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  1. 30th July 2009, 10:54 AM #1
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    Default Another newbie, complete with grey hair !!

    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. Regards to all, Ken.
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  2. 30th July 2009, 11:00 AM #2
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    Not grey... its Platinum. Welcome
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  3. 30th July 2009, 11:51 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by rod1949 View Post
    Not grey... its Platinum. Welcome

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

    BTW welcome to the madhouse....
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  4. 30th July 2009, 03:09 PM #4
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    Hi Ken and welcome.
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  5. 30th July 2009, 03:39 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken Prider View Post
    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. 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.

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  6. 30th July 2009, 03:55 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Allan at Wallan View Post
    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.

    Allan
    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 !!
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  7. 31st July 2009, 12:47 AM #7
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    Welcome to the forum. No many people will get excited over wood. On this forum there are heaps.
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    at least you have hair
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  9. 2nd August 2009, 01:22 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by coffenup View Post
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    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.
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  10. 2nd August 2009, 05:57 PM #10
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    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.
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  11. 3rd August 2009, 10:49 AM #11
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    G'day ken and welcome to the cubby.

    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.
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  12. 3rd August 2009, 12:59 PM #12
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    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.
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  13. 3rd August 2009, 01:02 PM #13
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    Thanks for the welcome Woodie2, With regards to the "50 & counting don't count too fast.
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