What timber? - hardwood post

[Wynterplace]

Hi guys.

I'm very new to woodworking, I've got a bit of kit as a result of doing home renovations but haven't really 'made' anything.

I pulled out and old lattice screen and the posts weighed a tonne, so I put them aside and made up a milling jig for my table saw so I could rip them down.

I plan on making making them into a long grain chopping board but I want the advice of the pros on whether the timber is suitable.

It's a deep red colour when cut, with a very tight grain it was so smooth once cut it hardly needs sanding... it was very, very hard. The saw (Makita MLT100) was really working hard, it took 5 cuts at increasing depths to cut through the 120mm thickeness.

From the 2 posts I've got 4 logs roughly 450x120x75mm

I'm guessing Red iron bark, but as I said, I'm new and really have no idea. So feedback is appreciated.




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[Wynterplace]

I keep trying to upload pics but they disappear. Not sure what the issue is.

Edit: ah, looks like mods need to approve the pics... sorry for being such a newbie.

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[Wynterplace]

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[Bedford]

Pics are there now mate. :)

[aldav]

From the look of the timber and taking in to account your location, River Red Gum. Nice find. :2tsup:

[Justin]

Yeah as adav says, Redgum for sure - particularly in Melbourne. Can be very hard on your blades particularly if the tree was by the river and pulled silicates up through it's roots, so budget some time & money for blade sharpening.

[Wynterplace]

Good for a chopping board? Or too hard? Or should I save it for something better?


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[aldav]

Yes, good for a tough chopping board. Finish with a mineral oil.

[justonething]

I'd say to save it for something else. It seems to be a bit of a waste if you don't use the whole stump for a chopping board. And if you do its going to weigh a tonne. I milled my reg stump into 4 table legs.