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  1. 24th April 2011, 07:02 PM #1
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    Default Silky Beech = Soapy box = Citronella Moorei

    I would be interested to know if anyone has used silky beech for cabinet work carving or anything else. I am about to cut up a log and would like to cut sizes that match a popular end use. It is also known as soapy box (because it foams up if water is used during sawing) and its other name is citronella moorei.

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    Bit awkward replying to your own thread.........but in the interest of providing useful information here goes. Pictured below is a piece of the log. Note the course bark and the clover leaf pattern of the trunk. this makes it more difficult to get good recovery. I cut the log into sizes suitable for cabinet making. It has nice radial grain similar to that in silky oak but less pronounced (less contrast in the flecks). Unforturnately I procrastinated a little too long and can therefore attest that Citronella moorei is prone to pin hole borers, lictus borers and rot.

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    Default Citronella M

    Hi Steve,
    Its a good wood, but, as you said, It doesnt stand well.
    Interior use only.
    Used to be called NSW Maple (Villaresia Moorei, Baker page 56)
    The Powerhouse Museum in Sydney has a display cupboard in this.
    I am currently looking at an early colonial kitchen dresser (1820's) which is probably the same wood. Wouldn't mind a lump for research/comparison, if you have any left.
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    I still have plenty, PM your adress and I'll send a sample.
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