dpb wrote:
On 01/08/2016 1:49 PM, dpb wrote:
On 01/08/2016 10:56 AM, Electric Comet wrote:
On Thu, 07 Jan 2016 14:43:01 -0600
wrote:

But, the possibility of a time span of "decades" between growth rings
of any of the common trees we in rec.woodworking would even know
existed and growing in NA or any similar temperate climate is
essentially zero.

would not consider sequoia to be common
it is the only hexaploid tree
it is the tallest tree

much prefer the dendrochronologist analysis over yours or
rec.woodworking
...

Again, show me any reference that refutes the above.

Or, more specifically, even a single paper that supports the claim of
"decades" (I'd even take several years) between growth rings of any
tree in any temperate climate.

--
From what I understand (probably from reading Hasluck's thick
compilation), even a single growth ring has a spring part and a winter
part. It's difficult to argue with that. Maybe the dispute here has to
go with what one calls a "growth ring". I believe I would say that the
trunk of a tree has growth rings even if they are invisible to the naked
eye. In fact, I would define them in terms of annual seasons.

Bill