WOODWORKING QUIZ for 4 Dec 04

[Ralph Jones]

Good Morning Friends,
I am going to describe a wood for you to tell me what kind of wood it is;

Color; Pink to light brown with a silvery sheen. Fairly colorfast over time.

Growth Range; Australia, Europe

Availability; Many hardwood dealers carry an excellent supply of 4/4 and 8/4 boards. Find small pieces through mail-order and online suppliers.

Price; Varies widely by supplier from $8 to $13 per Board foot for 4/4 FAS stock.

Density; Moderate.

Workability; Good

Uses; Decorative accents, door panels, small projects, and veneer.

Respectfully,

[Shane Watson]

ooh ooh I know I know!!!!!

its TIMBER!!!!!!

Mwahahahahaha!!

[echnidna]

Good to seeya back online Shane

[ozwinner]

All I can think of is Myrtle.

Only problem is, is that the mrytle grown here is not even the same species as the myrtle what grows in Europe.
Maybe Pinus Crapus?, which isnt native to here.

Craftwood?
MDF?
Chipboard?

OK, who cares?

Al

[Bob Willson]

Sounds like Maple

[journeyman Mick]

But our maples aren't true maples, I don't know that we have any species native to Australia that are also native to Europe.

Mick

[Ralph Jones]

Good Evening Friends,
Well, friends it looks like I stumped you. The wood I am looking for is sometimes called silly oak, but more commonly known as "Lacewood."

Thank you for your support.

Respectfully,

[Shaty40]

Ralph, Can you get the botanical name for that wood, we know what you are talking about if you can supply that for us .


Tim

[journeyman Mick]

Ralph,
Northern Silky Oak = Cardwellia Sublimis
Southern Silky Oak = Grevillia Robusta
Both are native to Australia only and have pronounced medullary rays, as does "Lacewood". However, even though they look similar to Lacewood they are totally unrelated.

Mick

[Ralph Jones]

Good Evening Mick,
Thanks for the info, if I hang around you guys long enough I'll definitely learn a thing or two.

Respectfully,