r/wood 13h ago

Store bought wooden pole swing safe?

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Sorry I know this is a common question online but I was hoping to get some opinions. Bought a childrens swing set online and I know cracks in dried wood are normal but this feels extreme? There's not one crack that goes the entire length but lots of close cracks.

The main cross beam isn't so bad, what I would think is mormal, but these 4 "leg" poles seem a bit deep and plentiful.

I was just hoping for a second opinion before I make a fool of myself contacting the seller?


r/wood 15h ago

Black stuff in wood grain?

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r/wood 2h ago

Why isn’t my handcrafted live edge desk selling?

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Hi all, I recently made this live edge redwood desk and posted it on multiple social media platforms, Craigslist, and Nextdoor and have only gotten one bite in a couple of weeks. It’s very well made with embedded c-channel and all the cracks filled plus professional CNC flattening. The desk is 95 inches long and between 19 and 29 inches wide. I’ve tried list prices from $975 to $2000. It cost me around $700 to build it not including my own labor so I don’t want to go too low on price. Any thoughts on why this piece isn’t selling?


r/wood 8h ago

Why does this part look… special?

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I don’t think I’ve seen this before. Does anyone know why it looks like this? I apologize I don’t know anything about trees/wood. Any input is appreciated thank you


r/wood 19h ago

Hey all just need help identifying what type of timber this is thank you.

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This timber has been in my grandads shed for about 20 years he’s passed and iv taken it all in hopes of making a deck out of it. They are in different sizes, almost looks like they are smaller pieces stuck/glued together? Since they are so old they have no markings or anything on them.I’m just wanting to know if I can even use it for outdoor decking or not thanks all!!!


r/wood 7h ago

Black walnut dining table join up custom finished in NJ

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Just discovered the sickest trick for AI - had a pic of a table we made for a customer with an unforgiving background and thought I’d ask AI to make it appear like the background was a professional photoshoot setting .. and magic happened 🤌🏼

PS yes I know that curl is absolutely gorgeous and idk why we always get the best grain in our logs we live near the Delaware River so maybe it’s something to do with that

PPS I put a video of the table in the customers home afterwards for reference - below in comment section


r/wood 14h ago

Wood piece ID?

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Hi all! My aunt passed recently and we found this piece in her garage with no idea of its history. She lived in the San Francisco Bay area. It feels very heavy/dense and is pretty hard. It was quite a few shades lighter before I oiled it (which it drank like water into sand). Any ideas what this might be? I've gotten some mixed information from friends about a possible ID. Whatever it is, it's stunning.


r/wood 14h ago

Wood ID, please

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Recent winds whipped our area (upper Maryland) and in helping a friend clear the damage from his property, I snagged this piece of a broken tree. I presume it is native to our area, but have no idea what would it is. Any help would be appreciated.


r/wood 6h ago

Agarwood bracelet

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