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Thread: Unknown hardwood Timber
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27th January 2024, 07:20 PM #1
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Unknown hardwood Timber
Hi All,
Received this hardwood a while back but have been reluctant to use it as I don't know what it is and if it's been treated in any way.
Any help I identifying it, more specifically if it's treated chemically in any way which would make it unsuitable for furniture making.
Characteristics:
- Heavy, dense.
- Pale in colour when rough sawn
- The timber was left outside under some plastic on the side of the house
- Location Sydney
- Has a pearlescent shimmer when dressed and coated in clear oil
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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27th January 2024, 07:33 PM #2
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Pictures
Yes, that would help.
The mobile app didn't allow for attachements had to logon to laptop.
I've rough sawn the timber to show the inside.
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Small peice that has been dressed.
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28th January 2024, 08:28 AM #3
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Could be any one of many Eucalypt timbers. If it is commercially sourced it could be Mountain Ash. Unlikely to be treated in my experience - that is usually restricted to pine these days.
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29th January 2024, 08:28 AM #4
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Thanks Bruce, makes sense.