Graeme Walker wrote:

Kevin S. Wilson wrote in message . ..


On 2 Oct 2003 04:36:22 -0700, (Graeme
Walker) wrote:



I have just cut a number of logs for my fire for the winter. I have 3
large bags of sawdust & shavings. The logs were all identical. Is
there any easy way to identify what wood shavings I have and if they
are suitable for my smoker?


What kind of logs were they?



Kevin,
I got the logs from a gardener friend who cut them into 10 foot
lengths. There is no bark on them and the shavings have come up the
same colour as oak. (but I am certain that they are not oak) I dont
want to put them in the smoker and end up ruining the food. How do you
think I could test them.

Take them to a woodworking store or shop (not Home Depot or Lowes, but a
specialty store that sells specialty wood for woodworking). I have a
friend who is a cabinet builder, and can tell wood by smell, touch and
look.

Bil