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  1. 4th July 2012, 08:58 PM #1
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    Smile Wanted Snakewood

    Hi all, thought I would try here, may be in the wrong section.
    But what I would like to do is make up some certificate frames for
    My sons birth. I'm trying to source some a+ grade Snakewood.
    A small log would be awsome. Dose anyone know of a source?
    I had a look on fleebay but thought try here if anyone knows of
    Other options,
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  3. 4th July 2012, 10:55 PM #2
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    Snakewood is not from Aus, rare and costs a fortune. There may be a local exotic timber supplier near you, but this mob can deliver (yes you can get from overseas) Shop — Snakewood | Exotic Hardwoods

    Good luck with search
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    Quote Originally Posted by dai sensei View Post
    Snakewood is not from Aus, rare and costs a fortune. There may be a local exotic timber supplier near you, but this mob can deliver (yes you can get from overseas) Shop — Snakewood | Exotic Hardwoods

    Good luck with search
    Depends on which species he is referring to, there is local species know as Snakewood from WA Acacia xiphophylla - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    In fact Vern has it listed on his egg page as 487 and I have turned some for a pen.

    I reckon he'd have more luck sourcing the stuff from overseas
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    Piratinera Guianensis is the species im looking for, I was hoping somebody in Aus would be able to supply a small amount. Ive decided to go a different path and use Acacia Cambagei, i used Rhamnus Zeyheri for my daughters cirtificate frame which has set a standard for the rest of the rug rats i bring into this world,
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    How's this for a lovely piece Snakewood lumber

    Tempting for a very expensive pepper grinder plus some knife scales and pen blanks with left-overs
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    Quote Originally Posted by dai sensei View Post
    How's this for a lovely piece Snakewood lumber

    Tempting for a very expensive pepper grinder plus some knife scales and pen blanks with left-overs
    It is very tempting, The way the Aus dollar is i would much like to put an offer into Globalwoods for a few piesces to make myself an small pedistal, the billets they have on offer look very good with barely minimal cracks to which makes it hard not to want,
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    Yep, I've put in an offer for 3 pieces
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    Quote Originally Posted by dai sensei View Post
    How's this for a lovely piece Snakewood lumber .........
    Just to gloat a little , I've just turned an egg for my collection from 'brosimum guianense' which is also known as Snakewood and has the same patterns and colouring and it's not only beautiful to look at but bloody good turning timber too . . . . and NO!, I do not want to part with whats left
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    Quote Originally Posted by dai sensei View Post
    Yep, I've put in an offer for 3 pieces
    Let me know where your going to store it Neil and I'll pop around for a coffee..


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    Coffee yes, my Snakewood, nooooooooo

    He ended up accepting my offer for the Snakewood, a few of the larger pieces with the best grain, plus some Holly
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    Quote Originally Posted by fineboxes View Post
    Let me know where your going to store it Neil and I'll pop around for a coffee..


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    I may be able to get some snakewood if there is any left. I live in WA and know of a fellow who has some (the WA Snakewood that is). I think it was about $100 or so for some branches, out to a diameter of 100mm. but this is off the top of my head
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