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Thread: Question on Kauri
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1st October 2005, 02:09 PM #1Senior Member
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Question on Kauri
I received a piece of old Kauri as a gift. Right now I'm researching this wood before I even think about touching it with a blade. I have no idea yet what I will make from it, and I have a lot of questions of this wood. I know it's growing in New Zealand, what I'm interested in is if anyone has used Kauri before (obviously not this old stuff) and how it compares to something like Mahogany (both workability with machine and hand tools) and what kind of finish goes well with this type wood. I do have access to commercial spray equipment and finishes.
Thanks much
Paul
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1st October 2005, 04:32 PM #2
Hi Paul
I came across this website recently. Damn useful!
http://www.worldwideflood.com/ark/wood/timber_list.htm
Enjoy.
Regards from Perth
Derek
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1st October 2005, 06:33 PM #3
Softer and easier to work than mahogany.
NZ Kauri and Australian Kauri are very similar from a woodies perspective.
Both species are getting hard to find these days
Monterey Cypress is also very similar.
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Originally Posted by echnidna
I have a piece in the shop that is approx 3M long by 600mm x 50mm.
It used to be an old shop counter in the gold rush days in Ballarat.
Al
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1st October 2005, 06:54 PM #5
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Originally Posted by echnidna
I think it is in the $300 region.
Al
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1st October 2005, 07:19 PM #7
question on kauri
About 20 years ago I purchased a beer vat that was demolished ,when Ballarat Brewery was taken over by Fosters. At the time the kauri was over 100 years old. I used it for used kitchen cupboards,glass cabinet ,table & chairs,coffee table and other pieces of furniture. It is easy to machine and finish ,but needs to be looked after as it will bruise very easily.
cheers Nine Fingers.
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1st October 2005, 07:56 PM #8Originally Posted by derekcohen
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2nd October 2005, 12:44 AM #9Senior Member
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I have to do something very special with it, it was a going-away gift from a place I left on friday (starting a new job on monday). I was presented a slab and a crosscut through a limb of 50,000 year old (that's not a typo) Kauri from New Zealand. It's reclaimed from a bog in New Zealand and being sold through a company here in the US.
If interested, you can read about it at http://www.ancientwood.com
Right now I'm thinking the limb cut will become a frame for a family picture (route it into it) and it's 2 1/4" thick, 18" long and 9" wide. The slab is 2 1/4" thick, 12" wide and 44" long. I'm waiting for it to talk to me to tell me what it should become ) I want to do something very special with it and for what they paid for it, I can't afford any mistakes.
Thanks for the info. Anything else you can provide is much appreciated as I've never worked with Kauri before, let alone something this old.
Paul
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2nd October 2005, 01:02 AM #10
Paul
I trust that you are going to use suitable vintage (prehistoric?) tools when you work this piece of timber. Nothing electric I hope?
Regards from Perth
Derek
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Ive just looked at the Kauri site, I think they need to look at their drying technique, most of the timber for sale was split.
And at the prices they are asking, Id want a piece with no splits in it.
Al
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2nd October 2005, 10:36 AM #12Senior Member
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Al
Mine isn't split, does have a small defect in the one corner but that's it.
Paul
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Originally Posted by hcbph
Small defects can always be worked around, or into a design.
Al
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If interested, you can read about it at http://www.ancientwood.com
That sure is an interesting site, I never realised such timber was available. Bet it costs though.
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Originally Posted by attie
Visit the site and find out.
Al
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