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Cheers mate, probably good advice as I am known for worrying something to death before I do it (hey, works for me!). the more I look into it, the more I think you are right. I just want them to be...

Thanks Dan and Zenwood, below is an extract from an American website concerning materials. They seem comfortable with Cherry and Walnut (American I assume) so that greatly expands my choices for an...

G'day all,
I was wondering if anyone has had any experience in making timber music boxes?
I intend to make two matching music boxes for my daughters and have already obtained two musical movements...

G'day all, I recently had a reminiscence session (read, I had to buy all the beer!) with an old timber cutter from up this way (Gladstone, coastal central Queensland).
The following are some gems of...

Thanks for the sound rational feedback Markw and markharrison.
The rest of you characters, well, good help is hard to find!

Cheers,
Matt.

G'day all, can anyone give a recommendation for GOOD quality butt hinges?
I will be using them to replace existing door hinges (domestic).
No preferences for brass, anodised, stainless etc, just...

G'day all,
First, thanks heaps for the help in positively identifying this timber.

Does anyone have much experience or comments with this species (heartwood) as far as general cabinetry/joinery...

Ahhhhhhhhh, mor "E" ton, not morton.
No wonder my web search found nothing!
Many thanks.

G'day all,
I was wondering if anybody knows the contemporary name (or better still the botanical name) of what is known here (central QLD) as "Morten Bay Ash"?
I can only find some vague references...