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  1. 16th July 2023, 10:44 PM #1
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    Default Giant Tuart

    Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen

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    I was recently a witness to the harvesting of a huge Tuart. Across the butt was approximately 1.9 meters and the length of the main trunk approximately 15 meters. It was dropped early June by a professional logger. Some of the smaller limbs were taken away for bowl blanks, firewood and other wood crafts.

    The plan was orchestrated by Derek Doak, The Fine Timber Company as he was the benefactor, I was, but a mere witness. The trunk and a main branch were cut into smaller lengths for ease of handling, at only generally 6-7 tons each!!!!

    The telehandler has a capacity of 7 ton. Then loaded onto a flatbed for removal and milling at Timber Headquarters in Donnybrook. I hope to be present when it is milled. The grain looked really tight with minimal rot or pipes.

    Chainsaws. Stihl only, 660 and 881.

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    Cut into small sections

    The trunk was massive, at 1.9 meters across, too heavy to move and transport, so it was split

    Please note the arty photography, juxtapositioning the future of timber whilst burning the old

    Also note the small burls on the trunk. In my experience of WA burls, it is quite rare to see burls on Tuart.

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    Default Last Batch of Tuart

    As noted in the previous post, Tuart burls are quite rare, I now own these three, but hoping for some more once the bigs get milled off the trunk.

    The last two photos show the size of the sections and a close of of the grain, should be very nice, pinks and honey and maybe some curl.

    Tuart is hard, I mean real hard and dense, even by WA standards

    Hope you enjoy,

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    Default Photo orientation

    Sorry, not sure why the photos rotated, hepefully a Mod will correct my ineptitude

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    That will yield some nice results when you get into working it.
    Traditionally, what was Tuart predominately used for and how does it fair with termites?
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    Default Tuart use

    The vast majority will be milled by Derek and sold by him. His website, is well worth a look Feature Timber Milling & Supply — The Fine Timber Company

    I believe Tuart was used for heavy construction like bridges etc.

    Termites looooooooooovvvve Tuart.

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    That will yield some nice results when you get into working it.
    Traditionally, what was Tuart predominately used for and how does it fair with termites?
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    Tuart is/was used for a lot more than bridges. Railcars, ships, frames and even furniture. And yes, white ants love it.
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    Default and now freshly milled Giant WA Tuart

    Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen

    I have just returned from the Timber emporium in Donnybrook (Derek Doak, The Fine Timber Company) where the giant WA Tuart was milled.

    The large slab on the ground is approximately 5 meters and 1000mm across. It is the third slab, all are cut 65mm thick

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    What a monster !! Beautiful slabs How does it go for drying?
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    You could eat that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Brush View Post
    What a monster !! Beautiful slabs How does it go for drying?
    Proof of the pudding will be a couple of years time. I am no expert, Derek is, but I reckon when properly stacked, air dried and finished in the kiln, it will be superb.

    I also forgot to mention how good the finish was on the slabs straight off the mill.

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    That's pretty impressive. Hopefully Gina or Twiggy wants a new boardroom table or BBQ setting.
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