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13th July 2010, 09:36 AM #1Senior Member
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Australian Pine
Mate dropped off 10 Aussie Pine slabs....has anyone tried this variety for turning bowls? What was the end result? Regards....AL
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As a update....I have identified these slabs as callitris verrucosa or Cypress pine. If any one has used this timber for bowl turning, any information would be appreciated....Regards....AL
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13th July 2010, 07:42 PM #3Skwair2rownd
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All the Australian Cypress pines have an attractive grain pattern and a wonderful odour.
For house frames they ar best worked green as when dry the timber is very fissile.
As it dries it cracks and splits.
I have turned small items from old and very dry Cypress. it turns beautifully on spindle items but can't say for bowls and platters.
It has a strange property in that when dry it splits very readilly but will cut like butter with a lathe tool or when pared with achisel for joints.
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Thanks for the reply ARTME....the tree was cut last week. I have painted the ends, how long before I can commence turning without damage? or more to the point how much moisture has to be removed? Regards.......AL
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14th July 2010, 08:24 AM #5Skwair2rownd
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Difficult to say.but generally about 10 -12 percent moisture content is good for working.
Drying time depends on thickness. The usual story is a year for every inch of thickness. However in your drier climate that may shorten the time.
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If thats the case, there wont be much action for some time, Regards......AL
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