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It's Cork Oak. Something about the way the cork grows below the outer bark produces the texture. It's difficult to work with even if it has been properly seasoned. The grain and texture as you work towards the heart wood is extremely unpredictable. But, I've got some beautiful wood textures out of some pieces. My very first lamp and my initial insperation to make them came from splitting a lump of Cork Oak fire wood. Just with the axe split the pattern in the wood was to my eyes incredible. I'll post a picture of the lamp tomorrow.Very interesting wood
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