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  1. 2nd October 2013, 09:17 PM #1
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    Hi there,as a relative newcomer to the lathe I was wondering if anyone can tell me whether Illawarra Flame is suitable for turning.I have access to a freshly felled tree but dont want to store a lot of timber if it doesnt keep successfully or dry evenly.Any help would be appreciated.
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    Being in the Brachychiton family I'm guessing it is similar to Kurrajong so I wouldn't bother personally - you can make stuff out of it but the mould is shocking and it's not nice to turn - too furry! Being an ex-Macksvillian myself I know there's plenty of better timber to be had in the area - even Camphor Laurel if you don't mind the fumes!
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    I also seem to recall that it smells like dog poo when you are turning it, could be mistaken, was a long time ago.
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    I also seem to recall that it smells like dog poo when you are turning it, could be mistaken, was a long time ago.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TTIT View Post
    Being in the Brachychiton family I'm guessing it is similar to Kurrajong so I wouldn't bother personally - you can make stuff out of it but the mould is shocking and it's not nice to turn - too furry! Being an ex-Macksvillian myself I know there's plenty of better timber to be had in the area - even Camphor Laurel if you don't mind the fumes!
    Thankyou for the info.Yes I have access to heaps of Camphor Laurel round here and have had reasonable success with it so far .There is also the problem that I havent mastered the razor sharp edge needed for furry timber
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    Quote Originally Posted by Flathed View Post
    Thanks gives me something to look forward to if I get some.
    I can supply you with some have 2dogs
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    Don't bother with the flame tree. Too fibrous.

    Yep, plenty of camphor around Macksville, even more if you are
    game to venture to my old stamping ground of Bowraville!
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    hi flathed,
    any free wood is good wood,just use it for oddjobs
    practice etc......if you don't want it send it to me
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