mystery wood

[OLDMAN5050]

this is a classic I made from a blank I havae no idea what it it. all help would be appriceated caan any one identify this wood thanks.

 

[USAFVET98]

It looks like it could be some sort of cocobolo with some sap and eyes??

 

[Seer]

Maybe a Madrone Burl?

 

[mrcook4570]

Tough to tell from the photo, but my initial thoughts are maple burl, elm burl, afzelia burl, or amboyna burl. Did it have an odor when you were turning it? How dense was it?

 

[OLDMAN5050]

had no odor and was not heavy any ideas?

 

[mywoodshopca]

Looks like an amboyna I did the other day (not burl)

 

[David Keller]

Madrone smells like cotton candy, and amboyna has a very distinct smell as well.

Afzelia burl is fairly light and doesn't have a distinct smell. That's my best guess. Redwood burl would be my second choice.

 

[JBCustomPens]

I'd say afzelia. My best guess. Nice pen though!

 

[THarvey]

I need a closer look. Send it to me and I will tell you what I think it is. :biggrin:

 

[PenTurnerfromMaine]

I vote afzelia

 

[NewLondon88]

red mallee?

 

[Ankrom Exotics]

Looks like Afzelia Burl to me as well.

 

[LogsToLumber]

I'm in with Afzelia

I'm in with Afzelia