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23rd February 2013, 03:27 PM #1
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Interesting grain
Hi all, found this log out on somebody’s nature strip. The vase I made has unusual grain in it and I’m wondering if anybody knows what tree it’s from. Cheers Harry
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23rd February 2013, 03:29 PM #2
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who cares its got character
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23rd February 2013, 03:31 PM #3
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maybe silky oak?
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23rd February 2013, 03:35 PM #4
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Nice turning, but it's sure messed up some poor little bug's home.
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23rd February 2013, 06:51 PM #5
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And to think, some people thought it was just a piece of 'manky old wood'.
I trust you evicted all the former tenants?Dragonfly
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23rd February 2013, 08:09 PM #6
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First evicted were the disgusting maggot looking wood grubs, and then the ants, with fly spray.
Originally Posted by dr4g0nfly
PS. I don’t dare take it into the lounge room yet, who knows what’s still hibernating in that wood.
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23rd February 2013, 09:14 PM #7
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Stuff the lounge room, just don't let them little critters anywhere near the wood pile Originally Posted by torchwood
PS. I don’t dare take it into the lounge room yet, who knows what’s still hibernating in that wood.
Lovely turning as always TW.I don't suffer from stress, but I have been told I'm a carrier
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23rd February 2013, 09:23 PM #8
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Hmmm I suspect it could be Ignotum Lignum Australis.
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23rd February 2013, 09:24 PM #9
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put it in the freezer for a few days at below zero Originally Posted by torchwood
First evicted were the disgusting maggot looking wood grubs, and then the ants, with fly spray.
PS. I don’t dare take it into the lounge room yet, who knows what’s still hibernating in that wood. works a treat
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23rd February 2013, 10:33 PM #10
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I concur! Originally Posted by shedbound
maybe silky oak?
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23rd February 2013, 11:24 PM #11
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Agreed.... Southern silky oak or Grevillea robusta Originally Posted by shedbound
maybe silky oak?
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24th February 2013, 04:56 AM #12
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Microwave it in 15 second bursts until the piece gets very warm to the touch. Critters will be roasted. Originally Posted by torchwood
First evicted were the disgusting maggot looking wood grubs, and then the ants, with fly spray.
PS. I don’t dare take it into the lounge room yet, who knows what’s still hibernating in that wood.
It is fog wood - found on ground, I use a lot of it.
Beautiful piece.So much timber, so little time.
Paul
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24th February 2013, 09:43 AM #13
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Nice bitawerk!!!
Not sure about yhe Silky but it certainly looks like a Grevillia of some sort!
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24th February 2013, 02:01 PM #14
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Nice bit of wood and obtained at the right price
Oh and a nicely turned piece!regards
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24th February 2013, 04:53 PM #15
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Thanks for all your comments. Originally Posted by shedbound
maybe silky oak?
Shedbound, once you put a name to it, I was able to google it up. It’s definitely silky oak/ lace wood.
The snakeskin pattern and texture gave it away. Thanks for that, Harry
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