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  1. 22nd May 2012, 09:23 PM #1
    jaredlacey
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    Default need advice one second wood selection

    Hi guys
    im currently making a keepsake box for my mrs 21st and i am using Kwila for the sides but I cant get Kwila in the right width for the top or base in my area. I was wondering what second timber you guys would reccomend for the top and bottom?

    she likes darker or red timbers.

    thanks in advance!

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  3. 23rd May 2012, 05:40 PM #2
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    Redgum, Jarrah, Western Red Cedar. the Cedar will be lighter both in colour and weight than redgum or Jarrah. Redgum can split a fair bit as it dries out, and even after being a fence post for 100 years. What size are you after?
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    My vote is with Jarrah, if it's dark and red you want.
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    Mackay Cedar? It's not as dark as jarrah, more red.
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