OT - Please help me identify this hardwood (pic)

[veggieburger]

Just started splitting some logs. The bark is very course, the wood is very heavy, and the inside looks like below. It's sort of wavy. I have no idea what it is. Do you?

[MattTuck]

Not sure, but looks similar to some oak I've seen.

I threw it into google image search in hopes that would give me some clues... most of the similar images are knitted sweaters... so that's an option as well.

[Jaybee]

Picture of the bark and any leaves would be helpful, if available.

[Ruckusdog]

I’m a woodworker. It doesn’t look like any green or dry hardwood I’ve ever seen. The open pores look like a partially rotted log that’s been lying on the ground for a while. Is it heavy because it’s wet?

[hummus_aquinas]

[Mzilliox]

that looks like oak thats not quite dry yet.

[ColonelJLloyd]

Originally Posted by Jaybee

Picture of the bark and any leaves would be helpful, if available.

+1 More pics would help.

When you say the bark is very coarse, what do you mean? Are you familiar with shagbark hickory?

[veggieburger]

Originally Posted by Ruckusdog

I’m a woodworker. It doesn’t look like any green or dry hardwood I’ve ever seen. The open pores look like a partially rotted log that’s been lying on the ground for a while. Is it heavy because it’s wet?

My brother thought oak in need of seasoning. So far as the rot, I have no idea....certainly doesn't look rotted to my eye. Have not attempted to burn yet.

[veggieburger]

Originally Posted by ColonelJLloyd

+1 More pics would help.

When you say the bark is very coarse, what do you mean? Are you familiar with shagbark hickory?

Will upload this eve.

[redir]

It is unusual looking being all pitted like that but White Oak is a reasonable guess. Where do you live? If Frosty North is New England then there sure is a lot of oak.

[fmradio516]

Where is the best source to start learning how to identify woods? I am always on the search for Oak, Maple, and Apple for my smoker. A lot of times, on free craigslist, there is a ton of free wood but they dont know what it is.

[Mzilliox]

Originally Posted by veggieburger

My brother thought oak in need of seasoning. So far as the rot, I have no idea....certainly doesn't look rotted to my eye. Have not attempted to burn yet.

thats my thoughts exactly. I was splitting this same type wood 3 days ago. itd burn just fine as is, but it'll burn even better in the fall.

[Mzilliox]

double

[ElvisMerckx]

Sycamore?

[Marc40a]

Looks like Oak to me.

You might want to season that bad larry for 2 years, if possible. That weight you're feeling is all water. Oak takes a loooong time to give up the goods.