Another species and condition....

[FLQuacker]

Spalted poplar.

This is gonna be cool

[Huntanglergirl]

looks good

[HuntAddict]

The grains in that wood are wild... what did you stain or polish it with? Are the dark brown grain lines natural to the wood?

[FLQuacker]

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

Spalting is any form of wood coloration caused by fungi. Although primarily found in dead trees, spalting can also occur under stressed tree conditions or even in living trees. Although spalting can cause weight loss and strength loss in the wood, the unique coloration and patterns of spalted wood are sought after by woodworkers

Sweet! Spalted poplar. Matching striker top with hickory peg.

Natural color. Wipe on poly and spar urethane.