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30th January 2015, 10:30 AM #1
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LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT COASTAL CORKWOOD
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30th January 2015, 11:24 AM #2
Wandering in search of timber
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What information are you after?
ps Do not use caps lockNeil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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30th January 2015, 03:17 PM #3
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sorry about caps
Is corkwood any good for say turning,carving,furniture
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30th January 2015, 11:00 PM #4
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There are many types of corkwood, it is only a common name, type in corkwood here and you will see what I mean http://www.anbg.gov.au/common.names/
All turn pretty well but some are relatively soft and hence care is needed to avoid tear-out and uneven sanding. Any wood can be carved, but some cut and finish easier than others, so will depend on species. It would be fine for furniture but similar problems to turning.
Generally most corkwoods have interesting grain and colour, some where between Silky Oak and Banksia.
Hope it helps.Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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30th January 2015, 11:22 PM #5
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Corkwood- euodia sp. - was harvested extensively along the NSW coast in the 50s and 60s - at least the leaves were.
The leaves were processed for some sort of chemical. Suggest you don't chew the stuphph!!
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