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26th January 2015, 10:59 AM #1
timber identification
Hi guys,
I bought this blank a while ago, I think it had a label
but seems to have gone , any ideas on what sort of
timber it is! The shavings look like tobacco
Happy australia day to allLast edited by smiife; 26th January 2015 at 11:02 AM. Reason: added aussie day greeting
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26th January 2015, 12:28 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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I haven't had any to work but it looks like wenge.
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26th January 2015, 12:37 PM #3
Bubinga perhaps.
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26th January 2015, 12:51 PM #4SENIOR MEMBER
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Definitely Cocobolo.
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26th January 2015, 05:50 PM #5
+1 Cocobolo
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27th January 2015, 06:04 PM #6Skwair2rownd
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+2 Cocobolo. When polished it will looke brilliant. Always has great depth to the finish.
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27th January 2015, 07:00 PM #7
Thanks guys,
I think you are right.....cocobolo
It turns really nice, smells like something,, but I just
can, t put my finger on it?
It sands beautifully and finished with eee and glow
looks fantastic,!!!
Thanks for your thoughtsCheers smiife
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27th January 2015, 09:32 PM #8
Watch the dust. Cocobolo is the only timber I am aware of that everyone is allergic to, just some take longer to exhibit signs, as it builds in the bloodstream. Sometimes only a rash but other times some people have massive reactions, including inflammation of the airways. Always use dust control, breathing protection, and never turn amongst others without protection. It is amongst a list of timbers banned at many clubs for that reason.
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28th January 2015, 07:57 PM #9Originally Posted by dai sensei;1839743 Watch the dust. Cocobolo is the only timber I am aware of that [B
I had read or heard that It is a dodgy timber to turn
and to be carefull,,, I kept the dust mask on all the time!
Thanks for the warning,,,,,, very much appreciatedCheers smiife
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28th January 2015, 09:57 PM #10
Does it have a floral smell that smells a bit like honeycomb?
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Phew!
Glad it wasn't tobacco and you rolled yourself a smoke from the shavings, just in case it was.
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Looks also alot like Indian rosewood.
It is a member of the Dalbergia species as is cocobolo and referred to as "rosewoods" as when freshly cut smell just like roses, Have used a few species of rosewood's, Brazillian, Indian, tulipwood and kingwood.They are all beautiful timbers with a fragrance to match.
When worked the smell is beautiful and quite pungent.
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29th January 2015, 09:37 AM #13
I was thinking the same, but not having turned much of either I wasn't going to comment.
The Indian Rosewood or Penny leaf - Dalbergia sissoo, I have turned was highly figured so hard to tell. Cocobolo is Dalbergia retusa; then there is East Indian Rosewood - Dalbergia latifolia; Kingwood - Dalbergia cearensis all very similar.
Have a look at http://www.wood-database.com/lumber-...oods/kingwood/ and check out the "Related Species" down the page. Weight is a pretty good identification characteristic with the rosewoods.Mobyturns
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29th January 2015, 08:07 PM #14
Hi mark,
Yeah,, It could be a member of rosewood, didn, t really smell
like roses though,,, and I do rememder now! it was bought as
Cocobolo
Hi artful,
Strange the way the shavings looked like tabacco
Hi cliff,
Yeah,, I think It did smell a bit sweet and floralyCheers smiife
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