Timber for Turning?

**JackoH** · 2nd January 2000, 03:41 PM

The best timbers for specific turning applications? e.g.whats best for pepper mills, or salad bowls,or anything else which can be turned on a lathe?
More on the Above.1/2/00
Taffy, Thanks for your advice regarding the none toxic properties of Jacaranda. However here in southern Vic. that species is somewhat rare as it is not very frost tolerant.
I worded the question badly , as what I am really after is a definitive list of timbers and their applications, if there is such a thing.
I have access to Red Gum, Silky Oak, Mountain Ash(Tas. Oak) Blackwood, Elm, Cedar Wattle, Liquid Amber, Cypress,and various other pines & some exotics to name but a few. As you can see a reasonable variety. Thanks again and have a good turn.
Regards John

[This message has been edited by John Hambly (edited 01 February 2000).]

TAFFY · 30th January 2000, 07:49 PM

Try and get hold of some Jacaranda , its an easy wood to turn , and as far as I know has no toxic effects. for a new turner it is a good starter especially as there is always someone pruneing their trees. feels like Hoop pine to turn but is less expensive (usually free)

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**clear out** · 3rd February 2009, 11:12 AM

Try and chase up (thru your local library or by interlibrary loan) one of the following books by Keith R Bootle.
He was with the NSW forestry but died back in '94 from memory.
The commercial timbers of NSW and their uses. 1971.
Wood in Australia. 1983.
H.

**rsser** · 3rd February 2009, 05:47 PM

Well this is a Lazarus thread ;-}

Bootle Wood in Australia is good but really only notes if a given species is good for turnery. Coverage includes overseas timbers if available here in any quantity.

The book is still in print and a good read.

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