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  1. 2nd October 2013, 10:40 AM #1
    mannum3
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    Default Umbrella tree timber?

    I have had a request for information, regarding a fallen umbrella tree schefflera actinphylla.
    Is the timber suitable for woodworking?

    Cheers Barry
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  2. 2nd October 2013, 10:22 PM #2
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    The centre of the tree collapses, heaps of moisture, so you end up with a hole down the middle and the remainder warps. It is a light cream coloured boring timber, very fibrous and a pain to turn/finish, but the outer timber would probably be fine for filler timber. I had a big one I cut into blanks for spinning tops etc, but ended up throwing it all out.
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  3. 3rd October 2013, 11:07 PM #3
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    I have passed the reply on.

    Many thanks Barry
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