Wood Identification, Please

[Rob in NC]

I know what I was told this wood is, but curious as to what yall think. I have others of this type that looks quite different. I've no reason not to trust what the fellow I got it from told me, but before I label it as such, I'd like some kind of confirmation. I ended up with around 20 of these slabs.
Of course disregard all the CA dots (secondarily, is there another product that is easier for filling in such worm holes and voids? Seems like some sort of putty one could 'smear' in would be far easier when structural integrity isnt an issue)
So... what say you all?

 

[demondeacon]

You should try TImbermate wood filler. They have several colors to match. It is excellent and easy to work.

 

[robliles]

Walnut

 

[danmart77]

That looks like walnut. With the right finish it will look like this.

 

[bob vaughan]

I'll third that motion. The outer portion of a log judging from the bark inclusions and sapwood.

 

[Bill Clemmons]

I agree with Walnut, although possibly Butternut.

 

[Rob in NC]

You should try TImbermate wood filler. They have several colors to match. It is excellent and easy to work.

Thank you, sir. Just ordered some!

 

[Rob in NC]

So all says walnut.. and that's what my thought was. The wood had been outside a bit and required a fair bit of cleanup. Unless I'm just dreaming it, I was told it was Apple. And this was from a well known woodworker/supplier in the area who I will not name.

I am planning on making this into a charcuterie board and have some 100% apple limbs and made a small dip bowl to accompany it and it sure didnt look like the board.
I will go with walnut and will make a small walnut bowl.

 

[pop-pop]

Here is another option for hole filling available from Klingspor in a variety of colours:

Just cut off a chunk, knead for a while, and press into the hole(s). Cures in minutes.

 

[Rob in NC]

Here is another option for hole filling available from Klingspor in a variety of colours:View attachment 229924

Just cut off a chunk, knead for a while, and press into the hole(s). Cures in minutes.

Thank you, sir!

 

[kserdar]

I am not sure I would use that product on something you place food on.

 

[Guiding Hand]

Filler option is Medium thick CA mixed with Persimmon bark dust gives a dark chocolate fill.

 

[demondeacon]

So all says walnut.. and that's what my thought was. The wood had been outside a bit and required a fair bit of cleanup. Unless I'm just dreaming it, I was told it was Apple. And this was from a well known woodworker/supplier in the area who I will not name.

I am planning on making this into a charcuterie board and have some 100% apple limbs and made a small dip bowl to accompany it and it sure didnt look like the board.
I will go with walnut and will make a small walnut bowl.

Timbermate is a great filler for furniture but not great for charcuterie and cutting boards. It softens when exposed to water, so i would not use on something that will get washed often.

 

[awldune]

Filler option is Medium thick CA mixed with Persimmon bark dust gives a dark chocolate fill.

I like walnut bandsaw sawdust with CA. I fill up containers when I cut walnut on the BS.

Another popular filler is coffee grounds, I haven't tried it.

 

[Guiding Hand]

I like walnut bandsaw sawdust with CA. I fill up containers when I cut walnut on the BS.

Another popular filler is coffee grounds, I haven't tried it.

I have used coffee grounds by itself but also combined with the persimmon bark dust.
I have containers of sawdust from several species to use as fillers.

 

[Rob in NC]

Great information, all...thanks!