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26th July 2019, 01:47 AM #1
African Walnut and coach
OK, here are FOUR decent beams of OLD African timbers.
I actually don't know exactly what they are... as they were acquired from a turner with whom I swapped some giant sections of absolutely premium black walnut (nigra something). He acquired them from his father (from his shed after he passed) who had acquired them years previously from an importer of African Timbers to Oz.
The SIDES of the timbers are chalked with WALNUT and COACH.
I don't know if this is true, but it is absolutely consistent with what I've seen other timber places do. The turner bloke I acquired them from advised that these chalkings have always been there and not added by himself or his dad...so.... be sceptical as my claims of what they might possibly be.
It has been in my studio (50% humidity 19 deg winter, 21 summer) for 5 years.
Each piece is
#1 160 x 80 x 1850 African walnut
#2 165 x 80 x 1880 African walnut
#3 155 x 55 x 1320 African walnut
#4 210 x 45 x 1320 African? coach
The Coach timber (4) is by far the most visually interesting of the lot. The others did not give me any itches, rashes, snots, sneezes or reactions while doing the sanding, so at least they are not Death Toxic Nasties.
I've sanded the end of the bits with 80 and 120. It was then given a clean using isopropyl. No trick photography, this is just under the LED lights of my studio.
On sanding, they are heavy timbers, but surprisingly the 80 and 120 grit made short work of it. They sanded very nicely and without huge effort. If I were to hazard a guess as to the hardness, it would be close to our common Vic Ashes. The thumbnail test advised me A bit heavier though. I can weigh them if needed.
Note: the artefacts on the end grain shot of pieces 1 and 2 are part of the timber, not machining marks. All end grain shots were sanded as smooth as I could make them without being stupid about it.
LOOKING to shift the lot due to a move. Happy to wrap/pack/strap and ship at cost via E-go.com.au or transdirect.com.au couriers. They are super reliable and super el-cheapo! Give me your postcode and I can quote AT COST (inc my volume discounts)
A quick and simple sale is needed as we are out of here on (or about) Tuesday 30th July. It will go to my new storage facility after this and can be pulled out for viewing there (Fyshwick for locals).
As always, HAPPY to offer more photos, answer questions, do whatever you need to ensure you are 100% happy. Just ask!
$800 the lot.
STICK ONE
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STICK TWO
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STICK THREE
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STICK FOUR
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28th July 2019, 04:06 AM #2
$600 for all four.
Let's get these outta here!
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28th July 2019, 07:41 PM #3
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29th July 2019, 01:52 AM #4
Right on it. You'll get my very best!
Doug 3030.... why are you not Doug3029?
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29th July 2019, 03:11 AM #5
$42.91 to Hoppers Crossing - EGO wins!
E-go comes in with $42.91
Not bad!
Weights are
1 - 13.0
2 - 13.0
3 - 7.6
4 - 9.3
and I added 1cm to the dims for card-boarding.
Im hoping the others who bought from me can attest to my card-boarding! I take is seriously!
Here are the various screen captures. I chose Hoppers Crossing for the 3029.
doug3030 to 3029.PNG doug3030 to 3029 ego 1.PNG doug3030 to 3029 ego 2.PNG
Let me know. This week will be insane. There is a lot on, but I can flog my son into wrapping tomorrow.... Raus! Raus!
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29th July 2019, 09:09 AM #6
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29th July 2019, 09:58 AM #7
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30th July 2019, 10:08 AM #8
Sold and shipped to Doug 3000.
Enjoy!
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