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The one in the middle may be dogwood. I think the one on the right is an oak, the other I'm not sure of. This is one thing I certainly need to get better at doing.... Identifying the woods. And when I harvest in the winter, without the leaves, it is even tougher. Many of you folks can probably look at the bark and tell, or by just seeing the wood itself. I'm not that good at it. I can tell the Oaks and sweet gum and Ironwood by their bark or leaves, but after that, I'm kinda lost.
Looking at the stick on the right on a full screen, instead of my phone.... I do not think it is oak, but don't really know what it is. The one on the left, I do think it is Ironwood. We have two different kinds of ironwood, a smooth trunk variety, and one that looks like the trunk had tendons or muscles under the bark.... if that makes any sense. With a good honeysuckle vine, they will develop the twist when young.
BTW, their are some very talented folks that use this forum. I've browsed around and have seen some exceptional artistry with the canes and sticks. I'm glad to have joined the group here.
BTW, their are some very talented folks that use this forum. I've browsed around and have seen some exceptional artistry with the canes and sticks. I'm glad to have joined the group here.
I was able to find 6 new cane blanks this morning. Already peeled one. Now I'll have to wait for them to season for about a year. Don't ask what kind of woods... But all I think are hardwoods. One is for a big guy! Lol!
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Hey folks, thanks for the remarks. Getting busy here.... School starts Monday.... My History classes will be on full swing soon. I was able to finish a few canes and staffs this summer... But looks like it'll be showing down to a few afternoons a week now. Had email notifications so I came to check them out. Gonna browse a bit now.
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