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Wood ID: White oak? Black walnut?

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  1. chunez

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    Siberian elm.
     
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    Yes, I would agree with this.
     
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    Good burning wood but may be tough to split, especially when green.

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    Not sure what it is, but not white oak or black walnut. If it is elm it will be tough to split. If you are going to hand split do it before the ends check and it may be easier.

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    Ive had good luck splitting it by hand unlike American or Slippery.
     
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    chunez Welcome to the forum. Nice to see another "cheese head" here. Where are you located in WI?:handshake:
     
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    This is not walnut bark.
     
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