Thread: Paulownia Logs

OK, confirmed. They are big. See photo.
Cheers

Paulownia dries rapidly and without too much degrade...very stable stuff.
Though best quarter sawn!
Also often displays nice figure (fiddleback) around crotch sections
A tree this size will produce lovely timber and high recovery rate
Well worth the effort folks...MM

Would be happy to take them, but a bit too short notice for use. We are already committed elsewhere. If time frame can be extended we could work something out.

Originally Posted by MAPLEMAN

Paulownia dries rapidly and without too much degrade...very stable stuff.
Though best quarter sawn!
Also often displays nice figure (fiddleback) around crotch sections
A tree this size will produce lovely timber and high recovery rate
Well worth the effort folks...MM

Thanks for the info - I might keep a log or 2 myself now!

Originally Posted by rustynail

Would be happy to take them, but a bit too short notice for use. We are already committed elsewhere. If time frame can be extended we could work something out.

The main problem is that they are located in a landscaped area next to their house. How much are you interested in, what size logs and do you have equipment? Happy to chat through with you if you PM me your phone.
Cheers
Phil

Originally Posted by Phily

Thanks for the info - I might keep a log or 2 myself now!

Here's some pics (the 2 wider boards are quarter sawn) from a specimen around 1200mm D.B.H...you may not want to part with any of it now ...very pretty timber and from a mature tree the wood will be dense and less inclined to be 'woolly'...lovely stuff...MM

Originally Posted by MAPLEMAN

Here's some pics (the 2 wider boards are quarter sawn) from a specimen around 1200mm D.B.H...you may not want to part with any of it now ...very pretty timber and from a mature tree the wood will be dense and less inclined to be 'woolly'...lovely stuff...MM

Thanks for the photos, you are right, I will keep some - the crotch pieces could turn quite nicely and I imagine that it will be a pleasant timber to work with. Excellent!!

Gone.

The neighbour is very happy that the timber will be put to good use. Apparently excellent for surfboard blanks and plantation shutters.

Cheers
Phil

Originally Posted by Phily

Thanks for the photos, you are right, I will keep some - the crotch pieces could turn quite nicely and I imagine that it will be a pleasant timber to work with. Excellent!!

The crotch sections will turn up a treat Phily...good to see you retained some for yourself too...MM

Tried to do the right thing and save the timber from the chipper/firewood pile. Now in an embarrasing position with my neighbour as the person that said they wanted the wood has not turned up and is not responding to my calls/texts.

If you would like some please let me know.

Cheers
Phil

That's disappointing to hear Phily. If I was down your way I'd take them no dramas, but therein lies the tyranny of distance.

Hopefully someone takes them, I've had an absolute gut full of seeing good wood turned into dirt.

Originally Posted by Feckit

That's disappointing to hear Phily. If I was down your way I'd take them no dramas, but therein lies the tyranny of distance.

Hopefully someone takes them, I've had an absolute gut full of seeing good wood turned into dirt.

this may end up being a big bonfire! I’ll save a bit for myself though (-:

Originally Posted by Phily

this may end up being a big bonfire!(-:

Extraordinary...MM

Just got a call. Apparently equipment failure and not sure when it’ll get sorted. He’s fine if other folk want to take some.

Any takers?