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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:02:42 PM EDT
Any idea what species it is? What was it's common use in the Midwest?
It burns hotter n' hell. One of these is not like the others. 
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:03:43 PM EDT
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Top piece looks like oak and the rest looks like hedge
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:05:34 PM EDT
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Osage orange? |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:05:43 PM EDT
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Hard to tell.....Got some pics showing the bark?
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:06:09 PM EDT
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Osage Orange? That does burn hotter then just about anything. It's dangerous to use in some wood burners.
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:07:34 PM EDT
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Don't burn your stove out.
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:08:06 PM EDT
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Quoted: Any idea what species it is? What was it's common use in the Midwest? It burns hotter n' hell. One of these is not like the others. http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/sfdude/IMAG1217_zps661a4634.jpg |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:08:54 PM EDT
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We use it for fence posts. They last forever and are hard as fuck.
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:09:54 PM EDT
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The "orange" colored ones are Hedge. (AKA Osage Orange)
The other ones look like oak of some sort. Hedge makes great fence post's, it is weather resistant and very dense. Oh and yes it burns at a really high temp. |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:10:43 PM EDT
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Any idea what species it is? What was it's common use in the Midwest? It burns hotter n' hell. One of these is not like the others. <a href="http://s88.photobucket.com/user/sfdude/media/IMAG1217_zps661a4634.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/sfdude/IMAG1217_zps661a4634.jpg</a> i was going to say maybe mesquite but my tree identification sucks ass, i bet those logs would look pretty frickin cool if you cut them lenghtwise with a saw and made boards out of them, the rings have great detail |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:11:15 PM EDT
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First two posts. Osage orange = hedge, and it's as good as coal for burning, but cleaner.
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:11:31 PM EDT
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We call it Bois d' Arc (pronounced Bo Dark). These were old fence posts, probably been in the ground around 75-80 years. Harder than woodpecker lips. DO NOT CUT WITH A CHAINSAW. The sparks off your chain will start fires. I cut these with a carbide tipped skill saw on my driveway.
Burns very hot, as a matter of fact, I won't do a fire with all Bois d' Arc, will cause your stove to glow orange ( ask me how I know). It does sparkle pretty bad, so it must be used in an enclosed wood stove. The top brown one is Walnut. I've run across a few Walnut posts, but not very often and they were probably repairs put in much later. |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:11:38 PM EDT
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GD is the right place if you are looking for wood experts
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:11:57 PM EDT
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First two posts. Osage orange = hedge, and it's as good as coal for burning, but cleaner. |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:13:24 PM EDT
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GD is the right place if you are looking for wood experts Your post gave me wood. |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:13:43 PM EDT
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We call it Bois d' Arc (pronounced Bo Dark). These were old fence posts, probably been in the ground around 75-80 years. Harder than woodpecker lips. DO NOT CUT WITH A CHAINSAW. The sparks off your chain will start fires. I cut these with a carbide tipped skill saw on my driveway. Burns very hot, as a matter of fact, I won't do a fire with all Bois d' Arc, will cause your stove to glow orange ( ask me how I know). It does sparkle pretty bad, so it must be used in an enclosed wood stove. The top brown one is Walnut. I've run across a few Walnut posts, but not very often and they were probably repairs put in much later. Now, why's it called Bois d'Arc? 
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:14:14 PM EDT
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GD is the right place if you are looking for wood experts Some of these guys really love wood. |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:16:06 PM EDT
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It is Osage Orange , also known as Hedge Apple , just Hedge , Bois D' Arc , Bo Darc , and a few other names .
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:17:21 PM EDT
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Now, why's it called Bois d'Arc? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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We call it Bois d' Arc (pronounced Bo Dark). These were old fence posts, probably been in the ground around 75-80 years. Harder than woodpecker lips. DO NOT CUT WITH A CHAINSAW. The sparks off your chain will start fires. I cut these with a carbide tipped skill saw on my driveway. Burns very hot, as a matter of fact, I won't do a fire with all Bois d' Arc, will cause your stove to glow orange ( ask me how I know). It does sparkle pretty bad, so it must be used in an enclosed wood stove. The top brown one is Walnut. I've run across a few Walnut posts, but not very often and they were probably repairs put in much later. Now, why's it called Bois d'Arc? It translates in to "Bow Wood". Indians use the wood for making their bows. Many craftsman still do. I'm not sure why it's French though. Do you know? |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:18:00 PM EDT
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It resembles Black Locust that we have in the north east. It burns hot and has tremendous BTU's. It doesn't smell as good as oak but it sure is good stuff.
