Flindersia
18th February 2017, 10:36 PM
I have some squares of turning timber that were said to be Gidgee milled in Bundaberg in the 1970's. Clearly were they to be Gidgee they travelled some distance to the mill were this to be true. Regardless, they were cut for bagpipe manufacture and have been used for that purpose the last 40 odd years. I had no reason to believe the timber wasn't Gidgee until I found one of the pieces identified in chalk as "Black Boree". I've heard Myall described as Boree but I have never heard the term "Black Boree". Personally I find it difficult to tell the difference between Myall and Gidgee, perhaps because i've only seen a half dozen pieces of Myall over the years. Hence, my question(s). Has anyone heard the term"Black Boree"? If so, what is the more common name applied to this timber? Secondly, between Gidgee and Myall which of the two would be more likely to be used for bagpipe manufacture (which is the better tonewood)? Last of all, is there a way of telling Myall and Gidgee apart as sawn timber? For what it's worth there's a photo attached here although I recognise many of the Acacia's are pretty much impossible to tell apart from a photograph. Ignore the "G" on the end grain. I put that there before I saw the "Black Boree" scribble. Apologies for posting this in the turning forum but I suspected that those that spend time in this forum are more likely to have seen the timbers in question. Any help greatly appreciated.
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