Thread: merbau or kwila.

I've made a few bowls and platters with it used for serving nibbles at barbies and things. None of the people who got the bowls have died yet.
Regards
John

Originally Posted by orraloon

I've made a few bowls and platters with it used for serving nibbles at barbies and things. None of the people who got the bowls have died yet.
Regards
John

How long do you expect it to take John? Would Camphor Laurel be quicker?

I would be worried about the tannins that leech out of it if the timber isn't sealed properly. my hands end stained black after turning balusters!

Originally Posted by msrampant

Does anyone have any idea how this timber goes using it for food items/impliments?
Thanks,
Mark

It does leach a fair bit of tannin etc when it gets wet. Very noticeable timberstains on job wet sites when kwilia is used. Soak some of the shavings in a bucket of water and see what you get.

Originally Posted by fencefurniture

how long do you expect it to take john? Would camphor laurel be quicker?

:d:d

All the carva bowls in Fiji are usually made from Kwilla, locally it is known as Vesi, but same species.

Originally Posted by dai sensei

All the carva bowls in Fiji are usually made from Kwilla, locally it is known as Vesi, but same species.

Maybe that explains a great deal Neil.