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7th February 2009, 10:20 PM #1Senior Member
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Tree Identification
Hi All,
I was hoping someone might be able to identify this tree for me please & whether it is OK for turning. These pieces came from the the local tip in Rockhampton.
Cheers,
Nev
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7th February 2009, 10:26 PM #2
im sure i know those leaves.
i just cant put my finger on it.
but u can are they rough?
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8th February 2009, 01:42 AM #3Banned
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Hi Nev,
There is no such thing, as timber that can't be turned...!
I'm not familiar with that particular species but, I can tell you 3 things, one is that, I believe, it has some relation to the Poplar and willow tree, two , any tree that grows shoots from the side bark, even or mainly after been cut, are considered a pest/weed here in Australia and third, these are normally light coloured grain timbers, soft and light after dry!.
If you are not going to use it now, paint the exposed ends with 2 coats of acrylic paint, and store them in the shade out of the weather if possible!
Cheers
RBTCO
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9th February 2009, 10:05 PM #4Senior Member
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9th February 2009, 10:10 PM #5Senior Member
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Thanks for your reply.I have been told of a few timbers to stay clear of for various reasons so I was wondering if this might be one of them. It does look close grained & will be good for turning however there isn't much figure in the wood - almost like a pine??
Cheers,
Nev
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9th February 2009, 10:12 PM #6
it si sandpaper fig.
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10th February 2009, 08:32 AM #7
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10th February 2009, 09:00 AM #8
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10th February 2009, 06:24 PM #10
that tree grows in the creek here and gets little figs of you can eat.
we call it sandpaper fig.
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