Another newbie, complete with grey hair !!

[Ken Prider]

G'day all from central Queensland, where the weather is perfect for woodworking. Although I joined a few weeks ago, it took me a little time to read all the very informative information & I found that most of the questions I wanted to ask have already been dealt with. I have been busily cutting down, end sealing & storing for drying 2 large "Loquat trees" that have been giving me a hard time for the last 28 years. Each tree had 3 trunks from the ground approx a foot in diameter. I estimate at least a ton to a ton & a half of very interesting green wood. If anyone out there has any tips for this drying process, I would appreciate the feedback.:2tsup: Regards to all, Ken.

[rod1949]

Not grey... its Platinum:D. Welcome

[The Bleeder]

Not grey... its Platinum:D. Welcome


Just stop using that 'Grecian 1900' and it will return to its normal colour.

BTW welcome to the madhouse....

[munruben]

Hi Ken and welcome.:2tsup:

[Allan at Wallan]

G'day all from central Queensland, where the weather is perfect for woodworking. Although I joined a few weeks ago, it took me a little time to read all the very informative information & I found that most of the questions I wanted to ask have already been dealt with. I have been busily cutting down, end sealing & storing for drying 2 large "Loquat trees" that have been giving me a hard time for the last 28 years. Each tree had 3 trunks from the ground approx a foot in diameter. I estimate at least a ton to a ton & a half of very interesting green wood. If anyone out there has any tips for this drying process, I would appreciate the feedback.:2tsup: Regards to all, Ken.

Welcome Ken.

Best way to dry out all of the trees - put them on a semi and send
them down to Wallan. The weather is better down here.:D

Allan

[Ken Prider]

Welcome Ken.

Best way to dry out all of the trees - put them on a semi and send
them down to Wallan. The weather is better down here.:D

Allan
:no: I don't want to appear selfish, but by the look of this wood (I cut a piece & had a look inside) I had better keep it where I can watch it dry. Wife cannot see how I can be so excited over a pile of logs !!

[Christos]

Welcome to the forum. No many people will get excited over wood. On this forum there are heaps.

[coffenup]

at least you have hair:rolleyes:
regards michael

[Ken Prider]

at least you have hair:rolleyes:
regards michael
Good to hear from you Michael, I am ex Sth Aust, approx 32 years ago. I shudder to think of the beautiful timber I have burnt in the past. Next time in south aussie I am going to sniff out some "whip stick mallee" above the ground stuff. I presume there is still some left around Pinnaroo / Lameroo area. Regards Ken.:2tsup:

[woodie2]

Hi Ken and Welcome.

And yes they still have some 'whip stick mallee' up around the towns of Lameroo and Pinnaroo and other towns to boot. Good luck with your woodworking.

[artme]

G'day ken and welcome to the cubby.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

Often wondered about Loquat timber. Mos t fruit trees have good timber for turning but the tropical types are often subject to insect attack so take care with the drying.

[Ken Prider]

Thanks for that tip, I have some particularly nasty stuff that white ants hate, so I will give it all a spray regularly. Not a lot of loquat trees around in QLD. Plenty in S/aust & I believe they are regarded as a noxious weed in NSW.

[Ken Prider]

Thanks for the welcome Woodie2, With regards to the "50 & counting :- don't count too fast.