Wood ID?

[®smpr_fi_mac®]

This came in a bunch of wood given to me by the son of a deceased woodworker. No clue what it is. I'll likely rip it down and make boxes out of it. Roughly 19x32 and 4/4.

Any thoughts?

[K. L. McReynolds]

Single piece? First impression was cherry, but I have never seen a cherry tree that size.

[museumguy]

My guess is Mahogany, probably a reject because of the knot. Not vet desirable when you are doing a nice millwork job. Highly desirable for a smaller project.

[Gary G™]

Is it heavy or light; it has the look of sawmill redwood.

[WoodworkerTom]

My vote is Cherry. I had some cherry boards 14" wide at one time so possible.

RIP a thin strip off and smell the dust, cherry is unmistakable.

[Stwood_]

Joint one edge and open it up. The color on my monitor is telling me walnut in color, and grain.

But.....could be but wood

[jasfrank]

Spanish cedar possibly. Or else another member of the Mahogany family. Does it have some aroma when you cut or sand a bit?

[AHill]

Can you get a close-up pic of the grain and end grain?

[Joel H.]

It would help to know if it’s heavy or light. My impression is cherry ?.

[Woodshop]

looks to me like walnut on my monitor