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  1. 9th July 2013, 10:01 PM #1
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    Default Does this tree have use as timber?

    I've got a tree in my front yard which will, unfortunately, have to come down. After hunting around I have identified it as a China Doll Tree, also known as a serpent tree or emerald tree.

    The trunk is a couple of feet in diameter and about 10 foot of it is straight and usuable.

    Has anyone had any experience in using this tree for timber? Would it be a waste of time and space to rack and dry the trunk when it's cut.


    Thanks for any input.
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  3. 9th July 2013, 11:25 PM #2
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    Can't say I have heard of any of those 3 names, nor do they come up in the IBIS common name database, do you have a botanical name?

    A couple of feet in dia isn't that big, but what do you want to do with it? For turning anything is worth a try, for furniture probably not, unless colour is amazing
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  4. 9th July 2013, 11:31 PM #3
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    Ah found it: Radermachera sinica, but sorry I am still none the wiser
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  5. 9th July 2013, 11:36 PM #4
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    Radermachera sinica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    The few I've seen outside a pot have been spindly - never seen one more than 100mm dia before - probably because they were planted close to fences amongst other shrubs and seeking the light.

    edit: took too long to type.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dai sensei View Post

    A couple of feet in dia isn't that big,
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    That's pretty big I would've thought...
    ...I'll just make the other bits smaller.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Berlin View Post
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    That's pretty big I would've thought...
    I was thinking about for milling, but for woodturning you are correct
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  8. 10th July 2013, 09:08 AM #7
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    Thanks for taking a look folks, guess this might be one of those "suck it and see" moments.
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    Will be interested to see how you get on with this as there is one in the neighbours property that is on their hit list. Its around 25yo and a similar size at about 800 to 900 dia and possibly 18-20m tall.
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    Default Nice slabs

    Just slabbed up the trunk of one these trees,beautiful looking timber.
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    photos??? would love to see what it looks like
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    Default Nice slabs

    Quote Originally Posted by ogato View Post
    photos??? would love to see what it looks like
    Sorry not sure how to post pics
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    Quote Originally Posted by Damo09 View Post
    Sorry not sure how to post pics
    See https://www.woodworkforums.com/f36/up...hments-168803/
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    I reckon every timber has its use.
    The pieces I have received could always be used for something even the spindly Queensland Sheoak I have received lately, it is great for house and desk signs plus trivets
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    Quote Originally Posted by SAISAY View Post
    I reckon every timber has its use.
    The pieces I have received could always be used for something even the spindly Queensland Sheoak I have received lately, it is great for house and desk signs plus trivets
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    Love the trivet. Very nice.
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