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22nd April 2018, 06:08 AM #1
Timber identification
Wondering if anyone might know what kind of timber was used on these draw fronts. Made in the 50's or 60's using dovetail joints. I'd like to make 6 more draws using if possible the same timber.
I recently purchased a $200 9/10 cupboard from an elderly couple who decided on selling all their 50's and 60's furniture prior to relocating to an aged car facility. I also purchase 9 more pieces of their 9/10 furniture, in storage for now.
Draws 1.jpg 60's Cupboard 2.jpg 60's Cupboard 1.jpg Draw 2.jpgLast edited by Specialized29er; 22nd April 2018 at 06:23 AM. Reason: Spellinng
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looks like silky oak
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22nd April 2018, 09:21 AM #3
Thanks and just Googled Silky Oak timber and the pictures match sopt on, now to find someone who sell it.
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its northern silky, not southern. You wont find it that dark because the darkness is age related: what you'll find will be yellow to brownish in colourm but the grain will be the same and the patina of age will come with time.
PM me, I've got a mate at Blackwater who bought some off me a while back and may still have some left in stock. He wanders up here couple times a year and always leaves with his trailer loaded down with timber. If he has none I can get it relatively easy.
Drawer sides are Kauri - again available without too much drama.
The third picture looks like Qld Walnut. That isnt so easy to source - getting pretty scarce now.
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