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  1. 15th September 2011, 02:18 PM #1
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    Default Timber identification

    Hi all,

    I have recently acquired some pieces of timber that i would love to use for pen turning, however I am reluctant to do so with out at least a tentative name for each piece and I really have no idea . If anyone has any ideas the help would be much appreciated

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    Don't think it's Red Ironbark.

    If you turn pens I suggest cross cut or diagonal cut. That will give you a more interesting variation in the colouring and patterning.
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    I would guess blackbutt, spotted gum and bluegum, from top clockwise.
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    Oh geez, poor Steve, he's going to think you lot are the worst wannabe botanists he's ever come across!
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    Certainly not English or European Hardwoods I'm afraid.
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  9. 21st September 2011, 10:10 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by sjt View Post
    Oh geez, poor Steve, he's going to think you lot are the worst wannabe botanists he's ever come across!
    Haha not to worry, thanks for all the suggestions , I will do some of my own research as well to see if I can come up with any answers.
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