Gloat

[Radek Kowalski]

I picked up some logs today. The bark is kind of nasty but the wood looks nice.

http://www.radeksfishroom.com/images/shop/gloat102708.jpg

Any ideas what this wood is?

http://www.radeksfishroom.com/images/shop/mysterywood.jpg

This picture is covered with mineral oil.

http://www.radeksfishroom.com/images/shop/mysterywoodoil.jpg

Any ideas? I turned the bark off some and made them into round sections to store, wax and dry faster. Thanks for your time.

[robert hainstock]

The pile loks like maple, but the oiled wood is a mystery. Good luck, and happy shavings.:)
Bob

[Radek Kowalski]

Its all the same wood. I guess maple might be the wood. I will try to get a couple more pictures. Thanks.

[John Shuk]

Looks like elm from here. It is nice to turn but it can be a bit stringy. Might want to keep the tools sharp.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Radek - congrats on the wood! No matter what it is - make sure you seal it ASAP!

[Radek Kowalski]

The owner said it was elm but wasn't sure. I want to get a couple more opionions. Is it just me, or does the stuff smell?

[Bernie Weishapl]

If it is Elm yes it does smell. It looks like Elm to me. I would get it sealed as soon as possible.

[Tom Bucanan]

My vote's for elm

[Radek Kowalski]

Is elm a nice or good turning wood? The smell is FUNKY!

[Tim Self]

Yes elm does turn nicely, like previously stated, kinda stringy. The smell reminds me of cat urine, especially if turned green. After it dries, the smell goes away.

[Bill Bolen]

Elm it is!Has a wet dog smell to it. You will also find a tough fiberous layer between the bark and sap wood. When I hit that layer the first time I thought I had lost the edge on my gouge and was turning with a screwdriver! Once through this layer turning returns to normal. Great wood for turning. Once completed it takes a good finishand sands well. Looking forward to a pic of a finished piece from your stash...Bill...

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Just as William is saying, and the smell will disappear when dry, I like it to.