Oak ID opinions?

[Tom D]

The all 4 sentences show why you probably shouldn't have replied to this thread.

 

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing & probably best not shared...

 

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I should have said what's wrong with turkey oak....

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

The all 4 sentences show why you probably shouldn't have replied to this thread.

 

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing & probably best not shared...

 

Oh, bugger!

 

I would only have asked the final question, just out of interest, but I'm not sure I want to now.....

 

[Stubby]

Ill try and sum it up as best I can .......Turkey oak is pants .

[se7enthdevil]

you should be able to discern what species you have by looking at the end grain with a magnifying glass or jewelers lense.

 

Turkey Oak | The Wood Database - Lumber Identification (Hardwoods)

 

 

English Oak | The Wood Database - Lumber Identification (Hardwoods)

 

there is a distinct difference in the width of the medullary ray and pore structure.

[spiral]

Rots like ash, no tylosis to prevent porosity.

 

Good when thin quartersawn indoors though, lots of flash!

[SteveA]

Pants? .... it may be a hybrid.... a Turkey oak cross pollinated with another oak. Not nescesarily pants but possibly pants.

It may also not be pants at all.

Looks like it has a good section of heartwood...that's in comparison to a few genuine Turkey oaks that's I've felled / with very little heartwood (hairy buds are probably the best way to find out if it's genuine Turkey oak).

cheers, Steve