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:19:30 PM EDT
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Maybe hedge. Careful if you're using a fireplace, it pops a lot.
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:20:02 PM EDT
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Now, why's it called Bois d'Arc? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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We call it Bois d' Arc (pronounced Bo Dark). These were old fence posts, probably been in the ground around 75-80 years. Harder than woodpecker lips. DO NOT CUT WITH A CHAINSAW. The sparks off your chain will start fires. I cut these with a carbide tipped skill saw on my driveway. Burns very hot, as a matter of fact, I won't do a fire with all Bois d' Arc, will cause your stove to glow orange ( ask me how I know). It does sparkle pretty bad, so it must be used in an enclosed wood stove. The top brown one is Walnut. I've run across a few Walnut posts, but not very often and they were probably repairs put in much later. Now, why's it called Bois d'Arc? French speaking Americans in early colonial times, I believe. |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:22:59 PM EDT
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It translates in to "Bow Wood". Indians use the wood for making their bows. Many craftsman still do. I'm not sure why it's French though. Do you know? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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We call it Bois d' Arc (pronounced Bo Dark). These were old fence posts, probably been in the ground around 75-80 years. Harder than woodpecker lips. DO NOT CUT WITH A CHAINSAW. The sparks off your chain will start fires. I cut these with a carbide tipped skill saw on my driveway. Burns very hot, as a matter of fact, I won't do a fire with all Bois d' Arc, will cause your stove to glow orange ( ask me how I know). It does sparkle pretty bad, so it must be used in an enclosed wood stove. The top brown one is Walnut. I've run across a few Walnut posts, but not very often and they were probably repairs put in much later. Now, why's it called Bois d'Arc? It translates in to "Bow Wood". Indians use the wood for making their bows. Many craftsman still do. I'm not sure why it's French though. Do you know? French settlers, I think. |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:23:32 PM EDT
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I don't know much about wood, but I know a pinion wood fire when I smell it. And burning Walnut seems like a crime.
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:23:44 PM EDT
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I was always told it was dangerous to burn much hedgeball (osage orange) as it creasoted your chimney and could lead to chimney fires
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:24:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Some of these guys really love wood. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: GD is the right place if you are looking for wood experts Some of these guys really love wood. Of all colors and hardness |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:24:53 PM EDT
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I don't know much about wood, but I know a pinion wood fire when I smell it. And burning Walnut seems like a crime. Burning Walnut should at least be a misdemeanor. Although if you could see what I'm burning now, it would probably be a felony. |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:25:05 PM EDT
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Because the French used it for bows. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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We call it Bois d' Arc (pronounced Bo Dark). These were old fence posts, probably been in the ground around 75-80 years. Harder than woodpecker lips. DO NOT CUT WITH A CHAINSAW. The sparks off your chain will start fires. I cut these with a carbide tipped skill saw on my driveway. Burns very hot, as a matter of fact, I won't do a fire with all Bois d' Arc, will cause your stove to glow orange ( ask me how I know). It does sparkle pretty bad, so it must be used in an enclosed wood stove. The top brown one is Walnut. I've run across a few Walnut posts, but not very often and they were probably repairs put in much later. Now, why's it called Bois d'Arc? Because the French used it for bows. actually the Indians, errr Native Americans, err Indigenous Peoples errr "First Peoples" used the Boi d Arc for bows and the French Surrender Monkey's named the tree |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:26:49 PM EDT
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Burning Walnut should at least be a misdemeanor. Although if you could see what I'm burning now, it would probably be a felony. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I don't know much about wood, but I know a pinion wood fire when I smell it. And burning Walnut seems like a crime. Burning Walnut should at least be a misdemeanor. Although if you could see what I'm burning now, it would probably be a felony. Maple? |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:28:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:29:38 PM EDT
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It is Osage Orange , also known as Hedge Apple , just Hedge , Bois D' Arc , Bo Darc , and a few other names . This. stuff burns too hot for many stoves. Just don't try to cut any seasoned 'Hedge'. Last year I disposed of many 100 live trees sized 4-5". Used up 3 chains. |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:33:54 PM EDT
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Maple? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I don't know much about wood, but I know a pinion wood fire when I smell it. And burning Walnut seems like a crime. Burning Walnut should at least be a misdemeanor. Although if you could see what I'm burning now, it would probably be a felony. Maple? i dont think maple burning is a felony that shit grows everywhere here, now burning something like black walnut teak etc those are a felony |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:42:44 PM EDT
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The "orange" colored ones are Hedge. (AKA Osage Orange) The other ones look like oak of some sort. Hedge makes great fence post's, it is weather resistant and very dense. Oh and yes it burns at a really high temp. this speed |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:45:46 PM EDT
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We have a species similar to that here called Locust.
