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26th July 2007, 08:53 PM #1
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Amora?
G'day all, Bought some timber today,I may stand corrected but I think it is called Amora. A bit like jarrah but not quite as red.
I have never heard of it before but liked the look of it, and it was cheaper than the Jarrah so i snapped it up.
I am going to make a small table top and put it on a pair of old cast iron sewing machine legs.
Has anyone heard of this timber? I hope it is good stuff, cos 2 lengths 3.2m X 25mm X 140mm set me back $91. This is my first go at timber other than KD Hardwood or Pinus twistus.
Cheers Steven
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26th July 2007, 09:31 PM #2
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The sound of the name is a bit familiar but I can't place it.
Where did you get it?
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26th July 2007, 10:19 PM #3
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A small timber trader in portland. I have known the bloke for years , seems to know what he is talking about.
Originally Posted by echnidna
He certainly has a good range of timbers , a lot of what I would call "exotics"The hurrier I go, the behinder I get.
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26th July 2007, 11:12 PM #4
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I got something by that name about 15 years ago.
I couldn't find out anything about it.
I was told that it is also called Pacific Maple.
I had a couple of pieces that I used for turning shallow bowls out of.
The side grain was brilliant, the end grain was a bit boring.Cliff.
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26th July 2007, 11:12 PM #5
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Amoora
Amoora is a Solomons Islands harwood similar to dark red meranti, and Sapele from Africa. Best cut on quarter. Suitable for high quality furniture with nice ribbon figure also a good flooring timber.
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27th July 2007, 12:31 PM #6
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Thanks for the info , I will post a pic as soon as i get the table top done. Cheers
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27th July 2007, 09:24 PM #7
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Amoora (E)
(Amoora cucullata)
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- Hardwood. Moderate durability. Joinery, furniture, turnery, plywood.IW
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27th July 2007, 10:07 PM #8
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My daughter made a coffee table from amoora for her Higher School Certificate woodwork project. The timber machined well, took a very good finish and is slowly taking on a deeper colour.
The table includes a working N gauge train set and takes up a very large part of the loungeroom ... even though she has moved out!
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27th July 2007, 10:14 PM #9
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Not a bad timber. Durable enough for making good furniture. Havent used it for about 10 years.
Amoora BekakI know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.
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