fjdavid Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 I have been playing with some wood turning and picked up some logs from a neighbor cutting down a tree. He's not sure what it is but I've attached some pictures of the bark, the cut and the leaves. He had already got rid of the branches but there were some new growth branches still attached to one of the smaller limbs. The wood has the ambrosia staining that you seen on ambrosia maple but its not maple. Any ideas of what it is? it looks like it could be Elm but I wasn't sure ambrosia beetles went after trees other than maples? The end grain picture shows white from the Anchorseal on the wood to prevent it from drying out too quickly. Thanks, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Not sure of its technical name, but I call it "Wow!" Really nice... whatever it is, would love to see pictures of what you turn out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwerks Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 It could be Boxelder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 I was going to say Box Elder too. Its known for that bright pink/red streaking that you see in the cross-section. Leaves look like they could match up too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjdavid Posted August 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 After looking up boxelder in my tree book that looks pretty close. I'll have to put up some of my other turnings I've done as soon as I get to taking pictures of them... Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Yep, Boxelder. We used to have on in our yard when we lived in the midwest. I'd know those leaves anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Agreed, Boxelder see here and here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjdavid Posted August 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 thanks guys, I've been trying to learn my trees and wood, but it will take some time. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 thanks guys, I've been trying to learn my trees and wood, but it will take some time. Frank Told ya you'd get your answer in here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khill Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 What resources do you guys use when trying to determines what type a wood is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 My education/degrees are in Biology & Chemistry. I recieved my undergrad degrees at Illinois State Univ. I still have quite a few of my old botany text and, most importantly, I still have my key to trees and shrubs of the eastern U.S. from a class i took on plant morphology. I had to learn a lot of the most common species in Central Illinois on sight for that class, but the Key was/is essentail in identifying not so common trees.. Something similar to this.. http://www.amazon.com/Eastern-Central-United-States-Canada/dp/0486203956 You may want to locate one for your region. I'd try your local University Bookstore in the Biology Dept section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 My education/degrees are in Biology & Chemistry. I recieved my undergrad degrees at Illinois State Univ. I still have quite a few of my old botany text and, most importantly, I still have my key to trees and shrubs of the eastern U.S. from a class i took on plant morphology. I had to learn a lot of the most common species in Central Illinois on sight for that class, but the Key was/is essentail in identifying not so common trees.. Something similar to this.. http://www.amazon.com/Eastern-Central-United-States-Canada/dp/0486203956 You may want to locate one for your region. I'd try your local University Bookstore in the Biology Dept section. Also, just start talking to your local sawyers. They know trees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateswoodworks Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I can tell what kind of tree it is by cutting it down and looking at the grain, but man does it make the neighbors and park rangers mad! A couple weeks ago on a camping trip I saw a maple with a HUGE burl, but my wife was sure they would miss it $%#@. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I can tell what kind of tree it is by cutting it down and looking at the grain, but man does it make the neighbors and park rangers mad! A couple weeks ago on a camping trip I saw a maple with a HUGE burl, but my wife was sure they would miss it $%#@. Next time, wear a 'uniform' (any!) and make sure you have a 2-way radio clipped to your belt with all kinds of loud chatter. When I was into amateur radio, if I carried a radio around, it was funny how people assumed you had some authority... me? ha ha... Now that I gave you the idea, I'll PM you my address for a chunk of that burl... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwerks Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 My experience came when I was a saw / ground man for a few tree services. I also had a firewood business. I still have connections with the tree services, they bring me trees for milling and for my personal firewood use. Much of the lumber that I use comes from storm damaged, dead or dying trees that I mill right here. I had a few Boxelder trees that came here, I bucked them up and gave the logs to local wood turners. Basswood went to wood carvers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjdavid Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 The book I have I got at Half price books called Trees of North America (second edition 1979) The latest is 2001 edition. Check Amazon for the latest. Trees of North America Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryhter Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Box Elder Yep the leaves look a lot like poison ivy Poison Ivy You never forget that leaf once you have gotten poison ivy. and the thought of a poison ivy tree just sends shivers down my spine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoncav Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 boxelder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billboard Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Can't wait to see what you turn with this. Gotta get me some boxelder. Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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