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Balsam Fir

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willie:
you can research it as "ring shake"
more common in hemlock

I got a few pieces back in the corner, saved up for something..... just don't know what

BowEd:
That is a unique type length of a split Marc.Not a whole lot of inner locking grain to that fir.The transporting firewood this time of year a bit easier on skis on the snow opposed to wheels on dry ground I'm sure.
That cold weather does funny things to woods' splitting charateristics.While coon hunting on very cold rather windy nights many times I would hear trees making popping type noises swaying in the wind.Things seem to get a bit more brittle.I split all my firewood by hand here and soon found out that wood splits a lot easier in temps -10 F or more.The colder the easier.Handy to know if your burning that tough old elm wood.
Think your right willie calling it a laminar ring shake type split.

penderbender:
I have seen western red cedar split like that from being felled on something, another felled tree, a rock, anything really. It is always cool to see though. Cheers- Brendan

Del the cat:
It's a wonder it didn't splinter into perfect 5/16" shafts  ;D
Del

Marc St Louis:
I've used Balsam Fir for arrows.  It splits very easily and usually grows with no twist.  It's very light though and shafts have to be a bit thick for proper spine and weight

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