Attached are two photos. The first shows the piece of wood with its unique grain appearance.
The second photo is the same piece with a spritz of water to bring out the grain, such as it would be with an application of a finish.
I live I California, and think this wood comes from the Sierra Nevada foothills
Thanks for any assistance,
tenderfoot bob
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HI TF Bob,
I don't know if it's just me, but I can't open the images.
Same here.
Can't open images.
Seems like it was easier to do in the late 80s.
Oh boy, the mystery wood game! Is there a prize? I'll play-- madrone..
O.k., I m thinking of a tree. It grows in the south mostly and is considered an invasive but there is now some interest in growing it commercially. Pretty flower,stinky fruit and has recently been showing up in the manufacture of surf boards.
Bradford pear?
Though it is considered invasive it is not however Bradford pear. Hint :became invasive near ports because the dried fruits were once used as packing materials and then dumped nearby ..(early version of popcorn noodles for packing.)
That would be the Paulownia tree. I had 2 of them in my yard. They grow extremely fast (14 feet the first year) and yes they are very invasive with sprouts coming up everywhere. Unfortunately, they do not stand up well to storms.
can't see the pics either, and I really want to.
Paulownia it is! Have you seen the project that the Germans are doing, but they call it Kiri. Lab started, whole valleys planted, grown in Spain. Harvestable lumber in 8 years. So it's your turn in the mystery wood game. The op never came back-- good thread to hijack!