Ficus firewood?

**Woodlice** · 16th March 2005, 01:56 AM

Hi all

The Devil has just had some Ficus branches removed from under the powerlines in her front yard, and SWMBO suggested that I may be able to use the wood for something.

Here's hoping. Ficus Hillii (I think) about 25-30 cm diametre on average, not straight but could be worse, in two to three metre lengths. Is this wood any good for playing with in any way? It will need to be stored for a while I gather but what could I do with it then?

Cheers
J!

**Cliff Rogers** · 16th March 2005, 02:00 PM

Sap is sticky & makes a mess. Timber dries out to something like balsa wood but not as strong.

I don't even think it's any good to burn, I'd feed it back to the garden.

**Termite** · 16th March 2005, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers

Sap is sticky & makes a mess. Timber dries out to something like balsa wood but not as strong.

I don't even think it's any good to burn, I'd feed it back to the garden.

So who gives a fig.

**Woodlice** · 16th March 2005, 07:17 PM

Ah, thats what I expected. Satan has her green waste collection coming up, so she can leave it on the verge.

J!

**Toymaker Len** · 23rd March 2005, 09:30 AM

I use quite a bit of small leaf fig or Hills fig as it is also called. Dried under cover it can be very good light strong timber, crisp to cut, finishes well, good grain definition. I'm always suprised that fig in general has such a poor reputation. Another fig I use a bit of is the Port Jackson, the one with the arial roots, its a bit lighter than the Hills fig but get a nice touch of blue stain and spalting through it. I'd say give the fig a turn and you might be pleasantly suprised.

**Woodlice** · 23rd March 2005, 11:31 AM

Ok, I'll give it a go.

Cheers

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