How well do you know your woods...???

JD McGee · 06-07-2009, 11:08 AM

Here are twelve pictures of different smoke woods...how many can you identify? Answers are at the bottom of the page...no cheating!

1. pecan 2. red oak 3. apricot 4. oak wine barrel 5. apple 6. peach 7. orange 8. alder 9. almond 10. hickory 11. mesquite 12. cherry

Jaberwabee · 06-07-2009, 11:13 AM

I got 7 out of 12, and I must say that if you can tell the difference between, Hickory, Pecan and Almond on those pieces, you really need to stop looking at wood. Those 3 are so close.

MOS95B · 06-07-2009, 11:22 AM

I suck at this...

I got 3 of twelve. The rest fell into categories such as WTF, Hmmm...., That's interesting, and That looks like ceramic tile

appliancedude · 06-07-2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOS95B

I suck at this...

I got 3 of twelve. The rest fell into categories such as WTF, Hmmm...., That's interesting, and That looks like ceramic tile

You suck? I only got 1 right. At least I recognised the one I do most of my woodprojects with. Oak

big brother smoke · 06-07-2009, 11:30 AM

6. that was rough!

MOS95B · 06-07-2009, 11:33 AM

LOL!! I just realized my rank just changed to "Got wood" (Even if he does have to read the label on the package)...

big brother smoke · 06-07-2009, 11:36 AM

This tread may be road map material? Thanks, JD for taking the time!
Maybe others can share pics of the same woods, JD, since they vary visually geographically?

Redwingsfn31 · 06-07-2009, 11:38 AM

My cherry wood is way more red than that.

thirdeye · 06-07-2009, 11:39 AM

I got 7 right, but are you sure #3 is not cherry?? It looks more like it than #12. Here is some of my cherry

BarberQue · 06-07-2009, 11:41 AM

Thanks JD, Now I feel really stupid,I only got 2 of them right, and one of them was a guess and the other one was the wine barrel that was obvious.Thanks for the test!

anygrill · 06-07-2009, 11:44 AM

I got pecan and hickory right, but missed the rest

Desert Dweller · 06-07-2009, 12:15 PM

I got 5...

TexasAggie97 · 06-07-2009, 02:04 PM

Only 3 - oak, hickory, mesquite

sbramm · 06-07-2009, 02:17 PM

12 out of 12 but i cheated!

actually got 2/12 right without referring to the end....

as an aside, a buddy needs an apple tree cut down so i will be in apple wood for a while!!!

Digi · 06-07-2009, 02:33 PM

lol... this is funny... i find myself driving by people's houses (that have just cut their tree up and it's sitting out ready for pickup), and am constantly wondering what type of tree that is and can i use it... i was gonna make some sort of "quick reference guide" (to carry with me) with pics of different local woods to help me... so this thread coming up may actually aid to that... thank you!

06-07-2009, 11:13 AM	#2
Jaberwabee is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-21-06 Location: Wichita, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I got 7 out of 12, and I must say that if you can tell the difference between, Hickory, Pecan and Almond on those pieces, you really need to stop looking at wood. Those 3 are so close. __________________ 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.

06-07-2009, 11:30 AM	#5
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	6. that was rough! __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

06-07-2009, 11:33 AM	#6
MOS95B is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-05-09 Location: Robbinsdale, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	LOL!! I just realized my rank just changed to "Got wood" (Even if he does have to read the label on the package)... __________________ John Originallly posted by BigButzBBQ If it makes your stomache growl and your heart scared as soon as you see it or smell it, it's got to be good!

06-07-2009, 11:36 AM	#7
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This tread may be road map material? Thanks, JD for taking the time! Maybe others can share pics of the same woods, JD, since they vary visually geographically? __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

06-07-2009, 11:39 AM	#9
thirdeye Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I got 7 right, but are you sure #3 is not cherry?? It looks more like it than #12. Here is some of my cherry __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *KCBS - CBJ* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery

06-07-2009, 11:08 AM	#1
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How well do you know your woods...??? Here are twelve pictures of different smoke woods...how many can you identify? Answers are at the bottom of the page...no cheating! 1. pecan 2. red oak 3. apricot 4. oak wine barrel 5. apple 6. peach 7. orange 8. alder 9. almond 10. hickory 11. mesquite 12. cherry __________________ Wine Country "Q" Competition BBQ

06-07-2009, 11:22 AM	#3
MOS95B is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-05-09 Location: Robbinsdale, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I suck at this... I got 3 of twelve. The rest fell into categories such as WTF, Hmmm...., That's interesting, and That looks like ceramic tile __________________ John Originallly posted by BigButzBBQ If it makes your stomache growl and your heart scared as soon as you see it or smell it, it's got to be good!

06-07-2009, 11:38 AM	#8
Redwingsfn31 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-13-08 Location: Troy, Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My cherry wood is way more red than that.

06-07-2009, 11:41 AM	#10
BarberQue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-15-08 Location: Dearborn heights, Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks JD, Now I feel really stupid,I only got 2 of them right, and one of them was a guess and the other one was the wine barrel that was obvious.Thanks for the test! __________________ [FONT=Arial]Tyler[/FONT] [FONT=Arial]Dearborn Heights,Michigan[/FONT] [FONT=Arial Black]Relaxing...Not Worrying..Having a Homebrew!![/FONT] [FONT=Arial Black]Oh!! And Smokin Something Too!![/FONT] [FONT=Arial]Bradley 6 rack digital auto feed smoker [/FONT] [FONT=Arial]Members Mark Professional SS Gasser[/FONT] Weber One Touch Silver The UDS twins

06-07-2009, 11:44 AM	#11
anygrill On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-10-08 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I got pecan and hickory right, but missed the rest __________________ BBQ is the rhythmical creation of beauty in smoke. Its sole arbiter is taste.

06-07-2009, 12:15 PM	#12
Desert Dweller Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-03-08 Location: Mesa, AZ Not exactly hell, but the zip code is very close... Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I got 5... __________________ Bo Compton in Mesa, AZ, KCBS CBJ Weber Ranch Kettle, BDS Mega, OTS, Weber Platinum WSM w/Stacker from ProQ LFSA RED Thermapen, And 1 2010 Victor brand Hot Dog Cart

06-07-2009, 02:04 PM	#13
TexasAggie97 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-10-08 Location: Franklin, KY...by way of Baytown, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Only 3 - oak, hickory, mesquite __________________ NB Bandera w/ mods 2 Weber 22.5 Kettles Weber Smokey Joe Silver (does that even count?) UDS X 2 (More on the way...)

06-07-2009, 02:17 PM	#14
sbramm Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-18-09 Location: western MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	12 out of 12 but i cheated! actually got 2/12 right without referring to the end.... as an aside, a buddy needs an apple tree cut down so i will be in apple wood for a while!!!

06-07-2009, 02:33 PM	#15
Digi Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-16-09 Location: Garland, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	lol... this is funny... i find myself driving by people's houses (that have just cut their tree up and it's sitting out ready for pickup), and am constantly wondering what type of tree that is and can i use it... i was gonna make some sort of "quick reference guide" (to carry with me) with pics of different local woods to help me... so this thread coming up may actually aid to that... thank you! __________________ Assassin Smoker - dubbed "Keyser Söze" UDS - dubbed "The Binford UDS 1000" Members Mark Stainless Grill - dubbed "King Grilla" 22.5" Weber OTG - dubbed "Little Bit"

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