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7th May 2007, 08:24 PM #1Member
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Is this Grevillea (Silky Oak)
I hope I have properly attached a photograph of the piece of wood which I have recently turned into a very shallow dish. Is it Grevillea, (Silky Oak) Grevillea robusta, or is it Banksia (Banksia integrifolia)?
The photo file seems a reasonably good representation of the colour, although the flash was a bit close.
The next question is what finish to apply.
I've tried some Organoil hard burnishing oil on two pieces of Banksia which is not dis-similar in colour and figuring, one with sanding sealer, and one without. Without sanding sealer the colour of the Banksia darkened considerably. As I've not used the Organoil before, I will welcome any comments on what's best to use.
The next question is what finish to apply. So far its sanded to 220 grit, so I will welcome any comments.
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ROB NZ
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7th May 2007, 08:34 PM #2
Definitely Silky Oak
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7th May 2007, 08:59 PM #3
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7th May 2007, 09:43 PM #4
Rob
It's certainly similar to the silky oak I've used.
I wouldn't dare say what the best finish is to use, but I've used both Minwax and shellac, and very happy with both. Minwax seems to give it more of a golden colour, shellac seems to be the more natural. Can't help you with the oil - sorry.
For sanding, I normally go to a minimum of 400 grit, and often even finer if I'm feeling particularly anal.
The first photo is Minwax, the second shellac. Hope the colour gives some indication.
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Des
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7th May 2007, 09:49 PM #5
It looks identical to the coast banksia I've used - see http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...=coast+banksia
It could be either, but my guess is B. Integrifolia.
It didn't warp as much as I thought it would when drying, was quite good to work and came up well when sanded to 800 and oiled.
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7th May 2007, 10:06 PM #6SENIOR MEMBER
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I'd agree with Alex.
B. integrifolia.
Its a bit softer and lighter weight than G. robusta and usually somewhat redder. Medullary rays are quite pronounced.Brian
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8th May 2007, 12:41 AM #7
looks like robusta, does it smell 'cheesy' when turned or worked...?
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8th May 2007, 02:07 AM #8
If the flash was a bit close Im guessing the color in the photo is a bit "washed" or brighter than the piece of wood right? not a lot just a bit lighter colored than in reality... I may be wrong but I go with Banksia
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8th May 2007, 08:59 AM #9
Looks exactly like my (Silky Oak) Grevillea robusta when milled. Also known here as southern silky oak
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8th May 2007, 10:13 AM #10
Colour-wise it looks exactly like grevillea robusta, but I've never seen any with quite so much "flash" (medullary rays). Never worked with any Banksia so can't comment there.
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Grevillea or Banksia
Thanks to everyone for the responses.
I see we have two basic replies, so until Woodwork Forum gives us some means of swapping bits of wood through the electronix, thats about as far as we can take it.
The score is 6 Silky oak, 4 Banksia.
As to smell, I can't say that when I turned it, about 2 weeks ago now, I noticed any smell. I was too busy watching the workpiece fly around, as I tried to hold the tool steady in the gaps between the four corners while they whizzed past, if you understand what I mean. I think I would have noticed the "doggy doos" had there been any.
Thanks to all again and b.t.w what a wonderful community we have linked together by WW Forum
Cheers,
ROB NZ
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8th May 2007, 10:59 PM #13
I'll vote silky oak too.
Where did you get it from?Cliff.
If you find a post of mine that is missing a pic that you'd like to see, let me know & I'll see if I can find a copy.
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9th May 2007, 10:36 AM #14
Grevillea robusta has a very distinct smell, as has already been said. Somewhere between cheese and cat pee.
If you can't smell this then I would vote banksia integrifolia.
(Or you've lost your sense of smell!)Jack the Lad.
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9th May 2007, 10:54 AM #15
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