prepared joints
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#17
Spanish cedar possibly. Or else another member of the Mahogany family. Does it have some aroma when you cut or sand a bit?
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#18
Can you get a close-up pic of the grain and end grain?
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#19
It would help to know if it’s heavy or light. My impression is cherry ?.
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#20
looks to me like walnut on my monitor
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