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Hi Laurie, I’m a wood lover not a qualified wood...
Hi Laurie,
I’m a wood lover not a qualified wood worker. Nobody has offered some suggestions so I thought what I would have done if it had happened to me.
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Hi Laurie, Looks great and classy, like the rest...
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5th May 2020, 10:30 AM
Thread: New to wood carving
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Paulownia is a soft timber, similar to western...
Paulownia is a soft timber, similar to western red cedar, but very light in colour. It finishes well and looks great when lacquered. The only negative is that your tools must be very sharp or the...
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18th April 2020, 09:08 AM
Thread: Timber for Plantation Shutters
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Timber shutters
I agree with riverbuilder. Doing a professional job with the tools you would have would be difficult and very time consuming. I grew and milled Paulownia a long time ago and some of it was used for...
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6th April 2020, 10:56 AM
Thread: Vintage car woodwork
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Further to the post by wheelinround I would like...
Further to the post by wheelinround I would like to add. The major weakness with Paulownia is its softness. As you would expect it doesn't act like other timbers in regard to screws and nails. ...
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31st March 2020, 10:35 AM
Thread: Vintage car woodwork
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I grew Paulownia and milled it. Paulownia has a...
I grew Paulownia and milled it. Paulownia has a hollow centre that is not as straight as the log. For this reason there was always a 'plank' in the middle that was of no value. I gave a number of...
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19th January 2020, 06:51 AM
Thread: which wood?
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Hi Skeghead I grew, milled and sold paulownia a...
Hi Skeghead
I grew, milled and sold paulownia a few years ago. What Chief Tiff said is true. Like all timber the grain is different in each piece of timber but paulownia does have some nice grain... -
12th August 2019, 05:53 PM
Thread: PAULOWNIA for use in furniture
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Hi Manqoaqua, I agree with Graeme Cook but my...
Hi Manqoaqua,
I agree with Graeme Cook but my memory is that the density of paulownia is between Balsa and Western red cedar and closer to the cedar. I used to dress strips dowm to 4 mm for... -
11th August 2019, 09:07 AM
Thread: PAULOWNIA for use in furniture
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Hi Manqoaqua I grew, milled and sold paulownia...
Hi Manqoaqua
I grew, milled and sold paulownia for a number of years in my retirement. Many of my sales were for strips for planked kayaks and surfboards. I found it easy to work with. I didn't... -
I agree with Running Water. It is too good to be...
I agree with Running Water. It is too good to be even christened on the water. You should just take it to all the boat shows and receive the praise and kudos you deserve for the boat you have...
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For what it is worth the black cord looks better...
For what it is worth the black cord looks better in the photos probably because of the contrast against the white interior of the boat. I remember from my involvement with sailing, many many, years...
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27th August 2018, 02:35 PM
Thread: Paulownia/cedar fishing ski
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Looks too good/nice to use it for fishing. Its a...
Looks too good/nice to use it for fishing. Its a credit to you.
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15th June 2018, 09:56 AM
Thread: Leatherwood timber for boat building
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Hi Black Dog I know I'm pushing Paulownia but I...
Hi Black Dog
I know I'm pushing Paulownia but I really believe it is a great timber for what you intend building. As Allen Newhouse said it is only slightly softer than WRC. If you are planning to... -
8th June 2018, 11:49 AM
Thread: Leatherwood timber for boat building
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As you'll realise I am a fan of Paulownia. The...
As you'll realise I am a fan of Paulownia. The difference in weight between ply and paulownia is huge. Well worth it when rowing or handling the boat. Paulownia only needs a very thin coat of glass...
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8th June 2018, 08:45 AM
Thread: Leatherwood timber for boat building
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I used to grow, mill and sell Paulownia. Much of...
I used to grow, mill and sell Paulownia. Much of my sales were for building boats, Kayaks and wooden surfboards/paddle boards. The boats were from small sailing dingys, Runabouts with large...
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1st May 2017, 11:09 AM
Thread: Paulownia timber sales in Perth?
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I only look at the form every few weeks to see...
I only look at the form every few weeks to see what is happening with Paulownia. I used to grow, mill and sell Paulownia. Too old now. The only placeIi know is in Melbourne. Port Phillip...
