Graeme Walker wrote:
>Kevin S. Wilson > wrote in message >. ..
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>>On 2 Oct 2003 04:36:22 -0700, (Graeme
>>Walker) wrote:
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>>>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?
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>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