Wild grain pattern in oak

[Barney67]

I have it on good authority that this is red oak, curious if anyone knows what would cause this. (Posted in "Whatcha Sawwin" thread as well).


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BradMarks]

Sure is pretty whatever the cause.  It's many years old from when it was cut down, perhaps that is it?  Lumber looks high dollar ;D

[bluthum]

I've seen something similar to that in what I think was black oak although it wasn't nearly so abundant. The wood went completely south while drying. Hopefully that won't be your experience.

[low_48]

Bought some mahogany once with a similar pattern. The supplier called it "plum pudding mahogany".


 

[DPatton]

Looks like a highly marbled corned beef brisket freshly sliced!