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3rd January 2017, 09:12 AM
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For the record Geoff Moase died of a heart attack...
For the record Geoff Moase died of a heart attack while surfing in Bali about 3 years ago. He was a great guy. I doubt if anyone took over his enterprise. I got out of the Paulownia 'business' about...
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13th November 2016, 12:27 PM
Thread: WOW is all i can say
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Looking at the effort the guy put into lifting it...
Looking at the effort the guy put into lifting it off the work bench so he could assemble it I doubt it was Paulownia.
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30th October 2016, 05:30 PM
Thread: Paulownia Growth Rates
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Hi Darrellx Paulownia will grow even more than...
Hi Darrellx
Paulownia will grow even more than 4 metres in the first year if conditions are right. To get this growth they need to be farmed - Weed free, fertilised, pruned and watered in the... -
30th October 2016, 05:02 PM
Thread: Paulownia in Western Australia
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I have been out of the business for a few years...
I have been out of the business for a few years but Port Phillip Plantation Shutters in Melbourne used to sell Paulownia. Google them and go from there.
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3rd November 2015, 08:16 AM
Thread: finished a couple of jobs !!!!!!
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nnn It handled as I would have expected...
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It handled as I would have expected Paulownia to perform. In the end the result was good.
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1st October 2015, 07:56 AM
Thread: Racing Solo Canoe
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Allan, Your skills are becoming even better. ...
Allan,
Your skills are becoming even better. This one looks great, as usual. You sit so high it must be hard to balance but then your an expert. My daughter recently bought a house in Tuross ... -
4th September 2015, 12:49 PM
Thread: pallownia or japanese kiri platter
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Paulownia
Smiife
I never had anyone use it for turning. I used to tell customers that their tools had to be extremely sharp to get a good result. Given turning can be deemed 'tearing' the timber I can see... -
2nd September 2015, 08:41 AM
Thread: pallownia or japanese kiri platter
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Paulownia
Hi smiife
I put the correct spelling as the heading of this reply. I milled, processed and sold paulownia for a number of years. I never wore a mask and never had any real problems. The worst... -
Paulownia
I grew, milled and sold Paulownia until a few years ago. I did not use it to build much my self but my customers built many and varied thing from harps to ocean yachts. I now live on the Gold Coast...
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22nd July 2015, 08:27 AM
Thread: Goat Island Skiff (Guatemala)
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Boating
Paulie
Your advice and comments are spot on. You build a boat to use it not to create a piece of art. If you manage both it is a bonus.
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11th April 2015, 09:02 AM
Thread: Timber selection
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Paulownia for surfboards
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I like abr@'s idea of the WRC or Paulownia treated with Tung Oil, I would go with that. An alternative but similar
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26th February 2015, 10:20 AM
Thread: Paulownia Trees / Fire Break ?
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Paulownia
Len,
Pailownia are a fast growing tree and being deciduous will give plenty of shade for the summer. They have a large crown and if space 7 metres apart they will touch each other. The leaves... -
25th February 2015, 08:03 AM
Thread: Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2015
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wooden boat show
Hi Cameron
She looks just as good from the outside as she does from the inside. Hope she sails as well as she looks and that you get as much satisfaction sailing her as you obviously did building... -
23rd February 2015, 07:56 AM
Thread: Best White-ish Timber for turning
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White timber
Nice to see someone else recognizing the attributes of Paulownia. Most posts have bagged it because it's soft but it has it good and bad characteristics like any timber.
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20th February 2015, 07:08 AM
Thread: Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2015
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Wooden Boat Show
Hi Allan,
Thanks for the photos. Some of the craft in the backgrounds are great too. Your own skills don't seem to be deserting you. Your latest craft look even more spectacular.
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27th December 2014, 03:10 PM
Thread: A time for reflection.
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Prostate Cancer
I was aware that your hospital was above average. It was for this reason I was implying that if you 'put your hand up' to try something 'new' it could help.
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24th December 2014, 09:20 AM
Thread: A time for reflection.
