wood identification

marekz

marekz

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hello, can anyone take a quess or confirm what the name of this wood is. 1 pic dry--the other pics with alcohol rubbed on it. --good luck--thanks-Marek
 

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I'm only seeing one picture. No idea what it is - but I do like it! :thumbup:

Rob!

Added - two pics showing now
 
Do you already know?
I'm going to take a stab (LOL) at it.... Ironwood?

I take that back.

Big Leaf Maple?
 
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I study wood. All types of wood. I try to learn as much as I can so as to purchase the highest quality that is avialable. This burl I shall not name. I purchased it 4-5 years ago before I really got into my study. This burl block was put aside and forgotten . I just cut it up. The ebay seller called it******** burl. When i look at this wood it does not resemble the burl he called it at all. So either he is wrong or this is a variation of this species that im not familiar with. The reason I am not naming the burl is to see if anyone calls it the same name as the seller. In that way maybe it actually is what the ebayer stated it is. Anyway-I can tell you its not the above mentioned. I hope someone can positively identify it. It is very intersting.--thanks-Marek
 
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lol sorry had to do it.

but whatever it is its really cool looking.
 
Well its not a burl- so mandrone burl, as the seller called it, is off the list. Thank you Larry-Mark---
 
..... if I had a piece of madrone burl in stock right now, I'd trade you for that piece in a heartbeat. I think you got the better of the deal - even if you can't identify it. :D

Rob!
 
It is spalting of sorts or advanced decay if it's soft. ID from photos is often a guessing game so when you come to Atlanta BLADE show to help me set up tomorrow bring it along. I'm pretty sure what it is, but no point guessing until then.. see ya, POB
 
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How about a photo of the sides?
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i cant do it right now but i can tell you its about the same. the side dont have any distinct swirling pattern, it basicall just looks like the front. ill put a pic up tomorrow--thanks-marekz
 
Hey Mark-here are the side views. the last pic is a distortion.lol. Anyway do you have an idea.-Thanks marek
 

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I have seen Wenge show similar figure when cut at certain angles, but for some reason I don't think that is what species we are looking at.
 
I don't have a clue but I wouldn't hesitate one second to make them a knife handle!! Very pretty and unique grain pattern.
 
It looks like Mesquite to me.

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