Ultra hard...dulls a chainsaw faster than anything. People use it for fence posts. Be careful...woods like that should probably be burned only in a coal-rated stove. When we camp in the winter, we always try to find it for our campfire. You can sit around a nice hot fire made from that stuff in anything down to 0 degrees and not get cold. |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:46:55 PM EDT
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Bois d'arc, hedgeapple, Osage Orange
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:48:14 PM EDT
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It resembles Black Locust that we have in the north east. It burns hot and has tremendous BTU's. It doesn't smell as good as oak but it sure is good stuff. Beat me to it. |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:50:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:56:53 PM EDT
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Hedge makes great duck calls
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Posted: 2/23/2014 1:59:06 PM EDT
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Looks like Black Locust to me. My favorite firewood to burn, worst to split though.
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Posted: 2/23/2014 2:04:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Burning Walnut should at least be a misdemeanor. Although if you could see what I'm burning now, it would probably be a felony. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I don't know much about wood, but I know a pinion wood fire when I smell it. And burning Walnut seems like a crime. Burning Walnut should at least be a misdemeanor. Although if you could see what I'm burning now, it would probably be a felony. I think it's been made pretty clear that if you say you smoke pot, your account gets locked.   |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 2:11:11 PM EDT
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I seen a wood burning furnace try to walk across the floor after having a couple of sticks of hedge thrown in it.... when it got outta hand and the stove was glowing orange, we tried closing the dampers... that is when it started the va-va-va-va-va-va-va-va sound and started to walk away... it was January in IL and we had the front door wide open because it was so damn hot in the house...
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Posted: 2/23/2014 2:21:08 PM EDT
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Hedge makes great duck calls Podunk tribe native murr'canns used them for bows |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 2:21:32 PM EDT
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I don't think maple burning is a felony that shit grows everywhere here, now burning something like black walnut teak etc those are a felony Meh, walnut is pretty common around here, and only a small percentage of it is really good for lumber, and far less is gunstock quality. Tons of "yard" trees around here too, which mills won't even saw for fear of wrecking blades on nails, hinges, wire, steel fence posts and other embedded metal. I burn a lot of it without any guilt. |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 2:22:17 PM EDT
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Your post gave me wood. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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GD is the right place if you are looking for wood experts Your post gave me wood. Get a room, you two. 
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Posted: 2/23/2014 2:23:09 PM EDT
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I have been looking for one damn 6 foot section to use for a bow every time I to through OK but I can't find any.
Stutzcattle, what part of NE are you in? |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 2:23:36 PM EDT
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I was always told it was dangerous to burn much hedgeball (osage orange) as it creasoted your chimney and could lead to chimney fires Same for locust. Burn it in small quantities and mix it with other woods-no problems. You can smell the creosote as it burns if the stove isn't drawing well. |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 2:24:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/23/2014 2:34:21 PM EDT
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I have been looking for one damn 6 foot section to use for a bow every time I to through OK but I can't find any. Stutzcattle, what part of NE are you in? Next time you know you're coming through Oklahoma, give me a PM, I'll fix you up. |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 2:40:29 PM EDT
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The top piece looks like it might be black oak, maybe? The rest, I have no idea.
We recently had some white and black oaks taken down, and I've been spending weeks splitting it into kindling and stacking it criss-cross next to the stove to season it (they were living trees). Once it's dry, which takes a few weeks next to the stove, it burns easily and HOT. And it's great exercise splitting it and stacking it. Most of the logs were about 12-18" in diameter, and I split about two cords worth into pieces that were about 1"x2". |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 2:42:23 PM EDT
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It is Osage Orange , also known as Hedge Apple , just Hedge , Bois D' Arc , Bo Darc , and a few other names . Also Horse Apple. |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 3:05:48 PM EDT
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My dad started burning locust several years ago. Very low ash. He used to burn just about any hardwood (mostly oak though) and was taking ashes out of the stove weekly. After switching to mostly locust he was only having to removed ashes from the heating stove once every couple of months.
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