Need help identifying this wood

[Tim Boger]

What type of wood do you folks think this is?

Thanks
Tim

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[William Bachtel]

Could be Hickory, looks real close to it.

[Tim Boger]

Hey William ... that was my first thought, I seldom have Hickory to work with so I'm guessing really.

Thanks for your help.
Tim

Could be Hickory, looks real close to it.

[John K Jordan]

Hey William ... that was my first thought, I seldom have Hickory to work with so I'm guessing really.

Tim, you might shave and look at the end grain and compare it to hickory photos on the Wood Database. Might tell you if Hickory is possible. That website lists seven varieties.

If it is Hickory, be prepared - Hickory is often pretty hard, much harder than ash, for example, especially when dry. I've heard otherwise gentle people use bad language while turning it. I thought it was no problem with sharp tools.

If you like Hickory, bring a truck - I have big hickory and white oak logs.

JKJ

[John Grace]

I've just finished turning two dozen hickory blanks and that looks familiar. Yes...it's quite hard when dry but it will also take an excellent sheen. Super sharp tools and turn as fast as you deem safe.

[Tim Boger]

Hey John,

Thanks for the specific info ... also the generous offer, one of these
days I may take you up on that.

Tim

Tim, you might shave and look at the end grain and compare it to hickory photos on the Wood Database. Might tell you if Hickory is possible. That website lists seven varieties.

If it is Hickory, be prepared - Hickory is often pretty hard, much harder than ash, for example, especially when dry. I've heard otherwise gentle people use bad language while turning it. I thought it was no problem with sharp tools.

If you like Hickory, bring a truck - I have big hickory and white oak logs.

JKJ

[Tim Boger]

Thanks for the feedback and turning tips John, I appreciate it.
Tim

[Thomas Heck]

It might be Paulownia. It is a lightweight wood. If it feels pretty light, it's probably Paulownia. Is that hole in the heart of the tree?

[Aaron Craven]

My first thought was hickory, though I wouldn't take my word on it. If it is hickory, it will be quite hard (especially if dry), and likely will dull tools quickly. With sharp tools, it cuts cleanly and isn't much more difficult than most other woods, but does require more frequent trips to the grinder to freshen the edge. On the other hand, it sands out to a beautiful soft gloss finish and resists dings and scratches better than other softer woods. It's actually one of my favorite woods to turn.

[Barry McFadden]

Looks like it could be Butternut to me...

[Prashun Patel]

Where are you located?

Looks like ash to me. If so, and if you are making a bowl, I vote to turn it upside down (bark side out). I love the smoke ring effect this gives in ash.

[Tim Boger]

Paulownia, interesting thought ... there certainly is a resemblance, although it doesn't feel unusually light weight.

[Tim Boger]

I'm in South Carolina, the piece I have is 3/4" X 12" X 3' so no bowls from this piece. Great suggestion though. Thanks !

Where are you located?

Looks like ash to me. If so, and if you are making a bowl, I vote to turn it upside down (bark side out). I love the smoke ring effect this gives in ash.

[Aaron Craven]

I'm in South Carolina, the piece I have is 3/4" X 12" X 3' so no bowls from this piece. Great suggestion though. Thanks !

No kidding! I'm horrible with names, Tim, but are you a member of Palmetto Woodturners?

[Doug W Swanson]

Looks like it could be Butternut to me...

I'm with Barry on this one. Looks a lot like butternut to me....