Wood ID

Blutch · 04-01-2007, 04:02 PM

Its big trash day in my neighborhood today so I drove around looking for a weber kettle lid for my UDS. Struck out on that.. but I did see a pile of nice looking logs that are well seasoned and would make good chunks. I have NO idea what kind of wood this is.. I don't know the first thing about identifying wood once it is cut into small logs... Can anyone point me to a web resource that might help?

I think I'm going to go pick up these logs though... they look like good ones to me, but I'm not sure.

B

Kevin · 04-01-2007, 04:08 PM

http://www.oplin.org/tree/
http://www.arborday.org/trees/treeID.cfm
http://www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/forsite/Idtree.htm

Blutch · 04-01-2007, 04:11 PM

both of those sites require that you see what kind of leaves or fruit the tree bears... I only have a stack of logs to work with.

Thanks

B

Kevin · 04-01-2007, 04:24 PM

The third one gives you an opportunity to identify by the bark. Better yet, could you post a picture here. These guys know a lot about identifying wood.

The_Kapn · 04-01-2007, 05:04 PM

Have you asked the owners of the wood?
They might give you a place to at least start with type verification.

TIM

Blutch · 04-01-2007, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Kapn

Have you asked the owners of the wood?
They might give you a place to at least start with type verification.

TIM

Not possible.. it was out front of an empty house that is for sale. I picked it up and photos are coming...

I think it might be birch.. it is very smooth bark and has a red tinge to it..

B

Blutch · 04-01-2007, 05:44 PM

Here's the pile.

And a single log. what is it? Is it good for smoking? and does it look like it is well seasoned? The wood looks old to me.

Thanks

B

Pyle's BBQ · 04-01-2007, 06:57 PM

Could you post a picture of a twig. That way a key can be used to determine the species of tree. I need to be able to see the bud scars to use a key.

Winter Tree Key

Kevin · 04-01-2007, 07:19 PM

The way it has open splits on the ends, I'd say it's been cut for awhile, definitely seasoned. I have friends bring me fresh cut sugar maple from up north. I season it until the ends just start to get small splits in them, the wood is then ready for cooking with. Let it season any longer and it's just BTUs. Good and free BTUs mind you. But not much flavor anymore, still some flavor, just not as much.

Jeff_in_KC · 04-01-2007, 07:23 PM

I'm guessing maple but it also could be that damned Bradford Pear.

Bentley · 04-01-2007, 07:39 PM

1st, I know nothing about identifying wood, only cooking with it's sawdust. I am sure most are going to laugh and I will be curious when it is determined what species it is, but I am gonna take a wild guess and say Walnut.

Jaberwabee · 04-01-2007, 08:09 PM

That looks alot like a pear or Apricot tree from what I have seen before. Father in-law has fruit tress and has had some split from ice and that looks familiar.

Blutch · 04-01-2007, 08:12 PM

most of the logs have a reddish tint to them.. does that help? I've never seen a maple with reddish bark.

How can I tell if it is good for smoking?

B

Arlin_MacRae · 04-01-2007, 08:49 PM

Blutch - I have your answer! I just cooked with that stuff TONIGHT. ;)

It looks like hackberry, bro. It grows all over in the OKC area. Smooth, gray bark and it cooks like 'hickory lite'. Score!

Puppyboy · 04-01-2007, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arlin_MacRae

Blutch - I have your answer! I just cooked with that stuff TONIGHT. ;)

It looks like hackberry, bro. It grows all over in the OKC area. Smooth, gray bark and it cooks like 'hickory lite'. Score!

Not sure about that. Does not look like the hackberry I have.

I would vote maple family. Take a piece to a green house. They should be able to help you out.

http://www.oplin.org/tree/

This is the site I use to ID wood. Click on the section to ID by name. There are bark pics listed under the tree names.

