Never heard of Qld Plain tree, do you know its latin name? (looks like Cardwellia Sublimis to me though)
Mick
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Never heard of Qld Plain tree, do you know its latin name? (looks like Cardwellia Sublimis to me though)
Mick
Yeah I think there's something smelly about this one. Googled Queensland plain (plane) tree and no hits at all, nada, zip, zilch. Latin name would be good.Quote:
Originally Posted by journeyman Mick
I wonder which silky oak it is in the same family as? as in:
http://www.aussiewoods.info/species/...&Submit=Search
cmon young fella!:)
Cheers
Michael
Myself?? I would'nt of known.
I got this timber off of Jamie at Halmiton Sawmills. He is the head of a HUGE sawmill, he has hundreds of different timbers. He ships all over the world. I got it off him.
He said it
He knows it
Joash
Joash,
just because he says it's so doesn't make it so I'm afraid. Find me a reference to it in a book or on the net with its botanical name and I'll agree, but otherwise, as far as I'm concerned you and Jamie have got it wrong.
Mick
Hey Joash!
still waiting on your response. There's no such thing as Qld Plain/Plane Tree as far as I can tell from googling or any reference books that I have plus asking a couple of local botanists. This doesn't look too good when you are selling timber, I'd suggest. If Jamie has made a mistake or is using an obscure local "common" name, then fair enough, but let people know what the true identity of this timber is.
Mick
G'day Joash,
I was wondering if Jamie might have meant that the timber was ( Illawarra ) Flame Tree ( brachychiton acerifolia )? This tree grows in the rainforests of Northern Queensland and down the East Coast to Sydney. I've also seen it growing in gardens and as street trees here in Adelaide.
I believe that the timber from this tree is used for funiture / cabinet making, wood turning etc.
Don't stop doing the " Guess what timber" thread mate, just do a bit of research on the timber pieces before you submit them. That way you learn & become better versed on timbers & their characteristics. If there is a query regarding identification, you at least have facts / resources to reinforce your decision. Plus, we also get to learn more about the timber as well. ;):)
Hope that this is of some help to you.
Regards,
Barry.
Ok, I'll accept defeat on this one......for now. When I see Jamie next time, I'll get all the facts, and come an tell u guys.
I'll have another one up soon
Joash
Better late than never... first two pics banksia, next three ? we are't looking at Queensland Firewheel Tree are we, stenocarpus or something suchlike ?
Silky oak (casuarina). Some weird Queenslandish variety.