Thread: Derek Doak- Unusual Timbers

That Cork Oak looks amazing, it would be good to see some cleaned up, did you score any Willy? Never seen any that dark.

Originally Posted by dai sensei

That Cork Oak looks amazing, it would be good to see some cleaned up, did you score any Willy? Never seen any that dark.

Hello Neil
As it is, I am seeing Derek Saturday morning on other business. I saw the log in its entirety last week so I am guessing the Cork Oak is sopping wet and will be in his kiln by now, perhaps once it is dry, he will put it through his Slabmaster and we will see some piccys then

Cheers
Willy

Very nice. I do hope we get to see it with a finish on it. Now, "cork Oak" is that cork sheaoak?

Like many common names, there are a lot of common name "Cork" species - see here and type in Cork in the search box http://www.anbg.gov.au/common.names/

On top of all those, there are also a few Sheaoks that have cork like bark, Rose Sheoak being one of them, that don't even appear on the above list of cork species

I am trying again with this computer. This Cork Oak is Quercus Suber. Unfortunately the "log" was only about 1.1m long, but yes very nice grain and pattern in it. The Flame tree is the first one that I have cut. Does anyone have any experience with drying this timber? First time I have cut Mulberry also. I hope that the colour doesn't fade as it dries.

Originally Posted by Timber Bloke

I am trying again with this computer. This Cork Oak is Quercus Suber. Unfortunately the "log" was only about 1.1m long, but yes very nice grain and pattern in it. The Flame tree is the first one that I have cut. Does anyone have any experience with drying this timber? First time I have cut Mulberry also. I hope that the colour doesn't fade as it dries.

Hi Dreek. I have some mulbury and it seems very stable and keeps it's colour. I like it. Havent made anything yet though (as usual).

Tim,

Thanks for that. I am looking forward to seeing it dried and dressed. I know what you mean about getting around to working it though.

Derek

All great looking timbers!! Lucky you!!

What Flame tree is that one??

I also have a little mullberry, & about 18 months ago, I turned some up & finished it with wax.

It was quite yellow before I waxed it & I was very surprised & pleased with the result

https://www.woodworkforums.com/attach...3&d=1344428998

Steve

I believe this Flame Tree is Delonix regia. Quite a few of them around Perth

Delinox Regia is Poinciana and the timber from that is snow white all the way through - at least all that I have seen is.

Originally Posted by artme

Delinox Regia is Poinciana and the timber from that is snow white all the way through - at least all that I have seen is.

The stuff I've cut depends greatly on the soils, varying from whites, bright yellows to an orangey yellow. Unfortunately most dry to a cream to light brown. The roughed out bowls I did a good while back looked so good when turned, but now have no colour or grain to speak off, and look like footballs they moved so much .

Poiciana can be touchy on the nose too. Very subject to mould and can be dangerous for that. One of the fellows at the club in Bris. Developed polyps in his nose and had lung problems after tackling some mouldy poinciana.

Originally Posted by Timber Bloke

I am trying again with this computer. This Cork Oak is Quercus Suber. Unfortunately the "log" was only about 1.1m long, but yes very nice grain and pattern in it. The Flame tree is the first one that I have cut. Does anyone have any experience with drying this timber? First time I have cut Mulberry also. I hope that the colour doesn't fade as it dries.

I have a Mulberry in the backyard, I have on occasion trimmed the odd branch off, and me being me thinks I know I'll slice that up into veneers which I have done and it is a very similliar goldy yellow to yours, mine hasn't faded, I reckon it will also have some nice chatoyance to it with some finish on it.



Pete