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  1. 25th October 2006, 01:14 PM #1
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    Default where can i find some holly

    I am looking for some "show white" holly in Australia. I understand that it needs to be vacuum dryed as soon as it is cut to retain the whiteness, or something. I only want some small bits so nothing majior.

    Also are there any other really white timbers around possibly aus natives. (im talking really white not yellowy.)

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  3. 25th October 2006, 09:07 PM #2
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    Jacaranda is white. The native Silver Ash is fairly white too.

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  4. 25th October 2006, 09:46 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by WoodNerd View Post
    I am looking for some "show white" holly in Australia. I understand that it needs to be vacuum dryed as soon as it is cut to retain the whiteness, or something. I only want some small bits so nothing majior.

    Also are there any other really white timbers around possibly aus natives. (im talking really white not yellowy.)

    thanks

    Hi WoodNerd

    How small are small bits? I may be able to help.
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  5. 25th October 2006, 10:14 PM #4
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    The Woodsmith had some last time I looked. That was a while ago, though...
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  6. 25th October 2006, 11:28 PM #5
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    camelia is pretty white. not stark white but pretty damn close.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Harry II View Post

    How small are small bits? I may be able to help.
    aprox 100 x 100mm anything greater than a centimeter thick

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    I can help you if you dont mind paying for shipping from the U.S. and waiting 4-6 weeks for it. Costs about $6 U.S. per pound to ship to anywhere is Aus. If you are interested, let me know and I can shoot some pictures of some I have.
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    Koto is very white. Also called African Ash. Is readily available in Brissie so you should be able to get it in Melbourne.

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    Default found it!

    160mm length
    80mm width
    50mm depth
    check in last 50mm on one edge, could cut round.
    Not pure white, like cream.
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