What wood is really yellow on the inside and smells really funny when burnt/

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TKO-KID

TKO-KID

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not Mulberry looks like Locust when split has a stinky sox kinda smell almost like some crab apple trees have.

I think it might be locust from what everyone is saying. Because I was splitting the wood in the garage and then the garage started stinky. I would say it is kind of like a stinky sock or sour smell to it. The smell coming out of the chimney seems to be normal wood burning smell.
 
urhstry

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I have the same wood that I am burning. i have no idea what it is either but it is plentiful here in PA. VERY wet inside.....ok for heat, not the best, and somewhat stringy.
 
TallElf

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Along my crick bed I have a few like that, It seems like it is in the locust family. The top on mine was dead as he:censored: but when i dropped her, she bled like a stuck pig for about 3 weeks.

If it is locust I could have my stove run at about 350* all banked down. It is a wonder wood.
 
Jimfound

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I won't take any credit if it turns out to be right cause someone already mentioned it on here - Kentucky Coffee Tree.

First pic is the original posted and second is Coffee Tree bark. I also agree with someone who said the bark is not deeply fissured enough for Locust.

 
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