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9th November 2013, 09:00 AM #1
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Rare and Unusual Timbers; Native Olive.
I’d like to think that there are a some people who have an interest in unusual and rare timbers. One of the trees that grows well here is Native Olive, Olea paniculata. This tree has wood that is exceptionally dense and fine grained with a grey colour. I’ve got a few logs of this at the moment and am wondering if anyone would be interested in some of this? More information of the timber’s characteristics is available on line.
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9th November 2013, 10:12 AM #2
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Hi Bob, Wiki says that is found in Northern Queensland right down to the Hunter as well as some in China, Cashmere and Pakistan. Is it a real "Native" of Australia or is it just naturally spread over those areas?
I would be interested in some small pieces (Mailable sizes, Australia Post may balk at a tree being posted)
Any chance of some photos of the timber?Just do it!
Kind regards Rod
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9th November 2013, 09:11 PM #3
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I'd be interested if you were in Melbourne which I doubt you are.
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9th November 2013, 09:19 PM #4
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I'd be keen. I've turned it before and it's lovely stuff.
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9th November 2013, 10:13 PM #5
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I'd be keen to get hold of a small piece to add to my collection! PM comin' at ya!
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10th November 2013, 11:18 AM #6
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Originally Posted by Scott
I'd be interested if you were in Melbourne which I doubt you are.
What he said.…..Live a Quiet Life & Work with your Hands
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10th November 2013, 07:34 PM #7
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G'day I'll take some but Pending on cost & where you are. Thanks Dan.
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17th November 2013, 03:24 PM #8
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It's a pest around the Picton area of nsw.m sure my FIL would appreciate a few scavengers.
It's tough on tools but beautiful when turned"We must never become callous. When we experience the conflicts ever more deeply we are living in truth. The quiet conscience is an invention of the devil." - Albert Schweizer
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17th November 2013, 07:08 PM #9
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The Native Olive wood is the two pieces on the sliding table. Although this is very small log, I do have some larger trees here. DSC07094.jpgDSC07094.jpg
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