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Wood ID

Post in 'The Wood Shed' started by Tfapps, Mar 2, 2013.

  1. Tfapps New Member

    joined: Jan 5, 2012
    18 posts
    Ct
    This is mine for the taking just wondering what kind of wood this is? Haven't seen it in person, just the picture.


    Thanks.

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  2. Woody Stover Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 25, 2010
    3,474 posts
    Southern IN
    Looks Maple-ish.
  3. Buckeye 2012 New Member

    joined: Sep 7, 2012
    35 posts
    Central Ohio
    I was thinking pin oak
  4. Tfapps New Member

    joined: Jan 5, 2012
    18 posts
    Ct
    Thanks Guys, heres another that may help.

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  5. nrford Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 26, 2011
    657 posts
    NW lower Mi.
    Red oak on top, Soft maple on bottom.
    Backwoods Savage likes this.
  6. Ralphie Boy Minister of Fire

    How'd dem logs get stacked like dat witout fallen' over?==c
  7. aansorge Member

    joined: Aug 12, 2011
    241 posts
    Southern Minnesota
    Red or pin oak vote.
  8. CHeath Member

    Red oak. The one with green on it looks like a maple.
  9. gac17 New Member

    joined: Feb 23, 2013
    23 posts
    Manchester, Ct
    I'll vote Red Maple, especially here in ct, heartwood does not have the typical red oak look. Smooth bark with vertical splits and light wood lead me to Red Maple.
  10. Wood Duck Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 26, 2009
    3,773 posts
    Central PA
    It all looks like maple to me. I think it is Red Maple. but maybe there is some Sugar Maple in there too.
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  11. Jon1270 Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 25, 2012
    607 posts
    Pittsburgh, PA
    I'm with Wood Duck. It all looks like soft maple. I can't see a single stick of anything that looks like oak.
  12. Tfapps New Member

    joined: Jan 5, 2012
    18 posts
    Ct
    Thanks Guys. Just wanted to make sure its something not worth the effort.
  13. Elim Member

    joined: Nov 7, 2010
    20 posts
    Putnam County, WV
    I will guess Maple also.
  14. Applesister Feeling the Heat

    joined: Dec 5, 2012
    281 posts
    I would take it no matter what the species. I cant imagine ANY wood destined for firewood not worth the effort when it has been cut down and dragged out of the woods. Or off someones lawn where all the dangerous work has been done. And the logs piled just right for cutting up. Thats a sweet pile of BTUs no matter how you look at it.
  15. gzecc Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 24, 2008
    2,908 posts
    NNJ
    I would also guess a red oak on top and a young silver maple on the bottom.
  16. Thistle Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 16, 2010
    3,937 posts
    Central IA
    Looks like smaller Red Oak with young Silver or Red Maple below too me also.That's a good score.I'll cut or bring home anything except Ailanthus/Tree Of Hell.

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