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Hi folks, need help identifying this wood, my brother brought it back from his camp and said it was oak but wasn't sure what kind. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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shave off a piece and sniff it, burn the shavings and sniff that to. is it real hard, can you shave t easy?
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its definitely hard to shave, kinda has a sweet smell when burned, but I'm not the guy to identify wood.
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split it in half n smell it. Does it smell like vanilla or cat piss?

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It's Red Oak...the little nodes and the silver color of the bark are tell tail...I'm an Ex tree hugger! :lol:
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thanks, we were thinking it was red oak. you guys are the best!!
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Excellent for the smoker
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Post by The Booze Pipe »

I concur, the wood grain has a red hue to it.
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