20231208_132233.jpgI have been around this part of
Oregon, most of my life I know white oak but this is not that.
this tree was cut down in south Salem.
I would appreciate any help with identity.
Thanks,
Dale
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20231208_132233.jpgI have been around this part of
Oregon, most of my life I know white oak but this is not that.
this tree was cut down in south Salem.
I would appreciate any help with identity.
Thanks,
Dale
Last edited by Dale Huntley; 12-08-2023 at 8:00 PM. Reason: forgot photo
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Could be Red Oak , it’s cheaper than white oak and and less rot resistant, but makes good fires.
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If it is red oak it should have oak rays coming out from the center and being freshly cut should have a definite oak smell.
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There are a large number of different species of both red and white oak trees. I could imagine even within the broad category of red or white, the different species may vary in characteristics of the wood and other factors.
I could imagine that the person that told you it was oak knew it had acorns, so it was an oak, but beyond that might not have known anything more.
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Quiz Show Mode…. “I’m sorry ,Bill….we were looking for MEDULLARY RAYS”Originally Posted by Bill Howatt
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Thanks Guys,
The price was right is does have rays, [ok "medullary rays"] Price could not be beat [free]
The green turnings seem to be fairly stable as they are drying.20231201_144607.jpg
upper left is maple from tree in backyard
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I'll do what I do when I watch Jeopardy - my answer was good enough for me to count it as correct and I'll file medullary away in the "maybe I learned something" category
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Dale, I'm not a big fan of oak bowls because they look like oak but those are lovely pieces - very nice contrasting wood.
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