Purple Gidgee

[ken6991]

Looking for some purple gidgee for my wood collection. Anybody have any and are willing to ship me some to the states? Pen blanks preferably.

[Lignin]

Got some old fence posts from SW Qld.Hard as the Hobs. I don't know what they are. except that they're gidgee.:)
If youre interested, get in touch, and I'll
rip you a couple of pieces.Please give dimensions required as I'm not a turner.:o
Jim

[ken6991]

Yes I am interested in some.Not sure on what the limits are on shipping something from where you are. Pieces about 2 in.x1inx6in will work fine.

[Lignin]

No problem,Ken.
How about a Personal Email with details of address etc??
Are you going to turn the blanks, or keep them for reference??
Sharpen yout tools if you're intending to turn them!!!
Jim

[drbass]

Hi there. I too am looking for some purple gidgee for a friend in the states who would like it for a guitar neck. Can you spare anymore?

[t0M0]

Just thought id point out Australian Luthier Supplies to you guys

http://luthierssupplies.com.au/index.php?cPath=133&osCsid=21dbaced2387e54deb8db05e79a1a549

They sell Pink Gidgee Fretboards, Bridges & Head plates.

I bought some recently to use on an Aussie Woods Uke that I'm Building, it looks a horrible greeny brown when first cut but its starting to oxidise to a nice purpley pink now.

Hope that of some help to you guys.

[Fireguard]

Try Brett at Addictive penkits, he has some listed on his website.

http://www.addictivepenkits.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=100_101&products_id=318

[Lignin]

Sorry to take so long to get to the post.
I've been a bit crook, but on the mend now.:U
Not sure I've got enough for a guitar neck.Most of what I have is ancient gnarled fence posts, as hard as buggery.I use small bits for knife handles and knobs.It knocks vthe bejeezus out of my tools.:~:~

[Frango]

Hi Jim I notice one year ago you were crook. Hope you are fully recovered by now. I'm making a long wished for musical dream come true by making myself a vibraphone and an old guy told me once about Gidgee. May we talk about my buying some for the plates please?
Cheers Frank