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16th May 2014, 11:02 PM #1
Wanted - Waratah/Telopea blank (or other NSW wood)
Evening all, I've been tasked with making a few pens.
4 x Qld woods (looked after thanks to Mapleman)
1 x West Aussie wood (have plenty of Sheoak & Jarrah)
1 x NSW wood. I've got a few ideas but am thinking of Waratah/Telopea as the states flora symbol.
Has anyone got a blank or two of it they'd be willing to share? I'm happy to fix whoever up with some cash or do a swap with some of my blanks. I'm also open to suggestions for other woods which would satisfy the requirement of being NSW woods.
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16th May 2014, 11:32 PM #2
The best Camphor Laurel is from NSW, you should have some of that.
Also, maybe Flooded Gum, the tallest tree in NSWNeil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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17th May 2014, 12:10 AM #3
Sydney Blue Gum?
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17th May 2014, 08:08 AM #4
Camphor is out as it's not a native species. Flooded Gum & Sydney Blue Gum are both options and I have some SBG in the shed somewhere which would satisfy the requirements.
Finding a timber which is native to just one state of Australia isn't really that easy so I thought wood from the states floral emblem would satisfy the brief nicely.It's only a mistake if you don't learn from it.
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17th May 2014, 12:10 PM #5
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17th May 2014, 09:07 PM #6
DS, I only need it for a pen so a section of branch about 1" in diameter would be enough. Might make a visit to the Botanic Gardens tomorrow with the secateurs
Most of the states don't have plants which could be used at all but the Waratah/Telopea would be fine for a pen or two.It's only a mistake if you don't learn from it.
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