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09-16-2018 01:47 PM

Topic tags/keywords: wood lumber identification identify type grain maple

Hoping ya’all can help me—I’m trying to identify this piece of wood. I’m thinking it’s maple?? Thanks in advance for all responses! I appreciate it!

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mahdee home \| projects \| blog 4291 posts in 2187 days #1 posted 09-16-2018 02:27 PM	It could be soft maple. -- earthartandfoods.com
splintergroup home \| projects \| blog 2728 posts in 1642 days #2 posted 09-16-2018 02:44 PM	First thought was maple.
bondogaposis home \| projects \| blog 5453 posts in 2771 days #3 posted 09-16-2018 03:51 PM	Maybe cherry? -- Bondo Gaposis
TheFridge home \| projects \| blog 10858 posts in 1906 days #4 posted 09-16-2018 05:07 PM	It’s definitely alder but it could be mapley alder. -- Shooting down the walls of heartache. Bang bang. I am. The warrior.
Tony_S home \| projects \| blog 976 posts in 3503 days #5 posted 09-16-2018 09:47 PM	Red (soft) Maple. -- It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. Aristotle
WDHLT15 home \| projects \| blog 1816 posts in 2896 days #6 posted 09-18-2018 12:36 AM	Yes, maple for sure. -- Danny Located in Perry, GA. Forester. Wood-Mizer LT40HD35 Sawmill. Nyle L53 Dehumidification Kiln. hamsleyhardwood.com

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