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  1. ironworker Member

    joined: Dec 3, 2011
    111 posts
    Upstate NY
    Cut the last of my logs and came across one that was easy to cut, light, with a very greenish color and thick bark, about 1 1/2" thick, I do not know what it is, will post a pic later if It will be more helpful.
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  2. Woody Stover Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 25, 2010
    3,378 posts
    Southern IN
    From that description, I might guess Black Locust...except for the "light" part. BL is not light.
    Pics of bark, end grain and split would help a lot.
  3. Wood Duck Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 26, 2009
    3,761 posts
    Central PA
    Greenish wood could be Tulip Poplar. Big Tulips have thick bark on the lower part of the trunk, and should be lighter than Black Locust, the other greenish wood. Bigtooth Aspen could also be sort of greenish, I guess.
  4. iod0816 Member

    joined: Jan 4, 2010
    126 posts
    Someplace in WMass
    I've thought black locust weight wise was on par with softer maples.... Not a lot of water percent but this was also done after I was done cutting hickory!
  5. EatenByLimestone Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 12, 2006
    4,114 posts
    The greenish wood and light weight said tulip poplar to me, but I've never seen an old one's bark.


    Matt

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