Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12
Results 16 to 22 of 22
  1. #16
    Join Date
    Nov 2015
    Location
    Whangarei, New Zealand
    Age
    70
    Posts
    55

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by elanjacobs View Post
    I'm with Rob on this; the grain and ring patterns look very much like Cherry, but something's just not quite right.... I don't suppose it's something like Kauri or NZ (Silver?) Beech?

    100% not Kauri .. the grain is different. (I also would place a high bet on it not being Mahogany, but beyond that!?!)

  2. #17
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    In between houses
    Posts
    185

    Default

    How about NZ Rimu? Hard wood with similar grain and colours.

  3. #18
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    186

    Default

    I think the colour is closer to red cedar.

  4. #19
    Join Date
    Nov 2015
    Location
    Whangarei, New Zealand
    Age
    70
    Posts
    55

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by riverbuilder View Post
    How about NZ Rimu? Hard wood with similar grain and colours.
    Rimu tends to have more contrast in the timber, and you don't get the 'flame' kind of patterns in the grain.
    Taraire matches the grain, but is more blond than what you have there, except for the picture on the right.
    That would be a perfect match with my computer desktop (Taraire).

  5. #20
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    186

    Default

    Found it was repaired on one corner (or maybe started that way). Due to an accident Tung oil was used. Will research to see if shellac will go over Tung oil.
    Oiled.jpgOiled 04.jpgOiled 02.jpgOiled 03.jpg

  6. #21
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    186

    Default

    Didn't like the dark patches so waited and finally sanded then applied water based satin lacquer.

    Paited pre 001.jpgPainted pre 002.jpgpainted 001.jpg

  7. #22
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    melbourne australia
    Posts
    287

    Default

    Could it be Myrtle?

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •