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Offline Jakesnyder

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Problem or just really cool effect???
« on: December 14, 2019, 11:06:06 am »
I dont think this is an issue but I would just like to double check on these darkish spots. I just want to make sure it's not from a sick tree or something. Thanks!

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Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2019, 11:23:49 am »
Love that red colored Bodark. Gorgeous.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2019, 11:32:55 am »
If it's osage it shouldn't be a problem.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline Jakesnyder

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Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2019, 11:36:08 am »
Yea its osage. I was hoping it was fine because it looks sweet!

Offline PatM

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Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2019, 12:34:04 pm »
I have one like that but it's about ten times more mottled.  It's fine.

Offline Jakesnyder

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Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2019, 03:12:38 pm »
Does anyone know what causes that?

Offline Pat B

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Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2019, 03:39:14 pm »
It could be mineral or fungal or just genetics. I've seen a few that were weakened by the staining but generally the streaked wood is good and sometimes superior.
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2019, 05:16:18 pm »
  The red streaked Osage seems to be harder and is beautiful...
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Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2019, 06:04:57 pm »
Beautiful red color on this one. Hard as a stone as well.
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Offline Msturm

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Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2019, 08:56:55 pm »
Oh man you have a gem there.

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Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2019, 09:04:03 pm »
One of my favorites for sure. Thanks.
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Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2019, 07:33:26 pm »


I've had my share of bad luck with streaked osage lately. Sometimes those streaks end up being weak spots that separate inside the limb.