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Can anyone confirm this tree/lumber? Possibly Sweet Gum?

Started by Pepe_Silvia, April 09, 2019, 10:04:19 PM

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Pepe_Silvia

I know most of the trees that grow around here, but I couldn't ID this one.  I've not come across any Sweet Gum, and based on pictures I think that's what this may be.  Can any nudge me closer to a positive ID?  It cut like butter.



 

 
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Southside

Did it walk off the mill by itself too?  Tell tale sign of gum. 
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Texas Ranger

Gents, he said it cut like butter, the little sweetgum I have cut, did not cut like butter.   But, I was wrong once before! 8)
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and research says it is just above sycamore.  Butter?
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Southside

Sweet gum around here cuts very easy, trying to get it to stay flat - well that is a different matter. The heart looks like gum for sure. 
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Riehl Edger
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Enough cows to ensure there is no spare time.
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Pepe_Silvia

Thanks for all the responses.  I'll label it as sweet gum for now.  Sounds like if it dries straight then I'll need to reconsider  :D
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WDH

No need to reconsider.  It is definitely sweetgum, not ash :)
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Franklin buncher and skidder
JD Processor
Woodmizer LT Super 70 and LT35 sawmill, KD250 kiln, BMS 250 sharpener and setter
Riehl Edger
Woodmaster 725 and 4000 planner and moulder
Enough cows to ensure there is no spare time.
White Oak Meadows

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Magicman

Absolutely no doubt about it being Sweetgum.



Within the past 3 months I have become the "Sweetgum Sawing Somethinganother", with well over 200 Sweetgum logs seen in the whacks above.  I have seen the expression "saws like butter" but I can't vouch for it because I have never sawn butter....yet.  I will say that you never know when the blade hits the log end.  You can get one pith centered beam/timber from each log and they will remain straight.

Sweetgum 1X12 will make board/batten siding, but do not allow any roof runoff water spatter.
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What is the world coming to? @Magicman  now saws with turbos AND extols the virtues of sweet gum!!!   ;D
Franklin buncher and skidder
JD Processor
Woodmizer LT Super 70 and LT35 sawmill, KD250 kiln, BMS 250 sharpener and setter
Riehl Edger
Woodmaster 725 and 4000 planner and moulder
Enough cows to ensure there is no spare time.
White Oak Meadows

Magicman

Oh I still hates Sweetgum trees, but I have never seen a log in front of my sawmill that I did not love.  :D
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It's Weird being the Same Age as Old People

Never allow your "need" to make money to exceed your "desire" to provide quality service.....The Magicman

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