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  1. 28th May 2006, 08:58 AM #1
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    Hi all,

    I asked a friend of mine from Narrandera if he could obtain some local timbers for me. Some time later he contacted me and said he had some and would drop it off. Turned out to be an 8ft x 6ft (I'm old) trailer loaded down with Murray River REd Gum of varying sizes & lengths.

    While I do appreciate his effort, I have a problem...... It's as hard as bloody flint and dulls the tips of good quality chisels with the greatest of ease.

    Question.... do I use it for turning, or firewood??

    Would appreciate any comments re use.

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    Sounds Odd, I've successfully turned extremely old redgum using elcheapo chisels. (I wonder if its actually red ironbark instead of redgum)
    Maybe one of the woodturners here can make suggestions.

    If you decide you don't want it, don't use it for firewood.
    Put it on ebay and sell it so you can buy other timber.
    Don't forget to tell the forum if you put it on ebay.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruce101
    ]Question.... do I use it for turning, or firewood??
    If you're really undecided, cut a few pieces up on the BS. Across the grain, along the grain, etc. to get a few variations. Hit 'em with a 180grit belt sander to get a level playing field and wet 'em down. Water or oil, whatever's handy.

    Check out the grain. Is it worth it? If plain, straight and featureless grain I'd think about burning it. But if there's any nice figuring in there... it'll be worth the few cm of tool steel. IMHO, of course.
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    Remember the harder the wood the better the polish
    Any thing with sharp teeth eats meat.
    Most powertools have sharp teeth.
    People are made of meat.
    Abrasives can be just as dangerous as a blade.....and 10 times more painfull.
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    Thanks all,
    I will check further on the timber type and grain before doing anthing drastic.

    If I decide to dispose of it I'll post it in case anyone's interested.

    Appreciate your replies.
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