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24th May 2011, 09:42 AM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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Paulownia
I have been a Paulownia supplier for some time. This year the mill I get my larger planks from has been able to cut 75 x 200 mm and 100 x 200 planks for the first time. I have to restock very shortly and am prepared to bring some back if there was any interest in this timber for turning or any other purpose. I'm prepared to sell it in small quantities. Aust Post handles lengths up to 1 metre much cheaper than couriers do for the longer lengths. Before you ask I haven't priced it yet but I suppose the 100 x 200 mm will be approx. $50.00 per l/m and the 75 x 200 mm approx $37.50. Add my usual $16.50 P & H.
If interested respond any way you like including emails direct to me [email protected] I'll need to know before Monday the 30th so I can order it.
Whitewood
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26th May 2011, 08:34 PM #2Senior Member
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Perhaps I could make some supportive comments for John's service
All,
I would like to recommend John and his business. I have purchased Paulownia from John, the timber is great quality, John is a great bloke to deal with, and he arranges transport for you. What more could you need?
As members of the woodworking community, we should support the businesses that truly support us.
Oh, and before the questions start, let me state; this endorsement has not been constructed by John or I. I just wanted to assist the people out there who are never really sure if a supplier is good or otherwise. No benefit to me at all.
Regards,
Anthony
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26th May 2011, 09:40 PM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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I cant find any pics of the timber
Is it suitable for small boxes, what is the grain like, interesting?
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27th May 2011, 10:28 AM #4SENIOR MEMBER
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Grain in Paulownia
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Below is a copy of a reply I made to a similar question in the wood turning section. I gave a few samples of Paulownia to the Murwillumbah Wood Workers Club a few years ago. I got a positive response from one member who used it to make a box but I don't think any one has ever bought any from me. There is a web site for Highpoint Timbers who are in Perth. The last time I looked at it there were photos of Paulownia but from my recollection they did not represent the timber well. You don't have to buy the large sizes mentioned in this thread. They were new and in addition to the normal smaller sizes supplied by timber yards.
Sorry I can't do better to answer your question as I don't regard my self as a wood worker. I do find it easy to saw, dress and produce strips down to 3 mm thick.
I do find I need to keep my thicknesser blades very sharp or the timber tears a bit.
Whitewood
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<HR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f0e9d0; COLOR: #f0e9d0" SIZE=1><!-- google_ad_section_start -->I was hoping some turners would comment on this aspect of Paulownia based on their experience. All I can say is that I believe it is good to work with. The grain is not spectacular like some timbers but it does have soft patterns. Its real strength is the ability to take stains and glue. I suppose I should put some photos with this tread but my photographic abilities are not up to it. Couldn't do it for my web site so won't try here.
As an aside before I became involved with Paulownia we had purchased some small turned dishes for putting nuts etc. on the table. They were in rings of different coloured timber and with a gloss finish. We still use them on occasions and I now believe they were made in China from Paulownia.
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27th May 2011, 10:38 AM #5SENIOR MEMBER
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Thanks for that Anthony. I can't place you as far as what you ordered but it's nice to know that the service I offer is appreciated.
John
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