DJ's Milling
8th June 2013, 08:18 PM
Hi all, I've had an opportunity come up to mill as many mulga trees as I want but I have never even seen mulga timber. Is it worth milling? Apparently they are big enough to cut out a 4"x4" post. What is it good for and is it easy enough to sell? Thanks
Kidbee
8th June 2013, 08:41 PM
Have a look at this report, particularly the mulga wood stool.
https://rirdc.infoservices.com.au/downloads/04-132.pdf
A number of years ago Robert Dunlop, a woodworking craftsman from Brisbane, had a mulga table on display at the annual Working with Wood Show. It was very impressive.
Pat
8th June 2013, 08:47 PM
Yes. It's worth milling
Yes. It's very hard
Yes. Some turners love it.
Yes. It's hard on tools.
Yes. Some woodies will run a mile from it
Yes. It's worth milling:U
DJ's Milling
9th June 2013, 08:11 AM
Thanks guys looks like I'll be giving it a go sometime.
artme
9th June 2013, 10:15 AM
Love Mulga! Mulgabill sums it up very well!!!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:
When i was living in Broken Hill some ignorants I knew went out and collected a ton of dead Mulga for firewood!!
Must say, the fire was bloody hot!!!