Silly post regarding unexpected wood aromas
cypress smell like swamp water turned four tops for deck post that was
enough.
"JoanD'arcRoast" wrote in message
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We all know Cedar smells like Cedar. Red Oak smells like wet dogs to
some noses.
What about unexpected aromas?
Green Sycamore smells like silage. Grew up in Wisconsin, and when I am
turning Sycamore it triggers childhood memories of playing in the silo.
I assume the sap could be fermenting ( like silage does), but it seems
as if I remember the same odor when the tree was first cut down, as
well.
Southern Magnolia smells like mineral spirits; not turpentine like
Pine. Even the little decorative Japanese Magnolia has that nice clean
spirits smell to me.
Comments? Additions?
-j
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