Unknown cylinder of wood.

[JD1137]

Have this decent sized block of wood. Roughly measured out 7.5 x 9 x 9” . I calculated it to something around 4.5 bf.

Weighs approx 13 pounds. So approximately 3 pounds/bf. No distinct odor when I trimmed it on the bandsaw. Had some spectacular figure maybe related to the knots (there’s a couple). Also shows some nice chatoyance. Pic is wetted.

Has a golden hue. Maybe Koa? (Wishful thinking )

I sanded the end grain to 400 and tried to get a couple decent pics . 1/16” scale.

Any ideas?

@Mr. Peet

 

[Mike1950]

My guess before I read was koa. Is that fresh cut face?

 

[JD1137]

My guess before I read was koa. Is that fresh cut face?

Yes, I trimmed the sap off the 4 “corners” and kinda wrapped around because there were powder post holes in the sap. It’s old and dry and no damage to the heartwood, but I wanted to get rid of the holes.

 

[JD1137]

My guess before I read was koa. Is that fresh cut face?

Looks like Koa to me and the weight seems right. Figured I’d post the pics of the end grain and I can see it’s diffuse porous like Koa too.

 

[Mr. Peet]

Not likely Koa, Koa does not have rays so noticeable. Not likely Sapele or big leaf Mahogany either. Looks kind of good for 'Cuban'. I was thinking 'Copperpod tree', Peltophorum pterocarpum. End grain and face grain do look right. Need to think a bit more.