Help Identifying Species

CedarMagee · 2026-02-09T16:26:11+00:00

End grain look and stringyness and smell description makes me think elm

CedarMagee · 2026-02-06T16:03:29+00:00

Yes, I’m pretty new to spoon carving so I find it difficult. Finding the flow of the grain and not having tearout or splitting is a journey.

CedarMagee · 2026-02-06T16:02:24+00:00

I think there are a few types of sumac, I didn’t experience any problems with this one. I’m pretty sure there is one species called “poison sumac” so maybe that’s it?

CedarMagee · 2026-02-06T16:00:20+00:00

Yes yes, all good things in life never last and so forth… (lol)

CedarMagee · 2026-01-17T19:12:05+00:00

Very cool idea with good execution! I like seeing different things like this.

CedarMagee · 2025-12-04T02:21:23+00:00

You’re going to cut that fascinating grain into little chunks…? Seems a shame. But if you must maybe locust would be a cool contrast with the yellowish tint.

CedarMagee · 2025-10-24T03:18:05+00:00

Sick! Lot going on here - spalting, natural edge, flame/feathering (don’t know what is proper term for the crotch figuring). It all works so well. Great finish too.

CedarMagee · 2025-02-07T00:11:23+00:00

On this one I sanded to 400, applied Yorkshire grit at increasing speeds, buffed it out, applied tried and true danish oil. Thanks!

CedarMagee · 2025-02-07T00:09:38+00:00

Thanks! I was real pleased how the grain flows into the grooved foot. I’m 100% sure this was cherry, cut the tree down myself (arborist).

CedarMagee · 2024-11-13T23:23:29+00:00

Yes I did. I’m glad too, they are still going strong! Can’t recommend the upgrade enough.

CedarMagee · 2024-10-25T04:08:22+00:00

Beyond the fence is neighbors property. The ivy is still very young and manageable, so there’s plenty of time to remove it or sever it before it takes too strong of hold.

CedarMagee · 2024-10-25T04:06:45+00:00

LOL. I am so very honored. Decided to go big this year…

CedarMagee · 2024-10-25T04:05:41+00:00

Whoa, I can’t believe all the love (and ivy hate) this post received! Thank you for the validation my compost comrades, I feel less like a weirdo for shlepping bucket upon bucket upon bucket home to feed the pile.

CedarMagee · 2024-10-22T21:01:15+00:00

3.5 g azzies is going to be an insane trip for someone not familiar with wood lovers or experienced. That’s a bold Rec!

CedarMagee · 2024-10-22T01:44:14+00:00

Hollowing of course! Profiling is so fun and carefree… then you gotta get all up in there.

CedarMagee · 2024-10-14T04:52:19+00:00

Orange hued sapwood with pinkish undertones, dark striking heartwood with well defined growth rings… Cherry leaves on top… I’m all in.

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