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Is this mold? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Jerb322@lemmy.world to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

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Is this still okay for a walking stick? I think it's Black Locust.

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[–] Marafon@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 weeks ago

Could be fungal discoloration from being eaten by bugs. Might look for worm or bug damage in/around that dark spot to confirm. Wood can also turn that color when in contact with metal for a long time, but I'm pretty sure that's fungus. Should be fine to use as a walking stick as long as it's not soft and spongey at that spot.