Does anyone know what type of wood this is?

[vedtony]

I'm in the process of making swings from an old wooden plank. I thought it was some kind of stained wood, but quickly realized it was something else.

The sawdust can be formed into a wad, and it stuck everywhere when I sanded the pieces.
Does anyone know what type of wood it is? And if it is suitable for outdoor swings?

 

[Oldboy]

Have no idea, but can speculate.

If the shavings were "sticky," it should indicate an oily wood such as teak or similar tropical woods. I've never worked with such woods myself, but I've come to believe that they are also often hard and heavy?

If it is such a wood, then it is excellent because they are used outdoors as they are very moisture resistant.

 

[sinuslinus]

Rubber tree, Hevea maybe?

 

[vedtony]

Okay! Thanks for the answer.☺ I'll continue the project with the swings.

 

[AG A]

I think it is maple.

 

[prototypen]

Maple should be lighter, almost white, a bit towards yellow.

Protte

 

[vedtony]

Thank you for all the suggestions. This is how it looked before I sanded the surface

 

[Fredrik.engdahl]

I would guess Oak if you look at the grain and color.

 

[Oldboy]

Seems like it, yes. And it is also moisture-resistant and strong timber, so it probably doesn't get any better for the swing.

 

[vedtony]

Sounds good then ☺ It will be an oak swing.

 

[sinuslinus]

Yep, it's oak! But it's not a very suitable choice because there's a high risk of splinters in the butt in a year or so. Oak splinters easily. That's why it's never used for axe handles and the like.