Whats this wood??

[kristophish]

While cutting wood for my fire I came across this

what is it?

Cheers kris

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[Mesquite]

I'm not too sure but the spalting and colouration sure does look interesting

 

[kristophish]

I'm not too sure but the spalting and colouration sure does look interesting

its nice isn't it. might be my next knife handle

 

[Mesquite]

its nice isn't it. might be my next knife handle

Look forward to seeing it

As for the wood, looking at it a bit more closely I think it may well be elder

 

[dwardo]

No idea sorry. The only wood i know of that colour is osage.
The split has caused that spalting and discolouration which looks brilliant. Would make some great decorate stuff, even coasters.

Looks almost "digital"

 

[kristophish]

heres another pic if it helps

 

[Gill]

I think Berberis ?

 

[slowworm]

I think Berberis ?

Looks like it could be, it's quite a variable shrub and does produce quite thick trunks.

When cut the wood is bright yellow but I've found it loses the yellow on ageing, so the yellow may fade.

 

[lou1661]

I think it could well be Mahonia Aquifolium, it has that yellow tinge too.

 

[drliamski]

Mahonia looks pretty similar. Maybe a bit large though

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[Damascus]

It could be box wood, it has the yellow tinge. Is the grain very tight as box wood is very slow growing and there for a very durable wood for making handles, I have used this in the past.
I take it the wood is seasoned before you cut it up as it needs to be well seasoned before you work on it. When finished it will polish up to the most amazing butter yellow.

what ever the wood is, good luck.

 

[kristophish]

im completely confused now

 

[Gill]

Dont be look up Berberis!

 

[Paulm]

Whatever it is, best to cut it down the central pith and seal the end grain with some pva to reduce splitting if you think you will use it for something (other than firewood!).

Cheers, Paul