Black and Yellow streaks...

[nickbailey]

I just chopped some of the maple wood that I have around back. But in soem of the pieces I noticed some yellowish and black lines or streaks in it. Any ideas? Is it ok to use?

 

[teacup13]

i dont know exactly what they are but i use to use them the same way and am still alive..lol

i use to get those streaks all the time when i cut up sugar maple in northern ontario

 

[nickbailey]

Yeah thats where I live, so chances are its the same thing. The wood still smells nice, jsut didn't want to screw it up any.

 

[teacup13]

i actually think that the wood streaks are mineral deposits