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kcam
26th December 2015, 11:26 AM
I turned this coin/key bowl (140x35 mm) as a gift when told don't bring anything....at least it will last longer than chocolates!
The timber blank was unidentified and in my research the best I can come up is Silvertop Ash (Eucalyptus sieberi) although the distinctive grain has thrown me a bit. Can anyone confirm my research or otherwise.
On checking TTIT eggs I can find Silvertop burl but no reference to sawn stock.
Cheers
Kerry

DaveTTC
26th December 2015, 11:49 AM
Very nice looking bowl. I'd be very haooy with that when either end of the gift.

Dave TTC
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mark david
26th December 2015, 06:13 PM
Hi Kerry looks a lot like cape Lilac.

kcam
27th December 2015, 11:18 AM
Hi Kerry looks a lot like cape Lilac.

Thanks for your input Mark, but its not cape lilac (white cedar) although the grain colour is similar. It has a very hard texture, thats why I would say definitely a eucalypt , which one is the question?

DaveTTC
27th December 2015, 11:48 AM
Ive had white cedar that has been hard to turn. I woul not rule it out.

Dave TTC
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kcam
27th December 2015, 12:51 PM
Thanks Dave, actually have a project on the workbench at the moment in white cedar and yes it can be difficult to turn. The bowl that I have just finished was great to turn requiring very little sanding with even density and weight and a lot heavier than white cedar.
Kerry