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Prostate Cancer
Hi Peter,
I don't sell Paulownia any more so my involvement with the forum has been reduced. I still do a search for Paulownia posts daily but that's it. I would not have received your latest... -
21st December 2014, 07:35 AM
Thread: Nice rowboat, nothing fancy.
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Just as a matter of interest I looked up the best...
Just as a matter of interest I looked up the best times for individual rowing sculls. It is 6.33 minutes for 2000 meters. Your course is 2684 meters so you would need to complete it in 8.5 minutes,...
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30th November 2014, 08:52 AM
Thread: Nice rowboat, nothing fancy.
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Painting in a shed
Par advice is very sound. If you think about panel shops they have a special booth for spray painting so the painting area is dust free. I remember years ago an old furniture maker telling me that...
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30th October 2014, 06:43 AM
Thread: Nice rowboat, nothing fancy.
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Boat building
The boat looks absolutely great. The workmanship looks great. The natural timber looks great. The finish looks great. You have many reasons to feel sustifyably proud of your achievement.
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26th October 2014, 07:49 AM
Thread: Pretty Paulownia
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Paulownia
From the photos in the original post it doesn't look like a Fortunaie. I don't know what the bark on the other species look like so can't identify this tree.
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20th October 2014, 01:47 PM
Thread: Nice rowboat, nothing fancy.
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Sumbloak This is not meant for you specifically....
Sumbloak This is not meant for you specifically. I just hijacked your thread to raise an issue with a lot of wooden boat builders.
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6th October 2014, 07:18 AM
Thread: Nice rowboat, nothing fancy.
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Boat cradles
Lawn mower wheels will not handle soft (read sand at the waters edge) terrain too well.
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7th August 2014, 08:56 AM
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Paulownia
Can't comment on your samples. When I was selling both my own grown timber and later planks from another grower I didn't feel the timber was sub standard. It won't hold nails but I used nails to...
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31st July 2014, 09:00 AM
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Paulownia for musical instruments
I am not a musical instrument builder but a great fan of Paulownia. I know it is used for this purpose because it has great tone qualities. Before you discount it do some more research on the...
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Tom Cat
I just went back and read your first post made over 6 years ago. You have been true to your word in every way. I have followed your progress with much interest and admire your dedication to the...
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15th December 2013, 01:16 PM
Thread: Getting old
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old age
Yes A Duke getting old is much better than being on the wrong side of the turf but but it isn't as much fun as being young and in good health.
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15th December 2013, 07:47 AM
Thread: Getting old
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Getting old
I wasn't sure where to post this or whether I should. I turned 76 two weeks ago and it prompted me to think about my health and how active I was. It was easy. No where near what I was 10 years...
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12th December 2013, 03:17 PM
Thread: Finding wood in Brisbane
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Basswood / Paulownia
If you can't find basswood then consider Paulownia. It is similar in colour and is softer than western red cedar. Geoff Moase at Burleigh phone 0411676854 sells it and can post or courier it to...
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20th November 2013, 08:43 AM
Thread: timbers that don't affect silver
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timber and silver
I'm far from knowledgeable on such a subject. If any timber is well sealed with several coats of finish then the silver would not come in contact with the timber and it shouldn't have an effect on...
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18th November 2013, 09:33 AM
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Timber for a GIS
If you decide to use Paulownia for the framing, and there are a lot of advantages to this timber, I'm sure I remember MIK or one of the other experts saying 'add 10% to the widest dimension'. So if...
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17th November 2013, 10:01 AM
Thread: A time for reflection.
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Beting Prostate Cancer
Thanks for the update Peter. As a fellow cancer survivor I know what it means. It is a shame that we can't have just one health problem at a time. It certainly would make it easier to manage. I...
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17th November 2013, 09:43 AM
Thread: Need help with timber elasticity
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springy timber
Paulownia is used in the manufacture of kite boards. (Snowboards as well I believe.) It is used because it has a 'memory' that fiber glass doesn't. The board is glassed around a 15 mm thick length...
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8th November 2013, 03:12 PM
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wood to build airplane
My only suggestion is to look at the properties of paulownia. My understanding is that it has one of the better weight to strength ratios for timber. It is easy to work with and takes glue and...