Thread: Unknown hardwood Timber

Hi All,

Received this hardwood a while back but have been reluctant to use it as I don't know what it is and if it's been treated in any way.

Any help I identifying it, more specifically if it's treated chemically in any way which would make it unsuitable for furniture making.

Characteristics:
- Heavy, dense.
- Pale in colour when rough sawn
- The timber was left outside under some plastic on the side of the house
- Location Sydney
- Has a pearlescent shimmer when dressed and coated in clear oil

Any help would be greatly appreciated.