What timber is this

[jw2170]

Hi all.

I used this timber in a table saw sled that I made recently.

I cannot remember where or when I obtained the timber.

It was a piece of hardwood about 48" x 5" x 2" and looked like it had been used in a timber fence , well greyed.

When I took to it with the planer and router a beautiful red timber emerged.

I would like to purchase some more of this timber if I can find out what it is.

Has anyone any suggestions.

James

[Wongo]

Blackbutt

[funkychicken]

Blackbutt's yellow. Give us a close up of the timber

[artme]

Not Blackbutt.

Could be Blue or Grey Gum. May even be an Ironbark.

[Wongo]

Sdyney Bluegum??

[Eldanos of KDM]

definately greygum. It's very hard, so makes great posts. Doesn't make great firewood.

Has a nice pink to white to red colour and can be mistaken for red ironbark (in very small parts it's deep red)

[jw2170]

Blackbutt's yellow. Give us a close up of the timber

thanks for the responses to date.

I will post a close up on the week end.

James

[jw2170]

Now that the timber has ben exposed to the air for a few days, the colour has changed to more a reddish-brown.

I attach a couple more shots.

If I get time next week end I will take a sample to Trend Timbers to see what they say.

James

[Eldanos of KDM]

Still sitting with greygum...