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Thread: Carob wood
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11th March 2013, 05:52 PM #1
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Carob wood
Hi
I am new here so hope I have the correct forum.
We will be cutting down his tree down soon & wondered if it is worth anything. It's costing a lot to have it cut down & would be nice to recoup some money.
It's at Lake Heights, near Wollongong, NSW
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11th March 2013, 08:06 PM #2
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General consensus is that's it great for furniture and turning. It's very prone to borers so if you're intent on chopping it up and selling it then I'd hold off till winter when the borers etc are less active. Duplicate this post in the 'milling' section of this forum, you might get a taker (depending on the size)
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11th March 2013, 08:17 PM #3
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11th March 2013, 09:16 PM #4
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Sorry, should of qualified my comment. Whilst the tree is alive it can defend itself. However once it's cut it can't and that's when the borers will take advantage. Which is why it's better to cut in winter when the borers are less active.
I'd probably come and cut it down for you but there's a small matter of distance-Scott
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14th March 2013, 07:13 PM #5
Carob Tree
When I fist looked at products made from Carob trees I was highly impressed it has a pink character and can have exquisite grain and character. According to many experts it is an ancient tree that was referred to as the tree of life, certainly biblical references.
I searched for what seemed at the time forever and following people who harvest the beans for their health kick chocolate qualities purchased some from WA and was not dissapointed one bit. This from the ACT where I live.
Have success Kind regards Peter.Nil Desperandum
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14th March 2013, 08:28 PM #6
If you google images of carob wood you will see some beautiful images of amazing wood. Unfortunately, until the wood is cut, stacked and dried over time properly with associated treatments for borers etc, it probably isn't worth a huge amount. So doesn't help your financial issues in the short term
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It is worth keeping the timber though, if for nothing else, to give to a club or woodworkers to make use of the timber in lieu of sending such beautiful timber to the dump.
Got any photos?Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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15th March 2013, 09:30 PM #7
I scored a small chunk of Carob from a tree the local council were pruning here one day - absolutely awesome colours and figure in it - just enough for a smallish bowl - - - - - and if I ever find it again I'll probably make one too
(Over 200 species shoved in the racks here and it's the only one I can't go straight to
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