I could be convinced it was fir, but I don't think wormy chestnut.
Whole forests of good wood used to practically grow on trees in this country (& others).
But as time goes on, good wood becomes more scarce, hence pricey.
(This is the part of the post where I graciously refrain from mentioning the highly sought 'Morning Wood' around my fellow, primarily male, readers).
Seriously though; I've seen a few instances of people finding 'treasure troves' of rare lumber. If you doubt the value of some of these varieties, drop by 'Woodcraft, OKC' at 9301 N. May.
...Them guys are extremely 'proud' of their wood...and their tools!
But they also might be able to I D a sample of what you have.
....which reminds me: I have a large Mid Century 'headboard' (for a bed)- that contains around 10 Bd. Ft. of vintage teak. It's all complete, save for the sliding panels on the compartments. Or; it'd make great shelving. or even 100's of sets of pistol grips/knife scales. If interested, let's work something out.
But as time goes on, good wood becomes more scarce, hence pricey.
(This is the part of the post where I graciously refrain from mentioning the highly sought 'Morning Wood' around my fellow, primarily male, readers).
Seriously though; I've seen a few instances of people finding 'treasure troves' of rare lumber. If you doubt the value of some of these varieties, drop by 'Woodcraft, OKC' at 9301 N. May.
...Them guys are extremely 'proud' of their wood...and their tools!
But they also might be able to I D a sample of what you have.
....which reminds me: I have a large Mid Century 'headboard' (for a bed)- that contains around 10 Bd. Ft. of vintage teak. It's all complete, save for the sliding panels on the compartments. Or; it'd make great shelving. or even 100's of sets of pistol grips/knife scales. If interested, let's work something out.
Teak
Chestnut is a hardwood, correct, but it’s very soft for one. A bit softer than Douglas fir, actually.
There's some pink in there too.
Does it smell at all like Cedar?
Like old closet paneling?
Does it smell at all like Cedar?
Like old closet paneling?
A quick "scratch & sniff test" will let you either confirm or rule out two possibilities.....piss elm and pussy willow.
Thanks, ha ha- I thought I'd leave that observation to someone else. I just was wondering if the pinkness in the wood indicates Cedar, as it comes in all shades like white & yellow....But like Morning Wood, it should be bug free (No worm holes!).
Does look a bit Piney to me too.
Maybe just make a coffin outta it, & like a whole bunch of other stuff we'll go to or graves never knowing, we won't know that either.
.....I better quit screwin' around & go mow the weeds.
Well, I planed and squared off the ends of a sample of this wood, and you folks who ID’ed it as old-growth Douglas fir look like you’re right. It doesn’t have the grayish tint of chestnut, nor the pores visible in the surface of the same, and the end grain is just like that of DF. I’ll take the sample to Woodcraft, but I’m confident you DF guys are correct.
