Identify this timber

[MarkB]

I've made a random purchase of a few offcuts of timber this weekend all of which I was told was beech. I'd say most of it is, but having cut open this but, I'm not so sure.

The timber sections are about 6" wide. Any ideas?

Thanks

Mark

 

[n0legs]

Bottom two pics look a little like oak to me, going by some of the surface checking.
Either way it's got some attractive grain in it.

 

[Kalimna]

Hmmmm. Those darker flecks remind me more of maple than oak. Not seeing the pinkish flecks more typical of beech , but that might just be the photo.
Does it feel particularly heavy?

Adam S

 

[Mar_mite]

Yes, I'd say maple too.

 

[MarkB]

The timber is quite heavy although I've not tested the moisture content.

I've had a look at some other maple pictures and I see what you mean, although given it was sourced locally in Southern Scotland I'm quite surprised.

Thanks for the pointers

Mark

 

[Graham Orm]

Ash

 

[blackrodd]

Oak, oak, elm, oak, oak.
Rodders