Ash Bowl Blank

[bowl-basher]

Hi All
I am trying to find some bowl blanks in Ash and I am not having any luck in the normal places
Can any one point me toward 2-3 blanks around the 250dia X150 size
I did hear of a place around Canberra but no luck so far in finding some
any help greatly appreciated
Bowl-Basher

[jimdave]

How bout you try Trend Timber in Mulgrave.

[wheelinround]

Try Mark at 043turning Graham he may have some.

[rsser]

You mean 'English' Ash (Fraxinus) Nick? Not 'Mountain Ash'.

It's widely planted as an ornamental. IIRC Jefferson recently dropped a Claret Ash.

I used to be knee deep in the stuff; loppings by Quercus. Not sure what's left; can look but postage will cost a bomb.

Edit: try some tree surgeons in your area. It'll be green of course but it's pretty stable stuff.

[bowl-basher]

You mean 'English' Ash (Fraxinus) Nick? Not 'Mountain Ash'.

It's widely planted as an ornamental. IIRC Jefferson recently dropped a Claret Ash.

I used to be knee deep in the stuff; loppings by Quercus. Not sure what's left; can look but postage will cost a bomb.

Edit: try some tree surgeons in your area. It'll be green of course but it's pretty stable stuff.

Hey Resser
It is Mountain ash that I am after I want it for a set of salad bowls that will be used fairly often and this has been requested
I have tried Trend no luck I will just keep on looking
Regards
Graham

[wheelinround]

Try Stan I am having rouble getting his site up but here it is
http://www.mullumbimbywoodworks.com.au/

Better still

Mal Ward
Organization :
Mal's Boutique Timbers
E-mail :
[email protected]

Cell :
0416 097827

[rsser]

Sorry Graham for getting your name wrong.

Doesn't surprise me that you're having trouble sourcing MA blanks in that size. It's good for furniture and that's what the millers break it down for but not so hot for turning; little figure, coarse grain.

[bowl-basher]

Sorry Graham for getting your name wrong.

Doesn't surprise me that you're having trouble sourcing MA blanks in that size. It's good for furniture and that's what the millers break it down for but not so hot for turning; little figure, coarse grain.

Hi Rsser
After checking you were right the first time it is English ash she wants so we start all over again
any help would be apreciated
Regards
Graham

[rsser]

No worries Graham; it's all this adoption of foreign names that makes things confusing.

I've looked and there's nothing in your dimensions in the stack.

As suggested earlier, ring around a few tree surgeons/loppers/aborists.

Good luck.