It looks like Pawlonia wood.
What wood is this?
Dec 16, 2006
28 Replies
I don't think it's paulownia wood. Paulownia wood is very light, it's like balsa wood. This stuff is very heavy.
Well, you might well know these things but I believe Japanese would be grateful for two things-
- That you took some
- That you left some.
"Ben Bullock" schreef
*** It is a ring-porous hardwood. It is not ash (no way). Elm (/Ulmus/) is an option, but so is /Zelkova/. PvR
Thanks for the input. I think I might take the photos to the lumber yard and just ask them.
"Ben Bullock" schreef
*** Yes, that is the practical thing to do. PvR
I've got a tentative answer from a wood expert which is that as far as he can tell from the photos it is Zelkova wood, or keyaki.
Thanks very much to everyone who looked at the photos and suggested an answer. It's been a learning experience for me.
"Ben Bullock" schreef
*** Thank you for letting us know. That certainly is an option, although in this case it is not really possible to 100% certain identify this wood from a picture only. But if the local experts think this is likely to be it then it is likely to be so. PvR
That's what he said too.
I'm pretty sure this person knows what he's talking about.
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