Redish timber

[Strungout]

I am after some Redish Timber that is solid but not too heavy...

I had a look at some jarrah today but I would need a crane to lift it.

This is for a small Speaker enclosure that I want to polish.

Any suggestions ?

Regards

Greg

[LGS]

You could try Gerronggang. Its a reddish pink. Not all is as figured as this. But it is light in weight.

Regards,

Rob

[Stevenp]

I made a table top last year out of stuff called "Amora" (Spelling?) . The timber guy who sold it to Me said it was poor mans Jarrah , looked a lot like Jarrah but not as heavy.
Cheers Steven

[weisyboy]

aussie red cedar?

[texx]

have a look at alerse , if you can find it , i used it to make a squatters chair years ago strong and light weight

[Greg Ward]

Red cedar or rosewood would be the best local NSW (and Australian) timbers you could use.
Let me know if you want some inch boards, I can arrange for Mal to bring them down to Sydney for you.
regards
Greg

[Strungout]

Thanks for all your helpful replies.

I ended up picking up some Mahogony today that seems to be a bit lighter than the jarah.

Hi Greg

Thanks for your offer regarding the Red Cedar or Rosewood. Do you sell boards ?

I actually read your reply after I picked up the Mahogany.The rosewood would look nice.

Regards

Greg

[Greg Ward]

I'm planning to bring some down from Mal either before or after Christmas, along with a stack of cedar boards as there seems a demand for these at the right price.
Rosewood however will be difficult to discount, it is hard to get and milling recovery is very poor. Price will be around $7-8 super foot, cedar around 5-7 depending.
I'll place a note in the buynsell section when its here.
Thanks
Greg

[Strungout]

Thanks Greg,

I will get some Rosewood boards from you when you have it.

I'll keep any eye open.

Regards

Greg