04-01-2007, 04:02 PM	#1
Blutch Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-22-06 Location: Oklahoma City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wood ID Its big trash day in my neighborhood today so I drove around looking for a weber kettle lid for my UDS. Struck out on that.. but I did see a pile of nice looking logs that are well seasoned and would make good chunks. I have NO idea what kind of wood this is.. I don't know the first thing about identifying wood once it is cut into small logs... Can anyone point me to a web resource that might help? I think I'm going to go pick up these logs though... they look like good ones to me, but I'm not sure. B __________________ >>>>>>>>>> GOSM Regular GOSM Wide Body UDS and another on the way

04-01-2007, 04:08 PM	#2
Kevin Moderator Join Date: 02-06-05 Location: Southern Minnesota Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	http://www.oplin.org/tree/ http://www.arborday.org/trees/treeID.cfm http://www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/forsite/Idtree.htm __________________ Kevin

04-01-2007, 04:11 PM	#3
Blutch Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-22-06 Location: Oklahoma City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	both of those sites require that you see what kind of leaves or fruit the tree bears... I only have a stack of logs to work with. Thanks B __________________ >>>>>>>>>> GOSM Regular GOSM Wide Body UDS and another on the way

04-01-2007, 04:24 PM	#4
Kevin Moderator Join Date: 02-06-05 Location: Southern Minnesota Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The third one gives you an opportunity to identify by the bark. Better yet, could you post a picture here. These guys know a lot about identifying wood. __________________ Kevin

04-01-2007, 05:04 PM	#5
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Have you asked the owners of the wood? They might give you a place to at least start with type verification. TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) FBA and KCBS Cook and Judge. Former owner of a WSM, a Smokey Joe, a Charbroil Commercial gasser (junk), and the legendary "StudeDera". Now cooking with a FEC100, a Traeger Lil' Tex, and a Fast Eddy PG500 Proud Pellet guy cooking on real wood.

04-01-2007, 06:57 PM	#8
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Could you post a picture of a twig. That way a key can be used to determine the species of tree. I need to be able to see the bud scars to use a key. Winter Tree Key __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Homemade rig; 22" Weber Kettle w/rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; BGE-Small; Weber Kettle Gold, Weber OTS, New Braunfels offset smoker. Saddles BBQ Bistro Μολὼν λαβέ

04-01-2007, 07:19 PM	#9
Kevin Moderator Join Date: 02-06-05 Location: Southern Minnesota Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The way it has open splits on the ends, I'd say it's been cut for awhile, definitely seasoned. I have friends bring me fresh cut sugar maple from up north. I season it until the ends just start to get small splits in them, the wood is then ready for cooking with. Let it season any longer and it's just BTUs. Good and free BTUs mind you. But not much flavor anymore, still some flavor, just not as much. __________________ Kevin

04-01-2007, 07:23 PM	#10
Jeff_in_KC somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-04-05 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm guessing maple but it also could be that damned Bradford Pear. __________________ Big Creek BBQ Competition Team KCBS Member and CBJ #14287 Contest Organizer - Smokin' on Big Creek Co-Founder and Executive Director Operation BBQ Relief, Inc. Visit us at Operation BBQ Relief dot org

04-01-2007, 07:39 PM	#11
Bentley Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-14-07 Location: Eden After the Fall Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	1st, I know nothing about identifying wood, only cooking with it's sawdust. I am sure most are going to laugh and I will be curious when it is determined what species it is, but I am gonna take a wild guess and say Walnut. __________________ Certified Master Judge #5382 What is best in life? "To crush your BBQ opponents, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."

04-01-2007, 08:09 PM	#12
Jaberwabee is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-21-06 Location: Wichita, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That looks alot like a pear or Apricot tree from what I have seen before. Father in-law has fruit tress and has had some split from ice and that looks familiar. __________________ Oct 2011 Update. (it changes) 2 WSM's 1 of each (18.5, 22.5) 2 UDS's Gone, (Brother in Law took them....FARKER) 1 Rib Machine Chargriller Pro Hella Mod (Retired) 2 Bubba Keg (One HOT MOTHER, One LOW N SLOW) 1 22" Performer Yoder YS-640 is the next cooking device.

04-01-2007, 08:12 PM	#13
Blutch Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-22-06 Location: Oklahoma City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	most of the logs have a reddish tint to them.. does that help? I've never seen a maple with reddish bark. How can I tell if it is good for smoking? B __________________ >>>>>>>>>> GOSM Regular GOSM Wide Body UDS and another on the way

04-01-2007, 08:49 PM	#14
Arlin_MacRae Moderator Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Blutch - I have your answer! I just cooked with that stuff TONIGHT. ;) It looks like hackberry, bro. It grows all over in the OKC area. Smooth, gray bark and it cooks like 'hickory lite'. Score! __________________ Arlin MacRae NB El Dorado Offset, Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Black (Stealth) Thermapen Driver - you saw NOTHING Certified KCBS BBQ Judge Missin' KC...

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