Wood Identity?

[Woodlvr]

I could use the expertise of our members to help me verify this piece of wood. I have it as Mesquite Live edge, but I am wondering if it Cherry? I am terrible at identifying woods so any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[jsolie]

When I first saw your photo I immediately thought "Mesquite." Not sure of any particular species, though. Since mesquite has a distinct smell, if you're familiar with that smell try giving it a whiff.

 

[Woodlvr]

Thanks John. It is sealed so I cannot smell it. I was thinking Cherry because of the reddish and the curly look near the bark.

 

[The Penguin]

does not look like mesquite to me.

mesquite sapwood is usually more yellowish, and the bark looks wrong to me as well.

 

[jsolie]

For normal mesquite logs, the bark is wrong. For parts with burls or mistletoe inclusions, it's looking about right. Now that I'm seeing it on a home computer with a color calibrated screen, the sapwood doesn't look quite light enough.

 

[Woodlvr]

Thanks John. I am going to name it Cherry, by the colors and the curliness it is my guess.