Thread: Mango, Brisbane

You got anything to spray on it to stop the mold stain?

Hylite 80 Anti-sapstain is good if you can get it.

I would be interested in some of the chunks of crotch wood and other larger chunks for wood turning. Also some straight branches suitable for eventual pepper grinders etc.
Where and when to pick up ??
Tim.

Originally Posted by tree lopper

Hi.

I'm a Brisbane arborist. From tomorrow I'm removing a large Mango tree in Mount Gravatt. If anyone would like to pick up some free Mango timber, please let me know what you are interested in.

I plan to slab the (rather large) stump for myself. Although, if anyone here is a slabber in Brisbane you're welcome to do the slabbing for me and we'll share the slabs.

I'll probably be doing most of the job Saturday though the slabbing will happen early next week, God willing.

Originally Posted by tree lopper

God willing.

God willing it is not full of metal... suggest that you approach the milling of it with a good deal of caution.The slabbing chain can be ruined in one pass.Definitely go over it with a metal detector first otherwise it could be a very costly exercise ...and dangerous!!...if this tree is growing in someones yard i would be very dubious to mill it...MM

Originally Posted by Tim_N

I would be interested in some of the chunks of crotch wood and other larger chunks for wood turning. Also some straight branches suitable for eventual pepper grinders etc.
Where and when to pick up ??
Tim.

Hi Tim

I'll choose out some wood according to your instructions and bring it home. You can phone me on 04 888 27267 to organise picking it up.

Originally Posted by MAPLEMAN

God willing it is not full of metal... suggest that you approach the milling of it with a good deal of caution.The slabbing chain can be ruined in one pass.Definitely go over it with a metal detector first otherwise it could be a very costly exercise ...and dangerous!!...if this tree is growing in someones yard i would be very dubious to mill it...MM

Thanks Chris. I know you know your stuff when it comes to slabbing, so I appreciate the advice.

Interestingly, it has a rope ladder going up to a treehouse that has been screwed in. I'll be disassembling it, and removing or cutting around all metal I can see.

After starting on it today I'm considering just slicing thick coasters from it using a rail. Someone with slabbing experience told me mango is one wood that can be cut across the grain and still be useful. Is that right?

Originally Posted by tree lopper

Thanks Chris. I know you know your stuff when it comes to slabbing, so I appreciate the advice.

Interestingly, it has a rope ladder going up to a treehouse that has been screwed in. I'll be disassembling it, and removing or cutting around all metal I can see.

After starting on it today I'm considering just slicing thick coasters from it using a rail. Someone with slabbing experience told me mango is one wood that can be cut across the grain and still be useful. Is that right?

I once cut a large stump off after the treelopper had removed the top and narrowly missed an iron post that was grown into the middle of it. You could see the shadow in the wood it was so close.

Originally Posted by Tim_N

I would be interested in some of the chunks of crotch wood and other larger chunks for wood turning. Also some straight branches suitable for eventual pepper grinders etc.
Where and when to pick up ??
Tim.

The tree is now wood and ready to pick up. If you do so early tomorrow you can choose from a lot more of it, too. My number is 0488 827 267.

David.

Cool, i might have a bit of time after lunch if that suits. I will shoot you a message tomorrow. Thanks !