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  1. 3rd October 2016, 08:23 PM #1
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    Question Camphor Laurel slabs

    Hi,

    I have couple of large camphor laurels in the back yard that I am cutting down in a few days. I am thinking of milling the trunks into slabs (Dia 900 Len 3000). I am still in two minds as to is it worth the effort or should I just turn it all into wood chips.
    The cost of milling is set to $450/m3 and I am not sure if there is a market for slabs in the Sydney area.
    I am not after making money out of it. I just think it would be a waste if it all ends up at the tip.
    If I am to proceed with milling what I should pay attention to.
    I am sure there are people following this forum who can offer advice. Thanks in advance.
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  3. 4th October 2016, 02:53 PM #2
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    Well Mapleman in Queensland has some experience here - he's sold lots of it recently.
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  4. 4th October 2016, 06:28 PM #3
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    Hey Mate,

    From personal experience I know that you can often fetch around $900 a cubic meter for green camphor on gumtree if you're willing to sticker it and wait for the sales. Someone I know recently sold less than a cube of semi seasoned slabs, nothing huge or highly figured, for around $2000 a cube.
    I know you said you're not in it to make money but if it paid for a dinner with the misses, lets you meet new people in the wood working community, I'm sure it would be win-win all round.

    I'd say do it, nothing to loose really. Can always sell it to breadboard makers.
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  5. 4th October 2016, 06:32 PM #4
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    I doubt it would be a huge financial windfall if that is what you are after, but the timber is worth saving, if not slabs then as turning blanks.
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    Well let me put it this way; I milled some timber from a tree (another camphor laurel) I felled last weekend and it was way smaller. However, I did do it myself on my regular bandsaw so there was no money involved.

    On the plus side, my sinuses are astonishingly clear!
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  7. 4th October 2016, 10:56 PM #6
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    Lively discussion. Thanks to all respondents for making the effort.
    Some of it is encouraging but average is on a cautious side.
    I am likely to proceed and take a risk. Will report the result of milling in a week or so.
    I noticed though that most of you are Qld based. I am wandering if there is any interest in Sydney area.
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    There would definitely be interest in Sydney. Including myself, just likely not for an entire tree of slabs, but a couple.

    Where are you based in Sydney?
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    The location is Killara and I am opened to any proposals.
    The trees are coming down tomorrow and milling will be some time next week.
    You are welcome to participate.
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    I'm on the northern beaches, so that's pretty convenient. Busy during the week unfortunately, but definitely post some photos and let us know how you go
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    And here are some of the the results. It was a hard work though and I questioned my decision many times. But in the end I think it was worth it. They are all 3m long and between 70 and 90cm wide. If you are interested hurry before all are gone.
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    I may be interested I. A slab. PM sent

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  13. 21st October 2016, 06:38 PM #12
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    Oh my! I am sure glad you milled the tree up. I am sure that you are as well.
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    I have no idea what to do with green timber so not in the market, but those are some beautiful slabs I'd love to work with.
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