Norfolk Island Pine

[chuck1]

Darren did up a couple of blanks for grinders which I brought back from Norfolk when I was there. Declared on paper work customs didn't bat an eye lid as I declared everything.
it come up locally from time to time.

[chambezio]

A mate had a dining room table made out of NIP. (It was a long time ago.....memory not real good) when he told me what it was I seem to recall that it appeared similar to Radiata Pine in colour and size of knots. The table was rectangular, each board may have been around 200 wide. I remember I didn't have that "OH WOW" moment when he told me what it was

[Goggomobile]

Hi all
This ones got me thinking. Working on the GC you here a lot of stories some urban myths some true. On the Gold Coast we have a lot a Norfolks. They are treasured.

Is it true .. This part of the country there are a lot. why I'm told in the olden days, they thought Norfolks would make good masts for ships. So they planted a lot.

nowdays they are still,planted as people love them.

When there are storms and cyclones here there are always one or two which snap and break. Trouble is you have to be quick to get a piece.

Check with the wood turner on Bribie Is. I recollect they they have a big shed full of drying timber and might have some Norfolk. I've got a few bits over they years. you have to be carfeull with it as .. When it dries it cracks fairly fast.

Another timber of of interest is the 'Bribie Pine' or I understand Coastal Cypress ... Again plenty on Bribie Is

Randal

[Stewie D]

Apparently there are a fair few Cook Pines impersonating NI pines too...
Cook pines planted by mistake on northern beaches after confusion ...
Pacific Horticulture Society | The Araucaria Family: Past & Present
I cut down a medium sized one for our neighbour about a year ago as it had a good lean on it and kept some of the timber. I've cut a few for cutting boards but also left a couple as raw logs about 600mm long and 300mm diameter.
As Goggomobile says it cracks pretty quickly.



I also have a couple of pieces drying under the shed. If anyone wants any let me know.

Stewie