Mystery Wood

[Seer]

Anyone know what kind of wood this is? I was told one thing but would like to see if they were correct.
Oh it is not spalted maple for a clue.

 

[Seer]

The place I got told me it was Movingui Sapwood, looks like spalt to me

 

[DonHo]

I think it's spalted for sure but the grain on the lower right end looks like sycamore to me.
It's pretty and will make a great looking pen no matter what it is.
DonHo

 

[THarvey]

my guess would be spalted hackberry.

 

[Seer]

Any ideas for which kit would look the best? I could get 2 Sierras or 1 cigar or European type I think.

 

[THarvey]

Any ideas for which kit would look the best? I could get 2 Sierras or 1 cigar or European type I think.

With that spalting pattern, I suggest going with the larger diameter kit. That will show off the pattern better.

If I were turning it for myself, I would go with the cigar.

 

[Bree]

That indeed is spalted Movingui... mostly sapwood which is whitish while the heartwood is the yellow wood at the end. I have some and you have the genuine article. I am going to turn a pen from mine soon and will post PIX.
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