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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 2978 days #1 posted 09-16-2018 02:27 PM	It could be soft maple. -- earthartandfoods.com
splintergroup home \| projects \| blog 5721 posts in 2432 days #2 posted 09-16-2018 02:44 PM	First thought was maple.
bondogaposis home \| projects \| blog 6024 posts in 3561 days #3 posted 09-16-2018 03:51 PM	Maybe cherry? -- Bondo Gaposis
TheFridge home \| projects \| blog 10863 posts in 2696 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 1538 posts in 4293 days #5 posted 09-16-2018 09:47 PM	Red (soft) Maple. -- “Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.” – Plato
WDHLT15 home \| projects \| blog 1819 posts in 3686 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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