what is this wood???

[truckerdave]

Can anyone tell me what kind of wood this is???

It has no discernable smell when being worked with. Other than the spectacular red streaking that these pictures really don't show, there is nothing remarkable about the grain patterns. I found this wood on the side of the road. Apparently this was the base of a tree that the homeowner cut down.

Is it possible that working this wood would cause me to sneeze and snot all over the place? :crying:It seems like a typical allergic reaction like I have when exposed to grass or tree pollen. My future SWMBO says I should get rid of thjs wood. I have 3 more pieces that are about 10" round and 8-10" thick. I hate to think that I have to give this wood away, BUT........ if it is making me sick, then I might have to get rid of it.

 

[walshjp17]

Looks to be Flaming Box Elder with a bit of spalting.

 

[thewishman]

Looks like box elder to me.

 

[pensbydesign]

sure looks like flamed box elder a type a maple. beetles infestation in tree cause streaks like ambrosia maple

 

[termitedave]

Dave it is Box Elder I've been cutting bowl blanks out of this stuff all day. Mine came from across the street from my house it was over 100yrs. old. It was 5ft at the base and had branch on it that were over 2ft across. The red is a nice touch but can fade over time Great score!!!

 

[Bob Wemm]

I agree, if that was my Flame Box Elder I would go and buy a good mask or even a breathing apparatus before throwing it out. That is an awesome timber.

Bob.

 

[76winger]

Definitely Box Elder. Very interesting blend of red streaks from the sap in the tree and spalting from sitting out for a while.

 

[maxwell_smart007]

another name for that wood is Manitoba Maple, but yes, it's box elder with a fungus infection

 

[low_48]

It also shows signs of powder post beetle infestation. Those white circles and channels filled with frass. I would definitely microwave it after turning, and DO NOT store any of that around other wood. The beetles that bring on the red condition, leave a similar size hole, but no sawdust in those holes. Be careful with those pests, they prefer to lay eggs in damp wood, but can get in about anything!

 

[log2lumber]

+1 on box elder. I have a shed full from last summer

 

[nava1uni]

It is possible that you are allergic to the beetle dust or body parts. I know that I am an RN and have asthmatic patients that are affected by certain bug dust such as cockroaches, and other types of beetles.